The Wonderful World of Batteries
What would we do without batteries? Throughout the 20th century, we have come to take them for granted as we use them to power our various devices: smoke detectors, portable […]
Coming Soon: free energy upgrades for low-income Orillians!
Sustainable Orillia is proud to announce a partnership with CleaResult—a company representing the province of Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) and Enbridge. Together, we are championing a cause close […]
Seasons Greetings from our President
Dear Sustainable Orillia Community-– As we embrace the warmth and joy of the holiday season, I extend my heartfelt wishes to each of you for a wonderful holiday. It has been […]
Last Call for 2024 Sustainable Orillia “Biodiversity” Calendars!
Have you purchased your Sustainable Orillia (SO) 2024 calendar yet? If the answer is no, the time to place your order is today! Only $10 with free home delivery. Contact […]
This year, give the “Best Gift Ever”
The holiday season is traditionally a time for consumers to “buy, buy, buy.” This year, however, is a wonderful opportunity to re-think not only how we will celebrate the season, […]
A 2023 Sustainable Orillia update with Mayor Don McIsaac
Don McIsaac, Mayor of Orillia, recently set aside time to meet with Sustainable Orillia (SO)to talk about sustainability—short and long-term—across our community. It was an opportunity for him to reflect […]
Is a heat pump in your future? Some Orillia households are now saying “Yes!”
What if you could save up to $1,000 per year or more on the cost of heating and cooling your home, while also helping the planet? You can—with a new […]
“Closing the Gap on Clean Energy for Orillia”—Part 2: New technologies
So what are the most likely technologies for energy production that we can expect to see developed in the very near future here in Orillia and elsewhere? Part 1 of […]
Closing the Gap – Orillia’s Alternative Energy Options
Welcome to Sustainable Orillia’s ‘Closing the Gap’ presentation. The attached document represents the entire presentation made to Orillia’s City Council in September 2023. It summarizes research done on a series […]
Sustainable Orillia’s 2024 Bike Challenge is coming soon! Following on the successful launch of our bike challenge last year, Sustainable Orillia is once again working with the Simcoe-Muskoka Health Unit […]