I’ve been sweating about climate change for a while now. I’m part of an artists group bringing awareness to these issues and I am also a member of The Pocket Change Project, the Eco committee of PCA whose mission is to help our wonderful neighbourhood fight climate change, largely through home retrofits.
Our MP is now Canada's Parliamentary Secretary for the Environment
Climate Plan Consultations: Let’s Be Louder Than The Fossil Fuel Industry
We have an important opportunity to give feedback to the Federal Government.
Pocket Plus Neighbourhood Action Plan approved by City Council
The Pocket Change Project isn't just drawing in neighbours, the city is also onboard for some ambitious retrofits in our area.
Pocket Change leading the way for community organizations
The Pocket Change project is getting attention as a community-based project, where neighbours are working together to complete retrofits and make their community greener.
Gina thought she had squirrels and ended up wrapping her house in insulation
It all started when I was convinced raccoons or squirrels were living in my attic. I heard them moving every night. I had an inspection and they assured me there was no evidence of entry from the roof or below my upper story window. The inspector said I was probably hearing them crossing the roof, but it sounded like they were in the house.
Net Zero Hero
Tips from your Retrofit Coach: Seven Steps to becoming a Net Zero Hero
Dan's retrofit exposed problems he didn't know he had
Pocket resident Dan was an early retrofitter, having started his renovation five years ago. With a bit of perspective now, he offers some lessons on what he liked and what he would have done differently.
Air Source Heat Pumps
Your furnace or air conditioner just died. Now what? Since 42% of the GTHA’s emissions come from residential home heating – this an area where the individual homeowner can really make a difference in the fight against climate change.