Environmental Action in Cardinal Glen

Read about the small and not so small actions of the Robertson family in Cardinal Glen.

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Ecology Ottawa is proposing an Ecology Ottawa Community Network that is made up of people that want to run city-wide campaigns and are prepared to organize in their own community.

Here is a glimpse at what could be done.
Energy reduction initiatives:
• High efficiency natural gas furnace.
• Gradually replacing old windows.
• Low flow showerheads and toilets.
• Installed rain barrels.
• Efficient dish and clothes washers.
• Small 25 gallon electric hot water heater.
• Wrought iron front door.
• Awnings on south facing windows.
• Overhead ceiling fans.
• Indoor drying rack above the stairwell.
• Natural gas cooktop.
• Small electric convection oven.
• Energy recovery ventilator.
• Airtight woodstove.
• Replaced barbeque with a small unit.
• Sealed air leaks.
• Replaced bulbs with compact fluorescents.
• Reshingled the roof with light shingles.
• Reinsulated and ventilated attic space.
• Purchased a Toyota Prius.