Greener Living

This page offers links to a variety of services and information related to greener living.

• Go Green Ontario
  In this section you can learn how the Ontario government is fighting climate change.
• Energy Saving Tips
  The Ontario government is committed to protecting the interests of Ontarians by making positive changes to the province's electricity sector.
• Energy
  Browse here for information on oil and gas, nuclear, renewable energy and sustainable energy technologies.
• Canadian Environmental Industries
  Canada benefits from a wealth of renewable energy riches with the added advantages of excellent infrastructure, an integrated transportation network, advanced manufacturing expertise, a highly-skilled workforce and low labour costs.
• Smart Meters Ontario
  This site explains what Smart Meters are, why Ontario is introducing them, and how they can help you manage and reduce your electricity costs.
• Waste Diversion Ontario
  Waste Diversion Ontario (WDO) is non-crown corporation created under the Waste Diversion Act (WDA) on June 27, 2002. WDO was established to develop, implement and operate waste diversion programs for a wide range of materials. The Minister of the Environment has designated Blue Box Waste, Used Tires, Used Oil Material, Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Municipal Hazardous or Special Waste under the WDA. The Minister has indicated that the Used Oil Material designation has been set aside and development of a diversion program for Used Tires has been deferred.
• Wind Resource Atlas
  The Ontario Wind Resource Atlas lets you view colour-coded maps of many wind statistics for any one-square-kilometre area in the province. This mapping tool shows Ontario's wind energy potential and identifies promising sites for future wind energy development.
• Walkerton and the O'Connor Inquiry
  Many of the Ministry of the Environment clean water initiatives are based on recommendations from Commissioner Dennis O'Connor's Report of the Walkerton Inquiry. For more information on the Walkerton Inquiry or to review the MOE's progress on these recommendations visit the links in the information section.
• Ontario's Plant A Tree Challenge
  Climate change is affecting every part of our world. Ontario’s Plant A Tree Challenge encourages people to plant trees to fight climate change.
• Waterpower
  MNR’s waterpower site release policy and procedure together with the waterpower site application process guide the development of waterpower projects.
• Ontario Emissions Trading Registry
  The Ontario Emission Trading Registry has been established as part of Ontario's initiative to reduce emissions that create amog and acid rain from the electricity sector.
• 10 Tips for Driving Clean
  Vehicles that get regular tune-ups and are in good working order use less gas and emit fewer pollutants into the air.
• E-Zone
  Information for kids to learn about the environment, to participate in helping the environment and to share their ideas.
• Home Energy Efficiency Retrofit Grants
  Qualify for federal grants by improving the energy efficiency of their homes, and reducing their home's impact on the environment.
• Energy Efficiency
  Find out how to conserve energy at home and how to build an energy-efficient new home. Learn how you can save money by choosing the most energy efficient appliances and heating or cooling equipment.