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Useful Resources for MECOs
Through this page, the OPA will provide local energy conservation champions with links to useful information resources that will support their activities. The OPA also welcomes communication from MECOs / parties interested in the MECO concept.
In keeping with the OPA's transparent communications policy, submissions made to the OPA will be shared through this website. We would also welcome receiving any online resources that would be useful to local energy conservation champions; please send your recommendations to us for posting.
You can contact us by e-mail at info@powerauthority.on.ca.
Conferences
Energy Matters
www.energymatterssummit.ca
An annual energy conservation summit with a municipal focus organized by the Region of Peel.
Conservation & Renewable Energy Funding Resources
Directory of Energy Efficiency and Alternative Energy Programs in Canada
http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/corporate/statistics/neud/dpa/policy_e/programs.cfm?attr=0
Natural Resources Canada’s Office of Energy Efficiency provides this on-line inventory of programs to promote energy conservation/efficiency and alternative energy. Federal, provincial, municipal and utility/company programs are included.ecoENERGY for Renewable Power
http://www.ecoaction.gc.ca/ecoenergy-ecoenergie/power-electricite/index-eng.cfm
Municipalities are eligible to apply for this funding from the federal government which incents an increase in Canada’s supply of clean electricity from renewable sources.FCM's Green Municipal Fund
http://fcm.ca/
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) makes this fund available to support municipal initiatives across Canada that benefit the environment, local economies and quality of life. Funding is specifically available for energy projects.Ontario Power Authority Conservation Fund
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Supports electricity conservation pilot projects that build marketplace capacity for conservation programs and can be scaled-up to achieve significant energy savings.Ontario Power Authority Feed-in Tariff Program
http://fit.powerauthority.on.ca/
Learn more about the FIT and microFIT programs by visiting this website and clicking on the appropriate link.Ontario Power Authority Technology Development Fund
TDFund/
Assists innovative pre-commercial energy technologies that will improve electricity supply and conservation and require funding for development, demonstration or verification.Union Gas Energy Conservation Programs
http://www.uniongas.com/environment/energyconservation.asp
For information about residential, small business and large business conservation programs that save natural gas and money, visit this page and follow the respective links.
Local MECO Websites
Markham Energy Conservation Office
http://www.markham.ca/Markham/Departments/StratServ/MECO/MECO_Overview.htm
The Markham Energy Conservation Office was established in 2005. The link will provide more information on its mandate and activities.
Municipal Conservation Initiatives / Campaigns
City of Oshawa Community Centre Conservation Challenge
Oshawa Community Centre Conservation Challenge Media Release
Oshawa Community Centre Conservation Challenge Results Report
Oshawa held a Community Centre Conservation Challenge between June 1 and August 31, 2009 that involved eight facilities and no-cost methods. It resulted in a savings of 600,000 kWh of electricity and an avoided cost of $35,000.
QUEST - Quality Urban Energy Systems of Tomorrow
http://questcanada.org/
The mission of QUEST is to foster integrated, community-based approaches which address energy end-use and reduce related greenhouse gas and air pollutant emissions. The Ontario Power Authority is a supporter of QUEST.
OPA / Every Kilowatt Counts Resources
ElectrON: Planning Ontario’s Electricity System
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Online presentation created by the OPA to explain changes taking place in Ontario's electricity system, including the importance of conservation.Every Kilowatt Counts
http://everykilowattcounts.ca/
Every Kilowatt Counts is an online resource with information about programs, services and actions you can take to achieve greater efficiency in your home and business. You’ll also learn about the benefits of energy efficiency.Use Electricity Wisely
http://everykilowattcounts.ca/tools-and-tips/use-electricity-wisely-wheel.php
The “Use Electricity Wisely” wheel shows you how you can reduce your electricity use while saving money.
Speeches and Presentations
Paul Shervill Presentation to the Municipal Engineers Association
Storage/112/15932_Paul_Shervill_MEA_speech_Nov__25-09.pdf
Ontario Power Authority Vice President, Conservation Paul Shervill spoke to the Municipal Engineers Association in
General
AMO-LAS Energy Services
http://www.amo.on.ca/Content/las/AboutUs/EnergyServices/default.htm
Conservation Council of Ontario
http://www.greenontario.org/cco/index.html
Earth Hour
http://www.earthhour.org/
Earth Hour is an international conservation campaign that will be held 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. (local time) on Saturday, March 27th, 2010. Many Ontario communities participated in the past and should take part again in 2010.
Ecological Footprint Quiz
http://www.myfootprint.org/
Go Green Ontario
http://gogreenontario.ca/home.php
Ontario governement website with information on the governement's climate change policy and conservation tips.
Green Energy Act
http://www.mei.gov.on.ca/en/energy/gea/
An introduction and overview of Ontario's Green Energy Act.
GreenTech Pastures
http://blogs.zdnet.com/green/
ZD Net blog on green technology.
Ontario Centre for Green Building Design and Development
http://www.greenbuildingontario.ca/
A community of building professionals, policy makers, suppliers, NGOs, educators and consumers who are working to reshape our built environment.
The Renewable Energy Facilitation Office
http://www.mei.gov.on.ca/en/energy/renewable/index.php?page=refo_office
We Conserve
http://www.weconserve.ca/
Zerofootprint
http://www.zerofootprint.net/
