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It’s a new year and this month is jam packed with events; from storytelling and intergenerational dialogues to eco-chic evenings bringing together Vancouver’s community of change-makers. There is something for everyone, from youth to academics, city builders and advocates, to those just wanting to save a little money on their bills.

One Day is a City of Vancouver initiative encouraging residents to take small actions to use less energy at home and on the move, to help make Vancouver the greenest city in the world.

Action of the month

Elders, Boomers, Xer’s and Young Folk: Check out Re:generation, How we Move Our City.

Join this intergenerational dialogue sharing transportation stories: Jan 25, 7-10 pm at 149 W Hastings, SFU Woodward’s. Tickets $5-10 (sliding scale).

Be regaled about rail transit in Vancouver in the 1950s and bus transit in the 1960s. Be inspired about a local pedal-powered urban cargo company. Be empowered by the cooperative ownership of autos.

Upgrade your home to save

If you are a Vancouver homeowner, you can save money on energy bills and improve the comfort of your home through simple home energy efficiency retrofits.

Attend a presentation about the City of Vancouver’s Home Energy Loan Program and find out how to access home energy loans ranging from $4,000 to $16,000 to cover the cost of select energy efficiency upgrades. Access affordable financing, rebates and advice throughout the process. The program qualifies you for over $9,000 in rebates from both the federal and provincial government.

Presentations are happening at 7 pm at the following community centres:
Sunset – Jan 23
Kerrisdale - Jan 24
Kitsilano – Feb 6

Deconstruct your home and salvage the parts

Think about how much material goes to a landfill when a typical house is demolished. With a goal to salvage materials and avoid waste, the City is now promoting deconstruction as an alternative to demolition. Deconstruction permit holders will be eligible for a reduced rate at the landfill for any residual materials that can't be recycled. The two homes that participated in the Deconstruction pilot program diverted 90 per cent of their waste into reuse or recycling!

Stay warmer this winter for less

Join the WWF for National Sweater Day on Feb 9. Turn down the heat and sport a fun sweater to show your commitment to action on climate change.

For other ways to stay warm while saving energy, check out BC Hydro’s current coupon offers, which can save you 30 per cent off a water heater insulation blanket and 20 per cent off an energy saving kit. Also check out online interviews with Power Smart engineers who give you the energy saving basics for appliances, lighting and electronics.

Did you know...

…that the City of Vancouver is redeveloping our website so that information, including information about Vancouver’s green initiatives and Greenest City Plan, will be easier to find. Help us improve our future website. Your feedback will help us organize our website more effectively. Fill out our online survey.

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What's happening

Global Warming Impacts of Natural Gas - Webinar
Jan 17
12-1 pm
Ecologist Robert Howarth warns about methane leaking into the atmosphere during hydraulic fracturing for natural gas.
Moderated by the BC Sustainable Energy Association’s Guy Dauncey.
Reservations required.

Power Plant
Jan 24
5:30 - 7:30 pm
Salt Tasting Room, 45 Blood Alley
A groovy green networking event with mini TED talks or Pecha Kucha style presentations and purposeful connections while sipping an after-work organic bevy or two! Tickets $15 in advance - includes hors d'oeuvres and draw prizes.

Vertality2: an eco-chic celebration of renewed vitality
Jan 26
6-10 pm
Club 560, 560 Seymour St
Connecting Vancouver's rich community of change-makers, innovators and sustainability entrepreneurs at an evening of celebration, local foods, performance art and amazing people.
Tickets $15

The Rain City Chronicles- What Feeds Us
Jan 27
6:30 – 11 pm
Salt Building - 85 West 1st Ave
Part of a series of storytelling nights featuring a diverse roster of Vancouverites who reflect the diverse ways in which food shapes our experience of the city.
Also featuring treats, music and beverages.
Tickets $10-12

The Vancouver Cities Summit
Feb 1-2
Vancouver Convention Centre
The Cities Summit will assemble international business and urban leaders to design the creative, practical solutions for a sustainable urban future.

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


January 2012 Hello! Welcome It’s a new year and this month is jam packed with events; from storytelling and intergenerational dialogues to eco-chic evenings bringing together Vancouver’s community of change-makers. There is something for everyone, from youth to academics, city builders and advocates, to those just wanting to save a little money on their bills. One Day is a City of Vancouver initiative encouraging residents to take small actions to use less energy at home and on the move, to help make Vancouver the greenest city in the world. Action of the month Elders, Boomers, Xer’s and Young Folk: Check out Re:generation, How we Move Our City. Join this intergenerational dialogue sharing transportation stories: Jan 25, 7-10 pm at 149 W Hastings, SFU Woodward’s. Tickets $5-10 (sliding scale). Be regaled about rail transit in Vancouver in the 1950s and bus transit in the 1960s. Be inspired about a local pedal-powered urban cargo company. Be empowered by the cooperative ownership of autos. Upgrade your home to save If you are a Vancouver homeowner, you can save money on energy bills and improve the comfort of your home through simple home energy efficiency retrofits. Attend a presentation about the City of Vancouver’s Home Energy Loan Program and find out how to access home energy loans ranging from $4,000 to $16,000 to cover the cost of select energy efficiency upgrades. Access affordable financing, rebates and advice throughout the process. The program qualifies you for over $9,000 in rebates from both the federal and provincial government. Presentations are happening at 7 pm at the following community centres: Sunset – Jan 23 Kerrisdale - Jan 24 Kitsilano – Feb 6 Deconstruct your home and salvage the parts Think about how much material goes to a landfill when a typical house is demolished. With a goal to salvage materials and avoid waste, the City is now promoting deconstruction as an alternative to demolition. Deconstruction permit holders will be eligible for a reduced rate at the landfill for any residual materials that can't be recycled. The two homes that participated in the Deconstruction pilot program diverted 90 per cent of their waste into reuse or recycling! Stay warmer this winter for less Join the WWF for National Sweater Day on Feb 9. Turn down the heat and sport a fun sweater to show your commitment to action on climate change. For other ways to stay warm while saving energy, check out BC Hydro’s current coupon offers, which can save you 30 per cent off a water heater insulation blanket and 20 per cent off an energy saving kit. Also check out online interviews with Power Smart engineers who give you the energy saving basics for appliances, lighting and electronics. Did you know... …that the City of Vancouver is redeveloping our website so that information, including information about Vancouver’s green initiatives and Greenest City Plan, will be easier to find. Help us improve our future website. Your feedback will help us organize our website more effectively. Fill out our online survey.	Sign up Forward this e-mail to someone who made a new year’s resolution to help protect the environment. New readers, sign-up. What's happening Global Warming Impacts of Natural Gas - Webinar Jan 17 12-1 pm Ecologist Robert Howarth warns about methane leaking into the atmosphere during hydraulic fracturing for natural gas. Moderated by the BC Sustainable Energy Association’s Guy Dauncey. Reservations required. Power Plant Jan 24 5:30 - 7:30 pm Salt Tasting Room, 45 Blood Alley A groovy green networking event with mini TED talks or Pecha Kucha style presentations and purposeful connections while sipping an after-work organic bevy or two! Tickets $15 in advance - includes hors d'oeuvres and draw prizes. Vertality2: an eco-chic celebration of renewed vitality Jan 26 6-10 pm Club 560, 560 Seymour St Connecting Vancouver's rich community of change-makers, innovators and sustainability entrepreneurs at an evening of celebration, local foods, performance art and amazing people. Tickets $15 The Rain City Chronicles- What Feeds Us Jan 27 6:30 – 11 pm Salt Building - 85 West 1st Ave Part of a series of storytelling nights featuring a diverse roster of Vancouverites who reflect the diverse ways in which food shapes our experience of the city. Also featuring treats, music and beverages. Tickets $10-12 The Vancouver Cities Summit Feb 1-2 Vancouver Convention Centre The Cities Summit will assemble international business and urban leaders to design the creative, practical solutions for a sustainable urban future. Check out the One Day events calendar for more sustainability related events happening in and around Vancouver.