Have you heard? The City of Burlington is launching Better Homes Burlington, a pilot program to help homeowners with the installation of an air source heat pump. The City is offering zero percent loans up to $10,000 for up to 20 homeowners. Why consider an air source heat pump? Heat pumps Find out if you … More Launching Better Homes Burlington
Are you renovating your home or considering some upgrades? This is the first of two blog posts that will highlight a few common items in your home – the toilet, showerhead and water heater – and options to save water and money. Are you flushing money down the drain? Did you know that toilet flushing … More Save Water and Money in Your Home – Part 1
At the July 11 Council meeting, City staff provided updates on three important environment and energy projects. All reports can be found on burlington.ca/calendar under the June 28 Environment, Infrastructure and Community Services Committee meeting agenda. Climate Resilient Burlington: A Plan for Adapting to Our Warmer, Wetter, Wilder Weather Progress Report The Climate Resilient Burlington … More City of Burlington Taking Action on Climate Change
Are you a newcomer youth between the ages of 15 and 29? Would you like to learn more about climate change, gain practical skills to take action in your community, and make new friends? If so, you might be interested in Conservation Halton’s Green Space: Newcomer Youth Climate Forum launched in partnership with RBC Tech … More Green Space: Newcomer Youth Climate Forum Summer Sessions
In June 2023, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced the first confirmed presence of oak wilt in Niagara Falls followed by a second in Springwater, Ontario near Barrie. No cases have been confirmed in Burlington, however, the City is proactively sharing tips with residents on how to prevent the spread of oak wilt locally, … More Tips for protecting oak trees in Burlington from oak wilt
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