Technology: only part of the solution

Technology: only part of the solution

“We entered the solar industry aware that renewable energy was only part of the solution — not the solution … if we don’t attend to the deeper inner and cultural work necessary to mitigate the extractivist and consumerist patterns of the last few generations, the...
Incentives to help your business go green

Incentives to help your business go green

By Garnet Borch Being in good relationship with the natural world means considering our environmental impact, and a part of that work is reducing the carbon footprint of our buildings. But as business owners know, it can be hard to access the capital needed to invest...
Want to save on energy-efficiency upgrades?

Want to save on energy-efficiency upgrades?

By Nathan Sereda Making energy improvements to your home can save you money, make your home more comfortable, and reduce your impact on the planet, but the upfront financial investment can sometimes be prohibitive. That’s where the Canada Greener Homes Initiative...
Light where once there was darkness

Light where once there was darkness

Electrician Brandon, left, mentored Bissell employment assistance services client Ron, right, as Ron worked on the LED retrofit and got back on the path to completing his electrician apprenticeship. Previous collaboration between Newo and Bissell Centre harnessed...

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