Are you ready to party?

One of the most exciting and empowering initiatives of the Pocket Change Project to date has been our Pocket Change Parties. We were only able to have three before Covid shut down in-person gatherings, but they were fantastic, and we are chomping at the bit to ramp them up again.

Pocket Change Parties are essentially wine and cheese fuelled info sessions about various green energy topics. Eight to ten people come together, hosted by a Pocket neighbour to hear from an invited expert and ask them all the “stupid” questions you can’t ask a website. It made such a difference for people to be able to run questions that related to their specific situations past a real human being. It was also just fun to have an excuse to kick back with your neighbours and meet new folks. We were also able to re-imburse the host for refreshments (within reason).

Our first party was about how to access all the incentives and rebates on offer from the different levels of government for green renos and upgrades. Very hard to figure out on your own! (And everything has changed now - there are so many more! We need to have another one of those for sure).

The 2^nd party was actually a house tour and Q and A with The Pocket’s Green Guru and sustainable architect Paul Dowsett. Paul led folks through his Net-Zero home and fielded questions about how he got there and what his advice is for those starting their Net-Zero journey.

The 3^rd party was a Retrofit 101 session with a rep from the City of Toronto’s Transform TO department. Taking us through everything from the “low-hanging fruit” options to the skinny on deep retrofits. So practical and inspiring!

So, are you ready to party?

We'd really like to host another party to talk with neighbours about ways we can reduce our carbon footprints (can you tell?), but we're very sensitive to people's comfort levels in indoor settings. So we're hoping you would take this quick online poll to help us determine if it's time for an indoor party, a garden party or some combination of the two.

Check out the poll here.

Latest posts

Join our amazing team!

Pocket Change is going through a period of growth and renewal, and we're looking for amazing people - like you - to join our team. We are actively seeking volunteers with a passion for community-based environmental and climate action. Exciting roles are available, in communications/social media, cycling, EVs, on our executive committee, and a lot more. Join a wonderful team of your neighbours to have fun and make a big difference in our community!

A Warm Transformation: Adam and Monica’s Journey to a Greener Home

With their furnace and central air conditioner both nearing their 20-year mark, Adam and Monica attended a Pocket Changemakers Social, hoping for support and inspiration. Today, they’ve joined the growing number of homeowners in the Pocket with a 100% electric home - and only cost them $10,000.

Our Important First Steps: Air Sealing and Insulation

Simple insulation can be a game changer. These Pocket homeowners have cut their gas use in half and more than halved their home's carbon footprint. They've also made huge gains in terms of their own comfort.