Five new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations are ready for use on City property, bringing the total number of publicly available charging stations to 35 and charging ports to 67. All of the charging stations on City property are Level 2 except for a new Level 3 charging station as noted below. Locations of new … More New EV Charging Stations on City Property
Curious about what you can do to make your home more energy efficient and resilient to our warmer, wetter, and wilder weather? In this free, three-part webinar series, you will hear from industry experts about technologies both new and tried-and-true including air-source heat pumps, solar arrays, permeable pavements, and more! This webinar series is hosted … More Energy Efficient and Climate Resilient Homes Webinar Series
It’s October and Conservation Halton’s Healthy Neighboursheds workshops are back. Register to learn how to make your garden look more beautiful, manage rainwater, use less energy and resources, and benefit local water quality and wildlife. Workshop Details Growing Native Plants from Seed: Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024 Learn how to collect seeds effectively and ethically and … More Workshops to work with nature to create a healthy home garden
Do you work or own a business within Halton? Commuting to work these days can be a challenge. Check out this program that can help your employees and co-workers try different but sustainable ways to get to work. In September 2024, the Smart Commute Halton Municipalities program launched in Burlington, Oakville, Halton Hills and Milton. … More Smart Commute Program Launches in Halton Municipalities
Are you interested in taking positive action for the environment but don’t know where to start? Check out an upcoming event hosted by BurlingtonGreen, featuring the City of Burlington, Burlington Transit and the Burlington Repair Café where you can: Mark your calendars! Burlington Repair Café Additional information For a list of electronic waste and special … More Take Action (for the Environment) Day on October 19
Calling all Burlingtonians! Can we collectively carry out 200,000 eco actions by 2030? BurlingtonGreen thinks we can! If you live, work, or go to post-secondary school in Burlington, consider sharing your eco actions to protect and care for our environment with BurlingtonGreen. They will track, report, and celebrate your eco actions with the hope of … More Share Your Eco Actions
Conservation Halton (CH) has released their draft Watershed-Based Resource Management Strategy (“Watershed Strategy”) for public input until Sept. 13, 2024. The Watershed Strategy is the delivery vehicle for CH’s programs and services. It will guide their ongoing work to protect natural systems and reduce natural hazards in the communities they serve and support the health … More Conservation Halton’s draft Watershed Strategy available for public input
Wondering how you can make your home more energy efficient while keeping you cool this summer? The City of Burlington’s Better Homes Burlington program can help you find and apply to green energy and climate resilience incentive programs for your home. Curious about energy audits? Thinking of making the switch from a natural gas furnace … More Better Homes Burlington is Back!
Did you know that flooding is the most common natural disaster in Canada? Unfortunately, the City of Burlington has experienced two major floods in recent years: in August 2014 where over 3,000 households reported flooding, and July 2024 where over 1,500 households reported flooding. Warmer, wetter and wilder weather associated with climate change is increasing … More Safety reminders and tips to protect you and your home against flooding
Tree Planting Opportunity In April 2024, Burlington City Council approved Our Forest: City of Burlington Urban Forest Master Plan (UFMP) 2025-2045 along with the Woodland Management Strategy. The UFMP identifies a 35 per cent canopy cover target by 2060. One way to achieve this community target is through tree planting on both public and private … More Get Active and Creative in June
For over 50 years Canadian Environment Week has been celebrated around World Environment Day (June 5) to highlight environmental accomplishments and encourage Canadians to conserve and protect our environment. This year, Canadian Environmental Week is taking place from June 2 to 8, 2024. We thought we’d take the opportunity to highlight 10 ways we’re making … More Ten ways we’re making a difference for the environment
Every year, the International Day for Biological Diversity is celebrated on May 22 to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues. In 2024, Nature Canada chose May 22 to announce the City of Burlington’s Bird Friendly City Certification renewal at the Intermediate level. As noted in a previous Take Action Burlington post, the City first … More Burlington Successfully Renews Bird Friendly Certification
While winter weather is behind us, spring and summer pose their own seasonal threats. If you live or work in Burlington, the City of Burlington is encouraging you to subscribe to Alert Burlington, a free public notification system for large-scale emergencies. There’s no better time to do so than during Emergency Preparedness Week which runs the … More Sign up for Alert Burlington, the City’s public notification system for community emergencies
This week, Burlington City Council approved the Urban Forest Master Plan and Woodland Management Strategy. Both will serve as guiding documents for protecting and improving Burlington’s tree canopy over the next 20 years. The City’s Urban Forest Master Plan recognizes the value trees provide to the community. In Burlington’s 2021 Asset Management Plan, the City’s … More Burlington City Council approves the Urban Forest Master Plan
In April, the City of Burlington and BurlingtonGreen are connecting residents with opportunities to take action on climate change, clean up our environment, and learn about nature. Earth Day Community Tree Planting Event Residents are invited to join BurlingtonGreen and City staff in planting 500 native trees. Advance registration at burlingtongreen.org is required as space is limited. … More Spring Into Action: Make Every Day Earth Day
Are you thinking of installing solar panels on your home? If yes, Burlington is now offering a Solar Incentive Pilot Program by providing a grant for a Solar Panel Building Permit. City Council recently approved this pilot program for 2024 saving homeowners $612. Why Is Burlington Launching This Program? To apply for a Solar Panel … More Burlington Launches a Solar Incentive Pilot Program
Join the Bay Area Climate Change Council for their 2024 Bay Area Climate Forum “Cities in Action: The Power of Collaboration on Climate.” Learn how local communities can collaborate to build thriving, resilient, and climate-friendly cities. Hear from local leaders on the scale of change required, the efforts already underway, and the pathways forward. Whether … More Register for the 2024 Bay Area Climate Forum
Conservation Halton is once again hosting a workshop series to help you create beautiful and healthy gardens while also working with nature. You will learn how to direct rainwater away from your home, use less energy and resources, attract pollinators, increase biodiversity, and improve local water quality. This workshop series highlights the benefits of increasing … More Work with nature to create a healthy home garden
On May 1, 2023, the Ontario Government rolled-out an Ultra-Low Overnight (ULO) price plan with six electric utility companies to encourage residents to shift their electricity usage to overnight hours. All utility companies, including Burlington Hydro, were required to offer this plan by Nov. 1, 2023. Why was the ULO price plan introduced? Electricity needs … More Is the Ultra Low Overnight Electricity Plan Right for You?
Are you a Burlington resident? Would you like to have a tree planted in front of your house on City property? If you answered yes, we have a program for you! What do I need to do? Contact the City! You can call the City at 905-335-7777 or email city@burlington.ca and mention that you’d like … More Participate in Burlington’s Street-Side Tree Planting Program in 2024!
Are you a Burlington or Hamilton homeowner or renter interested in learning more about: If you answered yes, then join the Bay Area Climate Change Council (BACCC) as they host a panel discussion on opportunities to reduce emissions from residential buildings along with a question-and-answer period. Panelists include: Event details: Questions? For more information, please … More Learn more about residential retrofits
Are you a fan of winter? If you are, you thrive on the natural beauty of the season and if necessary, even travel to an area with conditions that are just right for winter scenery or activities. Those who are not fans of winter are likely counting the days to spring. You might also be … More Celebrate Winter Walk Day: You’re Closer Than You Think!
Our climate is changing. It’s not just about polar bears and melting ice caps; it’s about our homes, our communities, and our future. We all need to ‘Take Action Burlington’ to: Small actions can lead to big impacts. Whether it’s reducing single-use plastics, making the switch to active and sustainable modes of transportation, replacing your … More New Video on Taking Action on Climate Change in Burlington
Happy New Year! As John Lennon and Yoko Ono sang, “Another year over, a new one just begun.” So, we thought this is a good time to highlight the 37 Take Action Burlington blog posts published in 2023, our highest ever since we started the blog in 2015! With City Council declaring a climate emergency … More 2023: A Year in Review
The City of Burlington is working towards net carbon neutral operations by 2040. A pathway to achieve this Vision 2040 Strategic Plan goal is laid out in the Corporate Energy and Emissions Management Plan: 2019-2024. To ensure momentum towards achieving this goal, progress reports are presented each year to City Council. This post highlights some … More Burlington continues to lead by example to reduce carbon footprint
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