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Current Initiatives

Here are some ongoing initiatives that the Energy and Sustainability department is actively engaged in: 

Air Quality Monitoring  Acting for Climate Together  Climate action seed funding link

Community Education & Events  Incentives and Rebates   Home Energy Navigator Program

Sea Level Rise and Flood Plain Management

 

Check out our Green Building Series Guidebooks: 

 Sustainable Site Planning Guide

Rainwater Harvesting - Best Practices Guidebook

Renewable Energy Guide

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englishmanriverwaterservice.ca getinvolved.rdn.ca

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