welcome

Although there is a little something here for everyone, for this month’s enews we’re turning our attention to Vancouver’s business community and homeowners to encourage them to save energy.

One Day is a City of Vancouver initiative that encourages residents to take small actions in their daily lives to use less energy at home and on the move, to help protect the climate, and to make Vancouver the cleanest, greenest, healthiest city in the world.

actions this month

Watch videos to win!
Learn how businesses can save money on energy bills - and enter to win prizes at the same time. During October, BC Hydro Power Smart is releasing six online videos telling the story of an “energy makeover” at Donald’s Market in Vancouver. Watch each video then answer a question about energy efficiency and you’ll be entered into the Energy Fix prize draw. Prizes include ENERGY STAR® computer monitors and printers, and $500 gift certificates for Home Depot and London Drugs. Visit bchydro.com/EnergyFix and win!

Save money!
Everyone's invited to save during Power Smart Month. Check out their deal of the week online.

conservation assistance

BC Hydro’s Energy Conservation Assistance Program helps homeowners with higher electricity consumption who may not be able to afford to make their homes more energy efficient. Qualified applicants can receive a free home energy evaluation and energy efficiency upgrades, helping them reduce their consumption and save money.

Also available, free BC Hydro Energy Savings Kits to all low-income households. This free kit offers a variety of simple ways to help you save energy. The tools in the kit will increase the comfort of your home and reduce your energy bill.

in your city

We need the help of local businesses to achieve Vancouver's ambitious GHG targets and to become the greenest city in the world by 2020. We are calling all businesses to show their leadership by joinning the City's Corporate Climate Leaders Program. To participate, businesses need to complete a greenhouse gas inventory, commit to a target, and then report back on their progress within 18 months.

Tell your drycleaner, hairdresser, or favourite corner store that you hope they'll become a climate leader!

Energy labels for houses

When shopping for a vehicle or an appliance, consumers can compare the energy efficiency of different models. Join the list of supporters who want to make this type of information mandatory at the time of sale of a home --- allowing home-buyers to compare the energy efficiency of different houses. Home energy labeling at the time of sale can have significant economic, social and environmental benefits for the Province of BC.

Worried about the EnerGuide rating for your home? Don’t forget that up to $4,515 is still available for your home energy improvements through the LiveSmart BC: Efficiency Incentive Program, now until March 31, 2011.

One Day wonders

This month we would like to recognize Haro Park Centre Society, a non-profit senior complex care facility in the West End. By implementing green initiatives, such as re-commissioning their building, lighting upgrades, and adjusting their maintenance to fit Vancouver’s climate, this building has been able to achieve a 25% reduction in gas usage, a 50% reduction in water usage and a 4% reduction in electricity usage. This equates to approximately $35,000 in utilities savings each year.

“By implementing good engineering practice and progressive maintenance, our facility was able to reduce our carbon footprint by 110 tons annually since 2005,” said Vitaly Lioznyansky, the director of maintenance. Thanks Vitaly for helping Vancouver progress towards the greenest city in the world by 2020.

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…this newsletter with your favourite business owner. They’ll love One Day.

New readers, sign-up here.

go solar for less

Take advantage this fall of a $4300 rebate for installing a solar hot water system on your home. Apply now. Note: rebates are only available to the first 30 applicants and systems must be installed by December 31.

what's happening...

Trail Opening - at Hudson St.
ongoing
A new stretch of Vancouver's only riverside greenway opened on September 26. Check out the Fraser River Trail that will connect Pacific Spirit Park to Burnaby.

Power Smart Forum
Oct 25-27
Join BC Hydro for three information-packed days, including plenary, breakout and workshop sessions focused on this year’s theme: Building the Green Economy. Register online.

Market Insights Breakfast
Oct 20
Come learn about market developments and trends in the green building sector and connect with others in the community on the design, building and operation of public sector buildings.

Community Breakfast
Nov 3
Metro Vancouver invites you to come together with individuals and organizations interested in the sustainability of the region at this monthly event. Register online.

Cities, Bicycles and the Future of Getting Around
Oct 24
At a time when Vancouver is investing in making the city more bike friendly, attend this forum on urban bike advocacy with some key players and thinkers from our city and beyond.

Water, climate, action!
Ends Nov 15
Enter this short film contest on your experiences and messages about climate change and its aspects on water and your life. Details online.

Check out the One Day events calendar for more sustainability related events happening in and around Vancouver.

in the media

We need to protect the local farms, and fisheries that feed us
Let's dare to consider a national energy plan for Canada
British science academy publishes climate change guide
Low-carbon energy revolution needed to prevent disruptions, agency says
BP disaster more than 10 times size of Exxon Valdez
Experts predict 'clean technology' boom

Check out the One Day media section for more climate change related news.


October 2010 Hello! welcome Although there is a little something here for everyone, for this month’s enews we’re turning our attention to Vancouver’s business community and homeowners to encourage them to save energy. One Day is a City of Vancouver initiative that encourages residents to take small actions in their daily lives to use less energy at home and on the move, to help protect the climate, and to make Vancouver the cleanest, greenest, healthiest city in the world. actions this month Watch videos to win! Learn how businesses can save money on energy bills - and enter to win prizes at the same time. During October, BC Hydro Power Smart is releasing six online videos telling the story of an “energy makeover” at Donald’s Market in Vancouver. Watch each video then answer a question about energy efficiency and you’ll be entered into the Energy Fix prize draw. Prizes include ENERGY STAR® computer monitors and printers, and $500 gift certificates for Home Depot and London Drugs. Visit bchydro.com/EnergyFix and win! Save money! Everyone's invited to save during Power Smart Month. Check out their deal of the week online. conservation assistance BC Hydro’s Energy Conservation Assistance Program helps homeowners with higher electricity consumption who may not be able to afford to make their homes more energy efficient. Qualified applicants can receive a free home energy evaluation and energy efficiency upgrades, helping them reduce their consumption and save money. Also available, free BC Hydro Energy Savings Kits to all low-income households. This free kit offers a variety of simple ways to help you save energy. The tools in the kit will increase the comfort of your home and reduce your energy bill. in your city We need the help of local businesses to achieve Vancouver's ambitious GHG targets and to become the greenest city in the world by 2020. We are calling all businesses to show their leadership by joinning the City's Corporate Climate Leaders Program. To participate, businesses need to complete a greenhouse gas inventory, commit to a target, and then report back on their progress within 18 months. Tell your drycleaner, hairdresser, or favourite corner store that you hope they'll become a climate leader! Energy labels for houses When shopping for a vehicle or an appliance, consumers can compare the energy efficiency of different models. Join the list of supporters who want to make this type of information mandatory at the time of sale of a home --- allowing home-buyers to compare the energy efficiency of different houses. Home energy labeling at the time of sale can have significant economic, social and environmental benefits for the Province of BC. Worried about the EnerGuide rating for your home? Don’t forget that up to $4,515 is still available for your home energy improvements through the LiveSmart BC: Efficiency Incentive Program, now until March 31, 2011. One Day wonders This month we would like to recognize Haro Park Centre Society, a non-profit senior complex care facility in the West End. By implementing green initiatives, such as re-commissioning their building, lighting upgrades, and adjusting their maintenance to fit Vancouver’s climate, this building has been able to achieve a 25% reduction in gas usage, a 50% reduction in water usage and a 4% reduction in electricity usage. This equates to approximately $35,000 in utilities savings each year. “By implementing good engineering practice and progressive maintenance, our facility was able to reduce our carbon footprint by 110 tons annually since 2005,” said Vitaly Lioznyansky, the director of maintenance. Thanks Vitaly for helping Vancouver progress towards the greenest city in the world by 2020.	share... …this newsletter with your favourite business owner. They’ll love One Day. New readers, sign-up here. go solar for less Take advantage this fall of a $4300 rebate for installing a solar hot water system on your home. Apply now. Note: rebates are only available to the first 30 applicants and systems must be installed by December 31. what's happening... Trail Opening - at Hudson St. ongoing A new stretch of Vancouver's only riverside greenway opened on September 26. Check out the Fraser River Trail that will connect Pacific Spirit Park to Burnaby. Power Smart Forum Oct 25-27 Join BC Hydro for three information-packed days, including plenary, breakout and workshop sessions focused on this year’s theme: Building the Green Economy. Register online. Market Insights Breakfast Oct 20 Come learn about market developments and trends in the green building sector and connect with others in the community on the design, building and operation of public sector buildings. Community Breakfast Nov 3 Metro Vancouver invites you to come together with individuals and organizations interested in the sustainability of the region at this monthly event. Register online. Cities, Bicycles and the Future of Getting Around Oct 24 At a time when Vancouver is investing in making the city more bike friendly, attend this forum on urban bike advocacy with some key players and thinkers from our city and beyond. Water, climate, action! Ends Nov 15 Enter this short film contest on your experiences and messages about climate change and its aspects on water and your life. Details online. Check out the One Day events calendar for more sustainability related events happening in and around Vancouver. in the media We need to protect the local farms, and fisheries that feed us Let's dare to consider a national energy plan for Canada British science academy publishes climate change guide Low-carbon energy revolution needed to prevent disruptions, agency says BP disaster more than 10 times size of Exxon Valdez Experts predict 'clean technology' boom Check out the One Day media section for more climate change related news.