Considering rooftop solar for your home? Want to understand if it’s worth it? Got more questions than answers? Then join the HVRA Net Zero Project’s next webinar: “Rooftop Solar: What You Need to Know”. It will be a practical information session about installing solar PV panels with plenty of time for Q&A.
… Read more Webinar recording: Rooftop Solar, what you need to know – Jun 12
Net Zero’s Best Buy induction stove promotion is continuing – and expanding. The list of induction ranges and stovetops on offer at discounted prices has expanded to include many more makes and models including Bosch, LG, and Cafe, in addition to the original Frigidaire,
Got questions about heat pumps? Want to know what your downtown neighbours installed, and who they hired for the installation? We’ve compiled this list of Toronto homeowners who have recently retrofitted their homes with air source heat pumps. They are willing to share their experiences and take questions.
If you live in an old house that has air ducts for heating, cooling and ventilation, your home would likely benefit from having those ducts sealed. The improvement in your home’s comfort and energy efficiency could be significant. It certainly was with this Harbord Villager’s home.
… Read more A first hand account from Tim Grant, a Harbord Villager, of sealing his home’s leaky ducts
We’re facing a climate emergency and need urgently to reduce our carbon footprint. The good news is that there are a host of great new technologies to help. For old houses, like the ones that dominate Harbord Village, the journey towards NetZero emissions can seem daunting.
… Read more Recording of the HV Homeowners’ panel, Tues. Dec. 13
Harbord Village residents are invited to attend the online 2022 HVRA Annual General Meeting on October 18. We are pleased to announce Adam Vaughan as our guest speaker. Many of us remember him as our MP (2014-2021) and Councillor (2006-2014). Adam will speak on the timely topic of civic engagement at the municipal level
… Read more HVRA 2022 Annual General Meeting, 7-9pm, Tues. Oct. 18, 7–9 p.m. (by Zoom)
In this free webinar, we’ll learn how e-bikes work and explore the unique features of each of the following types: commuter, folding and cargo e-bikes. We’ll examine the benefits they offer and their potential to transform our transportation system. Watch the webinar recording.
… Read more Recording of E-Bike Webinar, Wed. Oct. 5, 7:00–8:30pm
Join friends and neighbours at HVRA’s Fall Fair! We’re back this year in person! Meet your neighbours, learn more about HVRA activities, eat, drink, relax, have fun! Scroll down for more details, including the full music schedule.
Featuring live music, BBQ,
… Read more HVRA Fall Fair is back! Sun. Sept. 11, noon-6pm, Margaret Fairley Park