Past Announcements
2013
April 23, 2013
Region of Waterloo Rainwater Harvesting Week
Read the article by REEP's Cheryl Evans on page 3.
March 12, 2013
REEP receives EcoAction grant
Funding for the Great Draft-Proofing Crackdown project from Environment Canada.
May 14, 2013
In Memoriam of Lynne Woolstencroft (1943 - 2013):
REEP staff join our community in celebrating the life of Lynne Woolstencroft, environmental champion and a true friend of REEP. We extend our condolences to Lynne’s family and to the citizens of Waterloo.
February 4, 2013
ClimateAction Discussion Board
Join the conversation, post an idea or ask a question about the direction of community-wide action on climate change in Waterloo Region.
January 31, 2013
Call for Demonstration Projects
RAIN is seeking to help community groups implement and showcase ecological sto
2012
June 26, 2012
REEP 2011 Annual Report
REEP receives 2011 Minister's Award for Environmental Excellence, rainwater education and action becomes primary focus at REEP, and more.
June 8, 2012
Change Begins at Home (PDF, pg.16)
REEP's Paul Parker is profiled in the University of Waterloo spring issue.
May 17, 2012
Time to test your well?
Article in the Elmira Independent written by our Well Aware guide Susan Bryant.
May 10, 2012
REEP honoured for Environmental Excellence
The Ontario Ministry of Environment has distinguished REEP as a recipient of its 2011 Award for Environmental Excellence.
May 10, 2012
REEP House on the campaign trail
Ontario's Green Party leader surveys
the green technologies on display at the REEP House for Sustainable Living.
January 4, 2012
Reaping Energy Savings Through REEP Green Solutions
Article in The Record.
2011
October 26, 2011
Residential Water Softener Performance Study
By Region of Waterloo.
October 22, 2011
REEP House Keeps Storm Water From Running Off
Article in The Record.
September 1, 2011
The Climate Collaborative RFP
Seeking proposals for technical support to complete a community-wide greenhouse gas inventory of Waterloo Region.
August 3, 2011
A New Collaborative Project
REEP, Sustainable Waterloo and the Region of Waterloo have received funding to take action on community-wide greenhouse gas emissions.
July 13, 2011
ecoENERGY Program Renewal
Details on renewal of home energy saving program including $400 million in grants. Click to register
September 9, 2011
Save Money While You Dance
Article about Sept. 24 launch party for REEP Kitchener Home Energy Grants.
August 3, 2011
A New Collaborative Project
REEP, Sustainable Waterloo and the Region of Waterloo have received funding to take action on community-wide greenhouse gas emissions.
July 13, 2011
ecoENERGY Program Renewal
Details on renewal of home energy saving program including $400 million in grants. Click to register
July 13, 2011
Double Grants in Kitchener
REEP and City of Kitchener announce $500,000 for Kitchener Home Energy Improvement Program
June 27, 2011
Putting Pet Waste to Work
Article in The Record about REEP composting workshop.
May 20, 2011
Commuter Challenge Churches
Article in Waterloo Region Record.
June 6, 2011
ecoENERGY Program Extension in Canada's 2011 Budget
Details to follow.
May 17, 2011
Interfaith Landscaping Event
Inspiring event at REEP House profiled on MCC Ontario website.
May 11, 2011
Federal Grants to Return
One year ecoENERGY extention will stay in 2011 budget.
May 8, 2011
REEP in The Record
Jane's Walk focuses on keeping Victoria Lake clean.
Feb 8, 2011
New Water Funding
REEP awarded funds for Urban/rural Watershed protection.
Mar 2, 2011
Kitchener Supports REEP!
Council supports REEP in 2011 budget. Thanks for your support!
April 19, 2011
LEAF Funding Announced
Thanks City of Kitchener for supporting Kitchener Home Energy Improvement and RAIN programs.
2010
Nov 9 - Building - or rejuvenating! - a great Green Team. Greening Sacred Spaces Workshop.
Nov 6 - Today's Rooftop Solar Opportunities - an article by REEP.
Nov 5 - Hiring REEP House Outreach Assistant. Applications due by 3pm Nov 11, 2010.
Oct 8 - REEP program wants rural residents Well Aware. Article in the Woolwich Observer.
Sept 17 - Green Dream Home. Full-page colour article about REEP House in The Record.
Support for home energy labelling. Click-and-mail letters to Ontario government at this link.
Aug 18 - REEPing the Benefits. Article about home energy evaluation and Peaksaver in Cambridge Times.
Aug 18 - Video on REEP Energy Audit for Faith Buildings. Clip from Creation Care DVD from Mennonite Central Committee.
Jul 8 - REEP House begins limited tours - Come experience our Century brick home!
Jul 6 - Green Light to Low-Income Energy Program - Energy Minister Brad Duguid puts wheels in motion.
Jun 25 - Grants help churches with energy audits - REEP's Greening Sacred Spaces evaluations featured in the Kitchener Record.
Jun 16 - REEP House Showcased - Ontario government praises culture of conversation.
Jun 10 - Faith Building Audits - Now eligible for a 50% rebate off the initial cost
May 19 - Faith Groups organize tree planting - Greening Sacred Spaces coordinator Jane Snyder writes about this diverse event
May 5 - Grant Update - Up to $5000 still available to Ontario home and property owners
Apr 28 - Article about Ontario grants and REEP in Waterloo Chronicle
Apr 9 - Ontario green home leaders recognized - REEP House wins Home Sweet Home award for Green Living!
2009
Dec 11 - Article about REEP House for Sustainable Living in Waterloo Region Record.
Dec 8 - Visit the Climate Action Network or David Suzuki Foundation and help Canada take action on climate change.
May 22 - Article on REEP's Well Aware program in today's Waterloo Region Record
May 22 - Sign a petition to support the Ontario Green Energy Act
May 12 - Province of Ontario Will Match Higher ecoENERGY Grants
Apr 18 - Solar-powered hot water system meets demands of family of five - Article from The Star
Apr 17 - REEP's offices have moved to 222 Frederick Street, Kitchener
Apr 9 - Our services are now tax-free
Mar 30 - ecoENERGY grants increase by 25%, and other changes to ecoENERGY program
Feb 9 - Update from NRCan on ecoENERGY grant delays
Feb 4 - Information Regarding Retrofoam
Jan 30 - Proposed Home Renovation Sales Tax - News release from Government of Canada
2008
Dec 2008 - Thermostats Setbacks Do Save Energy - Article from Home Energy Magazine