[Sust-mar] Winter 2015 Newsletter ~ Bulletin d'hiver 2015

[EOS Eco-Energy]

Happy winter! Bonne hiver!
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EOS is full of energy this winter with great events across the Tantramar region. First up is the Port Elgin Energy Saving Pizza Party! Read more about the event and the village's plan to reduce emissions and save energy below. EOS and many partners and volunteers have been busy planning the third annual Tantramar Climate Change Week for February 1-7. The week features events on preparing for flooding at home, green investing, solar energy, and living off the grid. David Coon will visit to discuss renewable energy and his vision for New Brunswick. Events will also take place for children at local libraries and EOS will be visiting local schools with hands-on renewable energy activities. And be sure to enter our Climate Change Week contest. Tell us how you are saving energy and win some great prizes (details below). Finally, check out the end of the newsletter for more great events coming up across the Maritimes. EOS wishes you a wonderful winter season!

EOS est plein d'énergie c'est hiver avec des événements excellents! Par example la Semaine de changement climatique de Tantramar sera le 1 au 7 février. La Semaine est devenue une occasion pour les résidents et résidentes de la région d’en apprendre davantage sur les questions de changement climatique et d’énergie, de prendre des mesures et de célébrer les solutions. EOS encourageons les résidentes et résidents à  télécharger et de soumettre un formulaire de promesse de mesures climatiques pour courir la chance de gagner des prix (détails ci-dessous). EOS vous souhaite une merveilleuse saison d'hiver!

Amanda Marlin - Executive Director, Directrice générale

Port Elgin Energy Saving Pizza Party!
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The Port Elgin village council invites Port Elgin residents, business owners and representatives from local organizations to a community pizza party and planning session on reducing energy use in the village.  Robert Robichaud of NB Power will be discussing energy-saving (and money-saving!) tips for homes and businesses.  Amanda Marlin of EOS Eco-Energy will then lead a community action planning session where participants will decide how the village (homes, businesses and institutions) will save energy and reduce emissions.

Port Elgin has been a member of the national “Partners for Climate Protection” program since 2009. The PCP program is a 5-step process to save energy and reduce carbon emissions at the municipal level. In 2011 the community undertook a baseline emissions study and discovered that municipal operations released 99 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere that year while the community released 6,069 metric tonnes. Last year the village council passed motions to reduce their municipal emissions by 20% and community emissions by 6% by the year 2021.  The village council is currently working on their action plan to reduce emissions from all municipal operations. The action planning work is being led by EOS Eco-Energy with funding from the New Brunswick Environmental Trust Fund.

The community pizza party is free to attend and takes place Tuesday, January 27th from 6-8pm at the Port Elgin Fire Hall, 41 East Main St. For more information contact EOS Eco-Energy at 536-4487 or eos at nb.abin.com.

Tantramar Climate Change Week Feb 1-7, 2015
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The third annual Tantramar Climate Change Week is set for February 1-7th across the Tantramar-Memramcook region.  Climate Change Week has become an opportunity for local residents to learn more about climate change and energy issues, to take action, and to celebrate solutions. Some of the highlights include Tuesday evening, February 3rd, from 5-6:30pm at the Sackville Town Hall, when the Sackville Emergency Measures Organization will be hosting an evening about preparing for flooding in Tantramar. The public is invited to learn more about the dykes, Sackville’s emergency plan, and how to prepare for flood events at home. Wednesday evening, February 4th, Divest MTA will be hosting an evening about green investing and airing the documentary “Do the Math” about divesting from oil in the Mount Allison University Library Theatre at 7pm. The Tantramar Family Resource Centre is organizing an afternoon of eco-friendly crafts Thursday, February 5th at the Sackville Library (2:30-4:30). That same day EOS will be hosting a climate change story time and activities at the Dorchester Library from 3-4pm. Friday evening, February 6th, from 6:30-8:30pm the Tantramar Alliance Against Hydro-Fracking will be hosting an evening with David Coon at St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Sackville. The public is invited to attend to hear more about renewable energy and Mr. Coon’s plans for the future of New Brunswick. The week finishes Saturday, February 7th with a talk about living off the grid with Wendy Keats and Jim Brown, off-grid pioneers from southeast New Brunswick. The talk takes place at the Dorchester Veteran’s Community Centre (formerly St. Ed’s Hall) from 1-4pm. Throughout the week EOS Eco-Energy is organizing hands-on activities about renewable energy in local schools, including in Port Elgin and Memramcook. Residents are encouraged to visit www.eosecoenergy.com/en/tccw2015 to download and submit a Climate Action Pledge Sheet for a chance to win a 72 Hour Emergency kit and energy efficiency prizes. The deadline to enter is Saturday, February 7th. **Check out the [Tantramat Climate Change Week schedule](http://www.eosecoenergy.com/en/tccw2015) or contact 536-4487 or eos at nb.aibn.com for more information** All events are free and everyone is welcome. Funding for Climate Change Week is provided by the New Brunswick Environmental Trust Fund.

Semaine de changement climatique de Tantramar 1 au 7 fév, 2015
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L’édition annuelle de la troisième Semaine de changement climatique de Tantramar aura lieu du 1er au 7 février 2015 à l’échelle de la région de Tantramar-Memramcook. La Semaine de changement climatique est devenue une occasion pour les résidents et résidentes de la région d’en apprendre davantage sur les questions de changement climatique et d’énergie, de prendre des mesures et de célébrer les solutions. Le mardi 3 février 2015, de 17 h à 18 h 30, à l’hôtel de ville de Sackville, l’organisation des mesures d’urgence de Sackville animera une soirée sur la préparation aux inondations à Tantramar. La population est invitée à en apprendre davantage sur les digues, le plan d’urgence de  Sackville et la façon de se préparer aux inondations à la maison. Le mercredi 4 février 2015, en soirée, Divest MTA animera une soirée sur les investissements écologiques et fera la projection du documentaire Do the Math (tirez vos conclusions) sur la cessation des activités d’exploitation de pétrole à l’amphithéâtre de l’Université Mount Allison à 19 h. Le jeudi 5 février 2015, de 14 h 30 à 16 h 30, le Tantramar Family Resource Centre organisera un après-midi d’artisanat respectueux de l’environnement. Cette même journée, EOS animera une heure du conte et des activités à la bibliothèque de Dorchester, de 15 h à 16 h. Le vendredi 5 février 2015, de 18 h 30 à 20 h 30, l’organisation Tantramar Alliance Against Hydro Fracking organisera une soirée avec David Coon à la St. Paul’s Anglican Church à Sackville. Le public est invité à y assister pour en savoir davantage sur l’énergie renouvelable et les plans de M. Coon pour l’avenir du Nouveau-Brunswick. La soirée se terminera le samedi 7 février 2015 avec une discussion sur les moyens de vivre sans réseau électrique avec Wendy Keats et Jim Brown, deux pionniers « débranchés » du sud-est du Nouveau-Brunswick. L’activité se déroulera au Dorchester Veteran’s Community Centre (anciennement appelé St. Ed’s Hall), de 13 h à 16 h. Les activités ci-dessus seront présentées en anglais, mais nous répondrons avec plaisir aux questions posées en français. Tout au long de la semaine, EOS Éco-énergie organisera des activités pratiques sur l’énergie renouvelable dans les écoles de la région, y compris des activités en français à l’École Abbey Laundry, à Memramcook. Nous encourageons les résidentes et résidents à consulter le site www.eosecoenergy.com/en/tccw2015  afin de télécharger et de soumettre le formulaire de promesse de mesures climatiques pour courir la chance de gagner une trousse d’urgence (survie de 72 heures) et des prix d’efficacité énergétique. La date limite d’inscription est le samedi 7 février 2015. **Obtenir un [horaire complet des activités](http://www.eosecoenergy.com/en/tccw2015), ou composez le 536-4487 ou envoyer un courriel à eos at nb.aibn.com.** C’est grâce au financement du Fonds en fiducie pour l’environnement du Nouveau-Brunswick que les activités de la Semaine de changement climatique auront lieu.

Beat the Peak
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NB Power is challenging New Brunswickers to work together to save energy and win prizes.

This friendly competition can help us beat New Brunswick's electricity peak.

Join the challenge between January 19 and February 6 by registering at [here](http://www.beatthepeak.ca). Any New Brunswicker can participate and win prizes. Energy-saving acts by residents of Fredericton and New Maryland, and Dieppe, Moncton and Riverview will be counted towards the community challenge. Share how you are saving energy at home and qualify to win weekday and weekly prizes.The community with the highest rate of participation will receive an investment of $10,000 in energy savings at their local YMCA.

Dorchester Energy Saving Dessert Party
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The Dorchester village council invites Dorchester residents, business owners and representatives from local organizations to a community dessert party and planning session on reducing energy use in the village. Robert Robichaud of NB Power will be discussing energy-saving (and money-saving!) tips for homes and businesses. Amanda Marlin of EOS Eco-Energy will then lead a community action planning session where participants will decide how the village (homes, businesses and institutions) will save energy and reduce emissions. Dorchester has been a member of the national “Partners for Climate Protection” program since 2001. The PCP program is a 5-step process to save energy and reduce carbon emissions at the municipal level. In 2011 the community undertook a baseline emissions study and discovered that municipal operations released 185 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere that year while the community released 6,402 metric tonnes. Last year the village council passed motions to reduce their municipal emissions by 20% and community emissions by 6% by the year 2021. The village council is currently working on their action plan to reduce emissions from all municipal operations. The action planning work is being led by EOS Eco-Energy with funding from the New Brunswick Environmental Trust Fund. The community dessert party is free to attend and takes place Wednesday, February 11th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at the Dorchester Veterans Community Centre (4955 Main St., Dorchester). For more information contact EOS Eco-Energy at 536-4487 or eos at nb.abin.com.

Wood Stove Change Out Program
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Until March 31st receive a rebate of $250 from the NB Lung Association and in some Municipalities an incentive award for upgrading your old uncertified wood burning stove, fireplace-insert or by upgrading to a fireplace-insert in an open hearth fireplace. Save money, use less fire wood, and improve indoor air quality. Find out more from the [NB Lung Association](http://nb.lung.ca/woodstoves/).

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