Green Enterprise Ontario (GEO) - GEO envisions a sustainable society which balances the three pillars of people (social equity), planet (healthy environment) and the economy (long-term prosperity) and commits to meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Green Enterprise Toronto, 215 Spadina Avenue, Suite 120, Toronto, Ontario M5T 2C7. 416.644.1012.

Kortright Centre for Conservation - Ontario’s premier environmental and renewable energy education and demonstration centre. 9550 Pine Valley Drive, Woodbridge. 905-832-2289.

LiveGreen – Toronto’s one-stop resource for living friendly. Here, you’ll discover hundreds of easy ways you can contribute to a healthier planet, plus information on current rebates and incentives.

Ontario Greenbelt - Wrapping around the Golden Horseshoe, the Greenbelt is 1.8 million acres of potential to make Ontario, and the earth, a better place.  Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation, 68 Scollard Street, Suite 201 Toronto, ON. 416.960.0001.

The Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA) is a province-wide, member-based, non-profit organization representing more than 1500 individuals including private citizens, cooperatives, farmers, First Nations, businesses, institutions and municipalities. OSEA members are engaged in or supporting Community Power projects and renewable energy.

Toronto Renewable Energy Cooperative - Inspired citizens work together, pooling their resources, to realize a sustainable, fair and accountable energy economy. 1-866-560-WIND.

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) - A resource for prospective and current home owners interested in the purchasing or renovating of a home that will be energy efficient. CMHC also provides user friendly guides on renovations, and energy efficiency in the home.

ShowMeTheGreen.ca-A great resource offering information on grants and rebates throughout all levels of government in Canada.

Enbridge – Currently offering a home weatherization retrofit program and a solar water heating program.

Environment Canada – Providing the latest information on green incentives and rebates.

Office of Energy Efficiency – Take advantage of the new ecoENERGY Efficiency Initiative to reduce energy use in buildings and houses, industry, personal vehicles and fleets. Homeowners and owners of small and medium-sized organizations can also apply for financial assistance from ecoENERGY Retrofit, as well as other grants and financial incentives.

Ontario Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure – Find out more about the Green Energy Act and what the government of Ontario is doing to help our planet.

Ontario Home Energy Savings Program – Discover how you can receive a home energy audit and qualify for up to $5,000 in rebates.

Ontario Power Authority (OPA) – Learn how to produce your own energy through the Feed-in Tariff ( FIT ) Program and the MicroFIT Program for small businesses and homeowners.

Every Kilowatt Counts – A program founded by the OPA supporting energy efficiency in the home. Current programs include:

  • Cool Savings Rebate – replace old heating/AC with EnergyStar systems for rebates
  • The Great Refrigerator Roundup – have old fridge/freezer/AC picked-up at no charge
  • Peaksaver Program – enroll in this program to help lessen the power demand in peak power consumption periods

Smart Meters – A resource providing information on how to take full advantage of Ontario’s smart meter program.

The Power Pledge – Save money and help the environment by taking the pledge and picking the power savings that work for you. A ticker on the homepage demonstrates how much energy savings and green house gases can be avoided if everyone fulfills their pledges.

Zero Footprint – Offers software and consulting services for companies wanting to reduce their carbon footprint. Also check out their not-for-profit organization, Zero Footprint Foundation

Ontario Electronic Stewardship – The Industry Funding Organization (IFO) for the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Program Plan. Learn how the Ontario government is ensuring accountability from companies that make and market electronics, and find out how you can recycle your used electronic equipment.

EcoSpark (formerly Citizens’ Environment Watch) works with communities and with schools, providing them with the knowledge and tools to monitor their environment and take action for positive environmental change. We are currently running environmental initiatives in communities and schools across Toronto and on the Oak Ridges Moraine. Visit our website www.ecospark.ca to find out more.