Energy Efficient Housing For Everybody
Story by Ari Lord- Photos courtesy of Baptist Housing. When Fire is Close to Home Erich Klein of Baptist Housing, a faith-based non-profit housing organization, loves working with seniors. “My love for working with seniors is rooted in the meaningful connections, the wisdom they share, the gratitude expressed, the opportunity to make a difference, and the resilience they exhibit. I consider it a…
BIPOC Clean Energy Organizer Workshop – Apply before May 31
This in-person organizer training program is open to people who identify as part of the Indigenous, Black and People of Colour Communities in the West Kootenays. It will take place in the Neighbours United Office in Downtown Castlegar on Saturday, June 24 and Sunday, June 25 from 9am-5pm. Run by BIPOC organizers for BIPOC organizers. 5 spots are eligible for a $500 scholarship to provide a living…
Implementing a Fair Transition to 100% Renewable Energy
Recently, we interviewed 105 low-income Kootenay-based residents to learn about the interviewees' basic needs, especially housing and transportation in implementing the 100% renewable energy transition. Among those interviewed, 85 were Farms to Friends participants, racialized, and low-income residents. Here are the recommendations made: Prioritizing creating permanent, energy-efficient, and…
Trail Says Yes to 100% Renewable Energy Transition
Trail City Council unanimously voted to transition the community to 100% renewable energy no later than 2050 on Monday, April 25. Trail is the 13th community in the Kootenays to commit to a healthy, safe, and secure community powered by clean and renewable energy. Way to go, Trail! Trail joins the Kootenay communities of Castlegar, Creston, Fruitvale, Golden, Kaslo, Nelson, New Denver, Rossland,…
Let’s Hear it for Golden!
In a unanimous decision Golden Town Council voted on Tuesday, February 15, to join 11 other communities in the Kootenay region to commit to transition to 100% renewable energy across all energy use sectors in their community. Let’s hear it for Golden! This would not have been possible without the hard work of EcoSociety volunteer Calvin Beauschesne. We are lucky to have dedicated people like…
Let’s hear it for Creston!
In a unanimous decision by Town Council members on Tuesday, September 7, the Town of Creston has officially become the 11th community in the West Kootenays to commit to transition to 100% renewable energy across all energy use sectors in their community by 2050. Way to go, Creston! This also could not have happened without the hard work of the Creston volunteer team from the Creston Climate…