The Climate Change and Resiliency team has partnered with Ottawa Public Library to make thermal cameras available at your local library. Thermal cameras measure surface temperature using infrared imaging. They…
The City of Ottawa’s heat pump webinar in partnership with SMARTNET Alliance last week was a huge success with more than 600 people registered! If you missed it, you can…
Loan Program will help Ottawa homeowners make energy efficiency improvements Ottawa – It’s now easier and more affordable for Ottawa residents to pay for energy improvements to their homes after…
On Tuesday, October 19th, 2021, the City’s Standing Committee on Environmental Protection, Water and Waste Management approved the Better Buildings Ottawa Strategy to accelerate retrofits of large, privately owned buildings,…
On Tuesday, October 19th, the City’s Standing Committee on Environmental Protection, Water and Waste Management received a status update on the Climate Change Master Plan and heard that greenhouse gas…
The urban heat island effect occurs when built-up areas are hotter than surrounding areas. Buildings, parking lots and other dark surfaces in built-up areas retain heat and become hotter than…
EnviroCentre is hosting Drive Green Ottawa again this year, from Sunday, September 26th to Friday, October 1st. You can find all of the event listings here. Electrification is a key part of Canada’s path to a…
The City is developing a Better Buildings Ottawa Strategy to accelerate the retrofits of existing industrial, commercial, institutional and multi-unit buildings. This strategy is one of 20 priority projects identified…
Thanks to everyone who provided input into the Climate Resiliency Strategy. A summary of the results the City received from March until June can be found on the Climate Resiliency…
Flooding, heat warnings, drought, severe storms – no matter where you live, chances are you’ve been impacted by climate change. We know Ottawa is experiencing warmer, wetter and more unpredictable…