Category: Energy

Home Renovation Savings Program: Helping Homes Use Energy More Efficiently

October 22, 2025

Autumn is here! With changing leaves and cooling temperatures, this season often makes us think about preparing to keep our homes comfortable as winter approaches. If you have any home renovation projects on the horizon, like getting a new heating source or insulation before the cold weather arrives, don’t miss out on the opportunity to … More Home Renovation Savings Program: Helping Homes Use Energy More Efficiently

Bay Area Climate Forum: Clean Energy Creating Economic Opportunity 

October 3, 2025

The Bay Area Climate Change Council is back with their annual keystone event – the Bay Area Climate Forum. This year, the focus of the Forum will be on the transition to a clean energy economy  What is the Bay Area Climate Forum?  Open to the public, this hybrid event is especially tailored for municipal … More Bay Area Climate Forum: Clean Energy Creating Economic Opportunity 

Climate Resilient Burlington Plan – Year 3 Progress Update

July 30, 2025

In 2022, City Council approved Burlington’s first plan related to climate adaptation called Climate Resilient Burlington (CRB): A Plan for Adapting to Our Warmer, Wetter and Wilder Weather. The CRB plan includes a 10-year action plan with 32 actions identified under five themes to manage the highest risks to the City associated with our changing … More Climate Resilient Burlington Plan – Year 3 Progress Update

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June is Bike Month!

June 18, 2025

June is Bike Month, a time to celebrate cycling as a fun, affordable, and healthy way to get around Burlington. What to Look Forward to This Bike Month June Weekends with BurlingtonGreen – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the BurlingtonGreen Eco-Hub Throughout June, BurlingtonGreen is hosting Cycle for the Planet weekends at the BurlingtonGreen … More June is Bike Month!

Burlington is a CDP 2024 A List City

Burlington Recognized on CDP’s 2024 A List for Climate Leadership

May 29, 2025

The City of Burlington has been named to the Carbon Disclosure Project’s (CDP’s) 2024 Cities A List, recognizing global leadership in environmental transparency, climate action and resilience planning. Only 112 cities worldwide (15 percent of scored cities) earned CDP’s top score. Canada’s 2024 A List cities include: Burlington alongside Calgary, Halifax, Montréal, Nanaimo, Toronto, Vancouver, … More Burlington Recognized on CDP’s 2024 A List for Climate Leadership

City of Burlington a Finalist for the 2025 Business Excellence Awards in the Environmental Impact Award Category

May 15, 2025

The Burlington Chamber of Commerce’s Business Excellence Awards were held on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. This event recognized 62 finalists across eight categories including: The City of Burlington was nominated for an Environmental Impact Award and then announced as one of six finalists earlier this year. While we were not the winner of our category, … More City of Burlington a Finalist for the 2025 Business Excellence Awards in the Environmental Impact Award Category

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Discover Your Home’s Heat Loss With MyHEAT Thermal Map

March 25, 2025

The MyHEAT Thermal Map is an educational resource for Burlington residents to help you see your home’s heat loss from a bird’s-eye view and compare it to similar homes in your neighbourhood. How was the MyHEAT Thermal Map developed? Enbridge Gas has partnered with MyHEAT to collect aerial rooftop infrared heat loss information in the … More Discover Your Home’s Heat Loss With MyHEAT Thermal Map

Have Your Say on Burlington’s Climate Action Plan Update

January 13, 2025

In 2020, Burlington City Council approved the Climate Action Plan and a target to be a net carbon neutral community by 2050. Five years later, the time has come to revisit the plan and update it. A Little About the 2020 Climate Action Plan The original plan identified seven key program areas to help the … More Have Your Say on Burlington’s Climate Action Plan Update

Idling gets you nowhere. Turn your engines OFF!

December 2, 2024

Did you know that the City of Burlington has an idling control bylaw to limit unnecessary idling and that idling for more than one minute can result in a $120 ticket? Idling and Climate Change In April 2019, Burlington City Council passed a Climate Emergency Declaration “that Council and staff immediately increase the priority of … More Idling gets you nowhere. Turn your engines OFF!

Almost $17 million invested in local public transit

November 13, 2024

The City of Burlington is pleased to announce a combined investment of nearly $17 million with the federal and provincial governments. This supports improved and greener public transit, and better prepares the city’s infrastructure and transit services to support the future needs of Burlington’s growing and diverse community.  What this investment means for Burlington residents: … More Almost $17 million invested in local public transit

Energy Efficient and Climate Resilient Homes Webinar Series 

October 28, 2024

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 

Smart Commute Program Launches in Halton Municipalities

September 19, 2024

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

Take Action (for the Environment) Day on October 19

September 16, 2024

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

Share Your Eco Actions

August 19, 2024

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

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Ten ways we’re making a difference for the environment

June 2, 2024

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

Burlington Launches a Solar Incentive Pilot Program

April 4, 2024

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

Is the Ultra Low Overnight Electricity Plan Right for You?

March 4, 2024

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?

Learn more about residential retrofits

February 13, 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