https://www.energizebridgewater.ca/news daily 0.75 2025-05-20 https://www.energizebridgewater.ca/news/1vmgba2toel7rum79al2itkb5j2yht monthly 0.5 2025-06-04 https://www.energizebridgewater.ca/news/introducing-bridgewise-an-easy-way-to-monitorand-loweryour-homes-energy-use monthly 0.5 2025-05-20 https://www.energizebridgewater.ca/news/a-win-for-bridgewater monthly 0.5 2025-03-07 https://www.energizebridgewater.ca/news/report-proposes-solutions-to-nova-scotias-energy-poverty-crisis monthly 0.5 2025-04-02 https://www.energizebridgewater.ca/news/smart-cities-challenge-milestone-9-flx7l monthly 0.5 2025-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/db5f153d-4341-4a35-8bbe-9928787f4098/Screenshot+2024-11-27+145132.png News - Smart Cities Challenge Milestone 10 - In 2019 the Town of Bridgewater was awarded $5 million in Infrastructure Canada’s Smart Cities Challenge. Since then we have been working towards our goal of reducing the rate of energy poverty by 20% by 2026. Every six months the Town of Bridgewater submits a Milestone Report to Infrastructure Canada to report on our progress towards our goal. We share each Milestone Report on our blog so that our community, partners, and other groups can learn about what we have been up to. You can download our Milestone 10 Report, covering our activities between September 2023 and March 2024 at the link below. DOWNLOAD REPORT https://www.energizebridgewater.ca/news/youre-invited-pathways-to-energy-efficiency-event monthly 0.5 2025-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/530320ad-aad6-4a9e-9ae9-531c96d4453a/Pathways+to+Efficiency+FB.png News - You’re Invited: Pathways to Energy Efficiency Event - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.energizebridgewater.ca/news/homeowner-support-clean-energy-financing monthly 0.5 2025-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/c24b28b9-298d-47e4-addc-425747d4ec20/Bridgewater+Home News - First-time Homeowners Find Support Through Clean Energy Financing - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.energizebridgewater.ca/news/empowering-bridgewater-homeowners monthly 0.5 2025-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/f8c44ff9-c995-4667-b030-3db7f9b87cbe/Living+room News - EmPOWERing Bridgewater Homeowners - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.energizebridgewater.ca/news/calling-local-contractors monthly 0.5 2025-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/6b264500-fe53-4ca5-bf6b-567043b15e70/Contractor%27s+Breakfast-1+%281%29.png News - Calling local contractors: free breakfast & program info! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.energizebridgewater.ca/news/spring-outreach-events monthly 0.5 2025-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/2e25aeb1-5a80-40b1-9884-cc62b0d173ff/Energize+Outreach+Events News - Spring Outreach Events - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.energizebridgewater.ca/news/expert-calls-for-energy-poverty-reduction-in-ns monthly 0.5 2025-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/3fd5ee20-7984-49c0-8e3b-62bbdd18b16b/1.jpg News - Energy Poverty Task Force Proposes Roadmap for Energy Poverty Reduction in NS - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.energizebridgewater.ca/news/homeowners-solar-heat-pumps-and-insulation monthly 0.5 2025-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/7fc00b54-0648-4557-96a2-f96fc331add7/Impact+Report News - Bridgewater Homeowners add solar, heat pumps, and insulation to homes - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.energizebridgewater.ca/news/one-phone-call-all-energy-upgrade-programs monthly 0.5 2025-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/849115f2-e7a4-4be4-9592-f0989a6a6f07/Josie+Rudderham News - One Phone Call: All Energy Upgrade Programs - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/455c29fb-571e-4a35-a1f5-074fb495a94f/Window News - One Phone Call: All Energy Upgrade Programs - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.energizebridgewater.ca/news/federal-minister-visits-bridgewater monthly 0.5 2025-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/f2e4af7f-7c79-4d3c-8e05-4c07b83e709e/Funding+announcement+group+photo News - Federal Minister Visits Bridgewater - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.energizebridgewater.ca/news/voices-of-the-housing-crisis monthly 0.5 2025-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/71922ed0-913c-41c6-adcc-5eb6f7649537/Untitled+%2849%29.png News - Voices of the Housing Crisis in Lunenburg County - “I never imagined it could happen to me,” Julie* says. She is a soft-spoken, thoughtful woman who lives in Bridgewater with her husband and her mother. They recently moved into a new apartment and Julie is grateful for the roof over her head because she spent several months without one. It started during the pandemic when Julie’s husband had his work hours cut. They lived in a rental apartment at the time but with less work, the rent and power bills piled up. They soon had to leave their home with little notice and nowhere to go. “It’s very hard to find a place when you are in that predicament,” Julie says. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/d6511feb-5f83-42d4-8f84-d8ebaab56d2c/Untitled+%2855%29-01.png News - Voices of the Housing Crisis in Lunenburg County - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/86263b14-2cf4-47fb-a087-0c42de441520/Untitled+%2850%29.png News - Voices of the Housing Crisis in Lunenburg County - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.energizebridgewater.ca/news/1-year-ebhu monthly 0.5 2025-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/7a2ee7eb-9350-4e3f-bf22-64b1dab42a4a/DSC_7879.jpg News - Celebrating 1 Year of Energize Bridgewater Home Upgrades - Energize Bridgewater is celebrating 1 year of our home upgrades program! Energize Bridgewater Home Upgrades launched on December 1, 2022 to help Bridgewater residents reduce their home energy costs. The program includes helping hands every step of the way. The Energize Bridgewater team helps with: filling in paperwork to enter the program conducting a home energy assessment recommending the best energy-efficient upgrades finding all available grants, rebates and low-interest financing managing contractors to complete the upgrades conducting a follow-up home energy ongoing energy advice and support https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/b9aa0231-0bbf-47f3-8d7c-028834b72bb0/EOR_7125.jpg News - Celebrating 1 Year of Energize Bridgewater Home Upgrades - Jessica McDonald, Energize Bridgewater Director, explains that Energize Bridgewater’s approach to putting participants first sets our program apart from other energy efficiency programs. One of our program participants shared “Having one customer representative is really helpful. It’s nice to have the same person every time you call so they know who you are and the details of your application.” When asked if Energize Bridgewater is on track to meet our goal of reducing the rate of energy poverty by 20% by 2026, McDonald said; “Yes, with the caveat that the external factors outside of our control, such as inflation, changes in the housing market, the rising rate of homelessness and housing insecurity, will possibly prevent us from achieving our impact on the energy poverty rate.” https://www.energizebridgewater.ca/news/the-future-fix monthly 0.5 2025-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/58d1f62f-b8c8-447d-a235-1317700f9e30/Meghan+and+Asad-2.jpg News - The Future Fix: Ending Energy Poverty - The Energize Bridgewater team was invited to share our story on a podcast. In November 2023, Energize Bridgewater Planner, Meghan Doucette, and Senior Energy Manager, Asad Hussain were interviewed for the Future Fix Podcast delivered by Spacing Radio. Our team members spoke about how Energize Bridgewater got started and then won the $5 million prize in the Infrastructure Canada Smart Cities Challenge. Listen to the episode to learn how Energize Bridgewater is using a Smart City approach. We are helping Bridgwater residents reduce their home energy costs and put money back in their pockets. We help households find energy inefficiencies in their homes and we provide solutions to improve that efficiency. To learn more about Energize Bridgewater, listen to the podcast episode. https://www.energizebridgewater.ca/news/meet-senior-energy-manager-asad-hussain monthly 0.5 2025-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/aa6c08a9-09bb-425b-8bcd-0249f221232b/Asad.jpg News - Meet Senior Energy Manager, Asad Hussain - The Energize Bridgewater team was excited to welcome Asad Hussain to our team last month as the Senior Energy Manager. Asad oversees the development of the Energy Management Information System (EMIS). He uses data-driven decision-making to foster a sustainable, greener future for our community. Asad works collaboratively under the Energize Bridgewater project, striving to make deep energy retrofits a reality and ensuring existing infrastructure becomes more eco-friendly. https://www.energizebridgewater.ca/news/smart-cities-challenge-milestone-9 monthly 0.5 2025-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/22e48dc5-ac7d-44f9-a853-3c0b2d09fd44/Screenshot+2023-11-08+105238.jpg News - Smart Cities Challenge Milestone 9 - In 2019 the Town of Bridgewater was awarded $5 million in Infrastructure Canada’s Smart Cities Challenge. Since then we have been working towards our goal of reducing the rate of energy poverty by 20% by 2026. Every six months the Town of Bridgewater submits a Milestone Report to Infrastructure Canada to report on our progress towards our goal. We share each Milestone Report on our blog so that our community, partners, and other groups can learn about what we have been up to. You can download our Milestone 9 Report, covering our activities between March and September 2023 at the link below. DOWNLOAD REPORT https://www.energizebridgewater.ca/news/home-energy-upgrades-bring-summer-comfort-to-bridgewater-home monthly 0.5 2025-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/47c5d7f3-d948-4a0d-8c30-a9c36e9f196a/cef-bridgewater-mark-lisa.jpg News - Home energy upgrades bring summer comfort to Bridgewater home - Baseboard heating was proving to be a costly endeavour for Bridgewater homeowners Mark and Lisa Talbot. They were facing rising power costs to keep their large family home heated. “We were only heating parts of the house we used,” said Lisa. “We would spend most of our time in the living room, so that was warm, but it was cold in the other places that we didn’t heat.” https://www.energizebridgewater.ca/news/everyone-pays-the-price-bridgewater-organization-tackles-the-many-facets-of-housing-insecurity monthly 0.5 2025-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/291dd71e-b31a-45e7-b786-980f8eadd01f/Untitled+%2847%29.jpg News - “Everyone pays the price” – Bridgewater organization tackles the many facets of housing insecurity - During the unprecedented floods and rainfall of last summer, at least 200 people in Lunenburg and Queens counties, including many children, had nowhere to live. Some stayed in temporary shelters like tents. Others moved between couches and spare rooms. Many remained in housing that was unhealthy or unsafe. Now, as winter approaches, the number of people unhoused or facing housing insecurity is only increasing. “When you lose your house, everything else crumbles,” says Shannan Cragg. “You can’t move forward in your life.” Shannan is a housing support worker with the South Shore Open Doors Association (SSODA), a non-profit organization based in Bridgewater. SSODA acts as a central hub for anyone experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity. “People can be housing-insecure for lots of reasons,” Shannan says. “For most of our clients, it’s due to renovation or sale of a unit. But they might also be living with the threat of domestic violence or in a place that is not accessible. They might be paying so much for rent that there’s no money for food – or so much in energy bills that there’s no money for rent.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/a7bfe72c-b66a-4ea9-91b2-bddb4d4e733c/My+project-1+%2815%29.jpg News - “Everyone pays the price” – Bridgewater organization tackles the many facets of housing insecurity - While providing coordinated access services, SSODA maintains a housing-first approach. Housing is a human right in Canada and SSODA believes that secure, affordable, accessible housing is necessary for people to address other challenges in their lives. SSODA manages a database of clients who need housing as well as a list of available units. Since opening in May 2022, SSODA has helped 96 households find housing. The problem, of course, is that the number of clients is getting larger and the number of units is shrinking. Lack of available housing is the biggest barrier to SSODA’s work. The second biggest barrier? Lack of awareness. Homelessness can be hidden in rural areas due to concerns about privacy and stigma or simply the assumption that it’s a city problem. “My clients are just regular people,” Shannan says. “Anyone can be homeless, but everyone pays the price. We pay it in healthcare costs, when kids can’t learn in school, even when residents in a community are more anxious about their own situation or those of their neighbours.” https://www.energizebridgewater.ca/news/community-conversations-on-sustainability monthly 0.5 2025-04-02 https://www.energizebridgewater.ca/news/join-our-committee-p25ja monthly 0.5 2025-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/60fb367f-f2d6-42b9-b4fc-847bcd0a3a85/December+2018-89-12.jpg News - Join the Energize Bridgewater Advisory Committee - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.energizebridgewater.ca/news/south-shore-sustainability-summit monthly 0.5 2025-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/959d2365-d74e-426a-acdd-2a6317ac415e/Social+Insta+Post.png News - South Shore Sustainability Summit - Join us at the Sustainable Social, a storytelling and networking event. The Social will be a great opportunity to hear short presentations from community members about sustainability initiatives in our region. There will also be time to meet folks and have conversations at the event. Friday, September 22, 2023 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm FirkinStein Brewing, 673 King St, Bridgewater https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/7db0b350-0f46-43bb-bb3e-92502233f4cc/Summit+Program.jpg News - South Shore Sustainability Summit - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.energizebridgewater.ca/news/high-costs-leads-homeowner-to-energize-bridgewater monthly 0.5 2025-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/4869d68f-7268-4df5-aeca-deba8c98adf7/cef-bridgewater-jessica.png News - High costs leads homeowner to Energize Bridgewater - Shocked, was how Bridgewater homeowner Jessica Landry felt when she received an oil bill in the amount of $5,000, motivating her to find a more cost-effective and energy efficient way to heat her family home—this led her to Clean Energy Financing. Offered by the Town of Bridgewater’s Energize Bridgewater program, and 11 other municipalities around Nova Scotia, Clean Energy Financing helps homeowners finance home energy upgrades like heat pumps, insulation and much more. https://www.energizebridgewater.ca/news/a-network-centered-in-bridgewater monthly 0.5 2025-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/b6f4788d-ef5b-404e-931e-486ce0262d50/wayne.jpg News - A Network of Information Technology Centered in Bridgewater - Wayne Groszko works with the Applied Energy Research Lab at the Nova Scotia Community College in Dartmouth. The lab helps communities and businesses develop sustainable energy solutions, often related to solar power. For Energize Bridgewater, Wayne and his team are building a system with sensors—the hardware—that will be installed in homes and buildings. The sensors look like small plastic boxes and will measure temperature, humidity, light, and patterns in electricity use. These sensors share data to a secure network. Wayne has worked on climate change issues since 2003. He says his passion is helping to reduce greenhouse gases and energy use in general. “The practical, hands-on work of the Energy Lab is very satisfying,” he says, “especially when applied to the forward-thinking projects of Energize Bridgewater.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/1690900954471-XOOJFDMC9H9ROPX4ZFGO/hargun.jpg News - A Network of Information Technology Centered in Bridgewater https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/1690900959256-ZDF5FMHT14W08PEWRAH1/jenish.jpg News - A Network of Information Technology Centered in Bridgewater https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/1690900963598-GT9CW33CH5JQO8RSU7SM/shivam.jpg News - A Network of Information Technology Centered in Bridgewater https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/59cde0e5-6f06-4c92-bbda-cd599a7fddbe/Untitled+%2833%29.jpg News - A Network of Information Technology Centered in Bridgewater https://www.energizebridgewater.ca/news/meet-energize-program-navigator-josie-rudderham monthly 0.5 2025-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/c5de113f-bbe8-4c07-a664-015d26d892cb/josie.jpg News - Meet Energize Program Navigator Josie Rudderham These three key principles are put into practice by our Energize Program Navigator, Josie Rudderham. Josie is the person who answers questions, helps folks get started with the home upgrade process, and provides support along the way. We wanted to get to know Josie a little better since she has recently been hired as our full-time Energize Program Navigator. https://www.energizebridgewater.ca/news/track-your-homes-energy-use-in-real-time monthly 0.5 2025-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/3a89549a-d448-4a55-9737-6b6a44aa4d81/Lab+POC.jpg News - Track Your Home’s Energy Use in Real Time - EMIS stands for Energy Management Information System, a general term for systems that monitor and analyze information about energy use within buildings. EMIS also monitors indoor and outdoor temperature and air quality. These systems have been installed on university campuses and in large businesses throughout the world. Energize Bridgewater is taking the innovative step of making EMIS available for homes throughout our community. Currently at the pilot stage, with installation planned for late 2023, the project will make the Town of Bridgewater one of the first to monitor energy use at the community level. https://www.energizebridgewater.ca/news/smart-cities-challenge-milestone-8 monthly 0.5 2025-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/26ecb4ae-9355-4296-8745-54af85a5d206/m8+cover.jpg News - Smart Cities Challenge Milestone 8 - In 2019 the Town of Bridgewater was awarded $5 million in Infrastructure Canada’s Smart Cities Challenge. Since then we have been working towards our goal of reducing the rate of energy poverty by 20% by 2026. Every six months the Town of Bridgewater submits a Milestone Report to Infrastructure Canada to report on our progress towards our goal. We are going to be sharing our Milestone Reports on our blog so that our community, partners, and other groups can learn about what we have been up to. You can download our Milestone 8 Report, covering our activities between September 2022 and March 2023 at the link below. DOWNLOAD REPORT https://www.energizebridgewater.ca/news/energize-bridgewater-home-upgrades-events monthly 0.5 2025-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/d1a0f387-2942-4b61-849d-73e694a28daf/Info+Session+%26+Pop-up-2+%281%29.png News - Learn about Energize Bridgewater Home Upgrades at our Events - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.energizebridgewater.ca/news/meet-energize-bridgewater-summer-staff monthly 0.5 2025-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/2f06f889-1acd-4adc-9c82-0bb6258506b6/PXL_20230515_102026554.jpg News - Meet Energize Bridgewater Summer Staff - Q & A with Hargun Chhabra Why did you want to join the Energize Bridgewater team? I wanted to Join Energize Bridgewater team because after the interview I realized that I will be working with technology which will be at the end helping people, so nothing is better then learning while contributing to the society. What are you most excited to accomplish in your work on Energize Bridgewater? I want to learn about new technologies, especially cloud technologies and I strongly believe that I am already achieving that, and I am also able to impact lives in a positive way with my skills so that’s a cherry on top of the cake. What was your background (education and/or work) before joining the team? I did my B.E with specialization in computer Science and engineering from DIT University India, after completing my graduation I worked as a software developer intern, then research advisor at Macsler Techno system LLP in India , Then I started my master’s at Dalhousie University in Master of applied computer science program. What do you like about living and working in Bridgewater? It is a very calm and soothing place. What are some of your hobbies or passions outside of work? Listening to Music and Learning more about cars (like mechanical stuff although I have no hands on experience with mechanics of cars) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/f98066dc-efc2-4cc1-9e73-32b5792ebcef/Shivam1.png News - Meet Energize Bridgewater Summer Staff - Q & A with Shivam Dinesh Rank Why did you want to join the Energize Bridgewater team? When I heard about the Energy Management Information System project I was very much fascinated by the idea and wanted to do something real that contributes to society. What are you most excited to accomplish in your work on Energize Bridgewater? When we go live with our consumer portal where people in Bridgewater can see the different analytics, understand what this project is about, and how it will help them. What was your background (education and/or work) before joining the team? After this co-op, I will complete my Master’s degree in Applied Computer Science from Dalhousie University. I have completed several Internships in tech stack in my Bachelor's degree in IT. What do you like about living and working in Bridgewater? I really like how everyone greets you, even when you're out for a walk and other people are passing by. People over here are welcoming and kind. The working environment is flexible and healthy. What are some of your hobbies or passions outside of work? I like to travel a lot and that is why probably every weekend me and my friends used to visit different tourist spots in Nova scotia. https://www.energizebridgewater.ca/news/jenish-patel-joins-eb monthly 0.5 2025-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/d2d57675-4d68-495b-9c4a-e4df31dea74c/MicrosoftTeams-image+%284%29.jpg News - Energize Bridgewater adds Jenish Patel to the team - Jenish Patel joined the Energize Bridgewater staff team on April 25, 2023 as the Data Science Analyst. Jenish will be helping to make the Energy Management Information System operational over the coming months. The Energy Management Information System will be a program of Energize Bridgewater that can help homeowners, tenants, and landlords monitor the energy use in their homes and apartment buildings. We will help interpret the information coming in and make suggestions for how to reduce energy use and save money. We asked Jenish a few questions to get to know him a little bit better. You can find his answers below. https://www.energizebridgewater.ca/news/mcgill-university-researchers-measure-energy-burden-in-bridgewater monthly 0.5 2025-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/51d8f36f-7f01-4758-ba2c-ce4d309d38af/McGill+Research-1.png News - McGill University researchers measure energy burden in Bridgewater Energy poverty is one of the central issues Energize Bridgewater will address. Energy poverty refers to the struggles households experience when they cannot afford enough energy to meet their needs. Household energy needs could include heating, cooling, and powering appliances. The research has shown that 2 out of 5 households in Bridgewater are experiencing energy poverty. Researcher Laurianne Debanné explains that there is more interest in understanding and addressing energy poverty since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and the cost-of-living crisis. In the past couple of years, people spent more time at home. Housing availability and affordability became more limited, and the cost of energy went up for many. For some people, employment became erratic, and incomes decreased. These factors can put pressure on household budgets. https://www.energizebridgewater.ca/news/affordable-multifamily-launch monthly 0.5 2025-04-02 https://www.energizebridgewater.ca/news/university-of-waterloo-interviews-jessica-mcdonald monthly 0.5 2023-07-11 https://www.energizebridgewater.ca/news/town-of-bridgewater-leads-the-way monthly 0.5 2023-10-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/9169a00d-b83e-4aff-8780-9d87808174bc/December+2018-10-1.jpg News - The Town of Bridgewater leads the way in tackling energy poverty - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.energizebridgewater.ca/news/energize-bridgewater-to-launch-home-upgrades monthly 0.5 2022-12-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/9bb8b411-45c2-41de-a7b3-e638879de84b/EB+Home+Upgrades.png News - Energize Bridgewater to launch Home Upgrades program - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.energizebridgewater.ca/news/join-our-committee monthly 0.5 2023-10-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/55c94f3e-721a-44e8-9e86-bc0f97b12033/December+2018-10-1.jpg News - Join our Committee - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.energizebridgewater.ca/news/ssodas-first-months-of-service-confirms-housing-challenges-and-the-impact-for-bridgewater-residents monthly 0.5 2023-10-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/86fbbe06-da7a-484c-bc7b-2d7a5ab7ee1a/IMG_8724-HDR.jpg News - Coming Winter Heats Up Housing Crisis - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.energizebridgewater.ca/news/national-housing-day-event monthly 0.5 2023-10-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/a760ac4b-117a-4a8e-a97b-17a7e108aa4e/NationalHousingDayAD+%28Facebook+Cover%29.png News - National Housing Day Event - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.energizebridgewater.ca/news/clean-energy-financing-points-homeowner-to-the-best-investment monthly 0.5 2022-09-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/98069a07-5c23-4637-9f48-2f17c973470c/CEF+Photo+-+Bridgewater+HEA+2.jpg News - Clean Energy Financing Points Homeowner to the Best Investment - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.energizebridgewater.ca/news/coming-soon monthly 0.5 2023-10-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/6f32979e-bd75-4e80-b5d0-71e3a0b728b0/20220420+BridgES_SocialMedia_v10.jpg News - McGill Energy Research Project - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.energizebridgewater.ca/news/ssoda-a-brand-new-hub-of-coordinated-access monthly 0.5 2023-10-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/951ff884-3bd5-4e76-bfdd-f4e550acdbde/IMG_8108.jpg News - SSODA: A brand-new hub of Coordinated Access - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/906fb592-9fcc-4f1a-868a-3b889f47891c/Lisa+RYan+B%26W.jpg News - SSODA: A brand-new hub of Coordinated Access - Make it stand out Lisa Ryan, SSODA Director https://www.energizebridgewater.ca/news/power-up-the-equity-and-technology-forum monthly 0.5 2023-10-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/6be43464-8cc2-4768-af2d-3d9f355d0a4b/PowerUp2.jpg News - Power Up! 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The Equity and Technology Forum - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.energizebridgewater.ca/news/6bh9s6aqqymh6ayc16vf7ab2jf768t monthly 0.5 2021-11-13 https://www.energizebridgewater.ca/news/energy-amp-equity-documentary monthly 0.5 2023-10-11 https://www.energizebridgewater.ca/news/what-energizes-you monthly 0.5 2021-11-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/2beef0f4-8438-4640-87be-2cb087c9222e/RERS-Technical-Backgrounder-Infographic-NoLink.png News - What Energizes You? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.energizebridgewater.ca/news/the-energize-zine-march-edition monthly 0.5 2021-11-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/19aa12fc-8a00-47f4-86aa-f3c190e32341/March-Front-Cover.png News - The Energize! Zine, Spring 2020 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.energizebridgewater.ca/news/the-energize-zine-winter-2019 monthly 0.5 2021-11-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/f9d8b70d-f761-4235-89c7-fd62e9b49430/Screen+Shot+2021-11-13+at+1.36.25+PM.png News - The Energize! Zine, Winter 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.energizebridgewater.ca/news/bridgewater-wins-5-million-smart-cities-challenge monthly 0.5 2024-04-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/cce29f17-98f3-4c81-a6e7-b09f29600bc1/Screen+Shot+2021-11-13+at+1.19.58+PM.png News - Bridgewater wins $5 Million Smart Cities Challenge - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.energizebridgewater.ca/news/our-energy-investment-plan monthly 0.5 2021-11-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/788a9333-12fb-4544-b21a-2c7268d0fed1/thumb-plan.png News - Our Energy Investment Plan - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.energizebridgewater.ca/news/living-in-energy-poverty monthly 0.5 2021-11-13 https://www.energizebridgewater.ca/news/making-the-smart-city-case monthly 0.5 2023-10-11 https://www.energizebridgewater.ca/news/community-award-winner monthly 0.5 2021-11-15 https://www.energizebridgewater.ca/news/discovery-fair-2017 monthly 0.5 2021-11-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/1636835079791-6TS5K3CPR2HH4JJQRM03/Power-of-Leadership-poster-1030x802.jpg News - 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Discovery Fair 2017 https://www.energizebridgewater.ca/news/living-energy-labs-2016-2017 monthly 0.5 2021-12-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/1636828074018-0U6L8HP9CEZIQXMOAG95/LEL-Local-Energy-Improvement-Database.jpg News - Living Energy Labs 2016-2017 - Local Energy Improvement Database PROJECT STATUS Still in development Bluenose Coastal Action Foundation is looking to work with Bridgewater and area residents, organizations, and businesses to share their energy stories with the community through videos that will be made publicly available through a website. Coastal Action hopes to create a database of credible local experiences from which others can learn and gain unbiased insight into real smart energy projects. This database will provide information and experience to others in the community who may be interested in undertaking an energy efficient upgrade, allowing them to move forward more confidently towards attaining their smart energy goals. A database like this will help people and businesses find trustworthy information on the benefits and costs of different energy technologies. Sharing stories of the solutions people are already finding locally can inspire others to take action. Although the project did not come to fruition this round, many Living Energy Lab participants mentioned how needed it is. PROJECT LEADERS Bluenose Coastal Action Foundation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/1636828075236-ZDIRAGL8LQUEX8F736VJ/LEL-MTRI-Energy-Monitoring-System.png News - Living Energy Labs 2016-2017 - Renewable Energy Monitoring System PROJECT STATUS Active The Mersey Tobeatic Research Institute installed an energy monitoring system at their field station in Queens County to track real-time energy consumption and production from their renewable energy systems. With this system, researchers and visitors onsite can learn exactly how their behaviour affects power consumption and take steps to reduce their carbon footprint. By making monitoring results public, the general public may be inspired to increase sustainable efforts at their own homes and businesses. START-UP RESOURCES AWARDED Start-up cash ($400) and mentorship and support from energy experts ($375 value). LESSONS LEARNED Never underestimate the importance of troubleshooting and working energy experts. Try to work with companies that provide support over the phone instead of just email. GET INVOLVED Stop by to visit the research station and keep an eye out for the online tracking – coming soon! PROJECT LEADERS Mersey Tobeatic Research Institute WINNER OF THE PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/1636828074669-GIAA4H3UJ9YDJ1ZX5JMS/LEL-Wayfinders-Program.jpg News - Living Energy Labs 2016-2017 - The Wayfinders Program PROJECT STATUS Still in development The Wayfinders program is an innovative approach to alternate energy education. It involves a group of youth using only the power of their bodies on land and the wind on board a schooner to transport a load of South Shore produced cargo to Halifax to sell at market. By modelling change in the shipping of goods, participants learn that change is possible within their own lives. The Wayfinders Program can educate young people and the community about the value of wind-powered zero emissions transportation and sustainability in general. It may also create opportunities to bring low-carbon goods to new markets. START-UP RESOURCES AWARDED Communications support ($500 value) PROJECT LEADERSHIP The Windship Cooperative https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/1636828074751-29DRH69DKHEX7GT4ETF9/LEL-Story-Time.jpg News - Living Energy Labs 2016-2017 - Energy Stories for Young Readers PROJECT STATUS Active Donna Foulkes, a local mother and grandmother, is writing a children’s picture and story book that teaches readers about various forms of energy and the role it plays in their lives. The primary goal of the book is to help children in our community and beyond develop informed minds to make sustainable decisions. The writing process also teaches us how to translate energy concepts to many audiences, so that parents and educators can benefit as well. START-UP RESOURCES AWARDED Start-up cash ($400), communications support ($75 value), and mentorship and support from energy experts ($50 value) LESSONS LEARNED Never underestimate the benefits of mentorship in a new process. Don’t be afraid to get creative with your ideas and think outside the box because energy touches our lives in many different ways. PROJECT LEADERS Donna Foulkes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/1636828075423-HJKHBO7W55WB2QUMMGJ3/LEL-mashup_weekend.png News - Living Energy Labs 2016-2017 - Mashup Weekend: Energy Edition PROJECT STATUS Completed (May 2017) The Mashup Weekend: Energy Edition brought together enthusiastic entrepreneurs and energy experts to bring new energy-related business ideas to life over the course of a weekend. Events like the Mashup Weekend can support local entrepreneurs and encourage the local energy economy. It stimulates community innovation and inspires people to go from thinking about an idea to taking action. START-UP RESOURCES AWARDED Start-up cash ($1,000) and mentorship and support from energy experts ($575 value) LESSONS LEARNED The more risks you take, the more confident you are trying new approaches! GET INVOLVED The group came up with four new ideas for possible energy businesses and worked out many of the logistics for those projects. The next step is giving those ideas away to the public at the Energize Nova Scotia: Discovery Fair on October 27 and 28. PROJECT LEADERS Mashup Lab https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/1636828073439-ACTPEHBVSOEAE7VZHH2F/LEL-Greenhouse-Study.jpg News - Living Energy Labs 2016-2017 - Greenhouse Heating Study PROJECT STATUS Active Five years ago, David Maxwell (a DIY enthusiast and inveterate tinkerer) built a passive solar greenhouse with solar hot water storage. He is constantly improving it and wants to share his experience to build a network of local energy innovators. David’s work educates the community about the value of greenhouses, which allow us to grow more food locally. It also teaches about solar energy generation and monitoring systems. People looking to embark on their own projects can benefits from David’s DIY lessons and enjoy a locally grown fig while they’re at it. LESSONS LEARNED Do your best to keep in mind the balance between practicality, cost, and feasibility. Look around for inspiration – there is no need to reinvent the wheel. GET INVOLVED Get in touch with David to learn more about greenhouses, renewable energy, and locally grown apples! PROJECT LEADERS David Maxwell. David welcomes you to contact him to learn more about his project or to share information: maxwelldm@eastlink.ca / 902-766-0305 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/1636828072937-VPKJ3TMNAGKPEA1X9GCA/LEL-2016-07-08-cec-opens+%281%29.jpg News - Living Energy Labs 2016-2017 - The Community Energy Centre PROJECT STATUS Completed (June – December 2016) The Centre provided a friendly space for the public to explore different dimensions of energy sustainability. It was hosted at 557 King Street in the Discover Bridgewater centre. Through the Centre, the public received practical skills and information about energy. It allowed energy service and product providers to connect with the public and introduced Bridgewater’s new Energy Partnership to the community. LESSONS LEARNED Part of the Centre’s success came from the space allowing visitors to learn on their own or with the help of an Energy Ambassador. It highlighted the value of personal relationships and the optimism of the community regarding Bridgewater’s energy future. PROJECT LEADERS The Nodding Group, Efficiency Nova Scotia, Bridgewater Development Association, Bluenose Coastal Action Foundation, Town of Bridgewater PROJECT SPONSORS The Nodding Group, Clean Foundation, Town of Bridgewater https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/1636828073950-BU5YEY7RMEFPGGOHNQN3/LEL-Indian-Garden-Farms-Monitoring-System.jpg News - Living Energy Labs 2016-2017 - Renewable Energy Monitoring System PROJECT STATUS Completed (Summer 2017) Matthew Hebb is a DIY enthusiast who has been experimenting with solar and wind energy systems at Indian Garden Farms for the past 5 years. With their newly installed real-time energy monitoring system, they are able to measure renewable energy produced onsite. The charts below summarize the first 6 months of data collected. Click here to see their power generation results in real time! This project helps the community learn about wind and solar potential nearby. It also teaches about the ins and outs of the DIY approach, which other people can benefit from when building their own renewable energy systems. START-UP RESOURCES AWARDED Start-up cash ($400) LESSONS LEARNED You can from trial and error, from other people, and from online guides. Always source your materials from reputable sellers and, if using batteries, focus your resources there because cheap ones will short out in no time! GET INVOLVED Head on up to Indian Garden Farms for a pint of strawberries and to watch the wind turbines at work. Watch for the online tracking to be released soon and don’t be afraid to approach Matt with any questions! PROJECT LEADERS Indian Garden Farms https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/1636828073351-5HX4TGSX93VLVB6CC9TG/LEL-Eco-Green-Loans.jpg News - Living Energy Labs 2016-2017 - Eco-Green Loan Program PROJECT STATUS Active LaHave River Credit Union introduced low-interest loans for sustainable energy projects ranging from solar power, to energy efficiency renovations, to electric vehicles. They are also collecting and sharing the success stories and experiences of willing participants, so that as many people as possible can benefit from their experiences. Low-interest loans make living sustainably more affordable and allow the investment to be recovered through reduced energy costs going forward. When customers choose to tell their story, it allows the community in to learn more about personal energy improvements, what works and what doesn’t work, and what kinds of savings and benefits can be achieved. START-UP RESOURCES AWARDED Communications support ($448 value) LESSONS LEARNED Advertising and visibility are key. Word of mouth is great, but consider Facebook, the radio, and the newspaper to promote your next big energy idea. GET INVOLVED If you’re looking to invest in sustainability solutions, but don’t have access to the money up front, head to the LaHave River Credit Union for an Eco-Green Loan! PROJECT LEADERS LaHave River Credit Union https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/1636828072936-SOXOG9POF4LH3V3RFI0E/LEL-Clean-Energy-Financing-for-Homes.jpg News - Living Energy Labs 2016-2017 - Clean Energy Financing PROJECT STATUS Active Clean Energy Financing is a new program that allows eligible homeowners to receive low-interest (4%) municipal loans, repayable over 10 years, to implement a wide range of energy efficiency and renewable energy upgrades to their properties. The program is available to homeowners in the Town of Bridgewater and in the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg. Combined with energy savings, the program aims to leave home owner cash-flow positive from day one. Eligible upgrades include insulation, heating systems, and solar technologies. Homeowners receive guidance in planning and managing their upgrades from qualified energy advisors with the Clean Foundation. In addition, the financing is attached to the property instead of the individual, meaning that it is passed to the new owner if the property is sold, and it is payable through municipal charges just like tax bills. This makes home energy improvements affordable and accessible for more people in the community. GET INVOLVED Look into ways to improve the energy efficiency of your own home, starting with the Clean Foundation booth at the Energize Nova Scotia: Discovery Fair. 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The rest is burned off as heat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/77324284-e50a-4864-91fc-19d96151d3f9/3.jpg Home A group of young people sporting Energize Bridgewater t-shirts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/3777b65b-9b17-4c75-baa2-46d2c1b267e6/gaelle-marcel-Mur1brzxdKM-unsplash.jpg Home Lay carpets and rugs to retain heat better than hardwood or tile. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/dadc03ae-7450-47ac-825a-0b2b56a1494b/Screen+Shot+2021-11-15+at+9.47.13+AM.png Home A house in the midst of energy efficiency renovations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/eac1bb55-9687-4d63-8aa7-d5f2745769be/engin-akyurt-yCYVV8-kQNM-unsplash.jpg Home Wash your laundry on the cold cycle! Your washing machine spends 80-90% of its energy heating water. Even better, choose a front-loading machine next time you upgrade, which uses only 60% of the water and half the energy of a top-loading unit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/1636995094438-K5ONUKWYTUF9B0ZI6KXT/SURU-7-1030x687.jpg Home SURU Bikes demonstrates their electric bike at the 2017 Discovery Fair. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/1e0e4d0c-9432-445a-bb3d-61eb67cda39e/brooke-lark-KyUmKlXrhAM-unsplash.jpg Home Air-dry dishes instead of using your dishwasher’s ‘heat dry’ function. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/1636994995598-010HTEPMAZSJRAENU4AG/1.jpg Home The Energize Bridgewater and Town of Bridgewater team. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/96f9a97f-0437-4acb-b897-7791ca55c000/chuttersnap-gts_Eh4g1lk-unsplash.jpg Home By driving aggressively or above the speed limit, we burn through 31% more fuel. Get into the car with time to spare, so you’re not rushed, and drive between 80 and 100 km/h. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/94216b00-6130-4b6c-8b55-ca55a01510d8/5.jpg Home A contractor installs a window for energy efficiency. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/1636738099581-GAXIFA8H0W9VP7UX9TWB/daeva-miles-zjasO1yZ6hQ-unsplash.jpg Home Air-dry your laundry, even on sunny winter days, for a fresh scent and big energy savings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/0ab53db3-ad45-4827-92f2-c39aacd24a9c/2.jpg Home Solar panels installed in front of a house. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/9c0f0f28-2abc-4aa1-936d-bdbcdc2379b4/jessy-smith-zFOm6KzA-7g-unsplash.jpg Home Unplug your desktop computer when you’re not using it. Even turned off, a plugged-in computer burns up 80 watts per day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/a786a75f-e0b1-415f-8252-019664a3c907/6.jpg Home A candid shot of a man engaging a young child in a scientific display at the 2017 Discovery Fair. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/d41c453f-8e40-4dbe-b83c-2315f67c48a2/vladyslav-bahara-5FF8D5_0ls4-unsplash.jpg Home Be aware of your kitchen's big energy draws. Cook with your microwave, toaster oven, or crock pot to use a fraction of the energy of your oven. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/1636995139042-RIL0HYTC88DDKE4Y8DFY/NSCC-Applied-Research-6-1030x687.jpg Home A presentation at the 2017 Discovery Fair. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/1ebc95d6-73da-471a-a112-5904efb2e206/sasikan-ulevik-8jQC5RHWuSE-unsplash.jpg Home Fix leaky faucets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/49cd2267-20be-49c9-8f08-064e54caf965/NSCC-Applied-Research-3-1030x687.jpg Home An electric vehicle at the 2017 Discovery Fair. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/f39724a3-6224-460c-a40f-447c0187b3e8/ello-AEU9UZstCfs-unsplash.jpg Home Clean the dust off your fridge's back coils and clean out your dishwasher’s filters and drains so these essential appliances don’t have to work so hard to do their jobs. And don’t overfill your fridge and freezer — when it’s jam-packed, it draws more energy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/1636995214381-JSRTMZYDJAZEGF048DMB/7.jpg Home The Mayor of Bridgewater giving an award for Energize Bridgewater. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/63586b6a-35eb-4a1c-bf58-fcc88e723cf2/aaron-burden-5AiWn2U10cw-unsplash.jpg Home Strategically plant trees or shrubs around your house to create wind blocks, saving up to $250 a year in energy costs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/11fb44ad-4d1a-4c56-9c1c-25c657559f52/8.png Home A house undergoing renovations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/5d6ee2f6-2772-4747-9f1b-060d8a711a00/11.png Home A cyclist arrives at the Lunenburg County Lifestyle Centre. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/1636995175535-LKQGTIOMUFL895SOACZW/10.jpg Home A display at the 2017 Discovery Fair. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/1636995553328-ZRV3EQN5UMGNEFZGWIQC/13.jpg Home A greenhouse. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/d29572d9-f267-403b-8669-d6135d1f0455/15.png Home A contractor working on an energy efficiency retrofit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/fbfe826c-4a55-444b-9161-455dc20df156/16.jpg Home A display at the 2017 Discovery Fair. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/4d0f4797-1cf4-4fe1-8d32-1f0f9c1151d2/17.jpg Home A display at the 2017 Discovery Fair. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/218f4d03-ddff-4897-aef2-8d75c95f9328/18.jpg Home A display at the 2017 Discovery Fair. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/7208530d-eda2-496f-b421-312803303e4f/19.png Home A wind turbine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/28b36573-b597-447d-92bc-1048431d5194/20.jpg Home Energize Bridgewater https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/ffbfba67-6b11-446a-98a8-1150d859651d/21.png Home A contractor with retrofit plans. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/3e3f959b-b086-4ba8-9b37-810318bc3606/ICON-house.png Home - 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We help you live more affordably in our town. The South Shore Open Doors Association (SSODA) launched in 2022 to offer Coordinated Access services. SSODA provides a single access point for residents to address housing and energy needs. Since its launch, SSODA quickly became a valued partner in addressing homelessness in Bridgewater. If you are experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity, contact SSODA for support. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/1512632d-dcd1-4c8f-b192-6f49e245434f/SSODA-Logo-FullColour.png Coordinated Access - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.energizebridgewater.ca/upgrades-v1 daily 0.75 2023-03-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/21527e45-fe0c-4527-a3f7-ad12e9ca0975/erik-mclean-aCshJn3y93s-unsplash.jpg ARCHIVE: Home Upgrades V1 - We coordinate energy efficiency renovations to make homes more affordable and comfortable through all our Maritime seasons. The impact of tighter homes and lower energy bills helps families and reduces our community’s long-term emissions. Get started by contacting our Navigator by email or call (902) 530 - 3621. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/9db2e4a5-409d-4c64-b7c5-81c6edb4fc85/EB+Home+Upgrades.png ARCHIVE: Home Upgrades V1 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.energizebridgewater.ca/investment daily 0.75 2023-03-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a847db0da28769687653a/c6d70c33-9c10-496a-9a17-67a92954d43d/Screen+Shot+2021-11-15+at+9.47.27+AM.jpg ARCHIVE: Invest - We are setting up an investment hub for Bridgewater’s better today and brighter tomorrow. By connecting people to existing funding and financing, we’ll give them the chance to reduce the running costs of their homes. 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