eMERGE Guelph is a not-for-profit that has been helping to fight climate change since 2002, from helping people reduce their energy and water use to changing public policy.
“We believe that 100 per cent renewable energy (100RE) for the City of Guelph is not only possible, but must be achieved long before 2050,” shared executive director Evan Ferrari.
We caught up with eMERGE to learn more about the organization.
WHAT IS eMERGE?
eMERGE highlights how smart behaviour and improved efficiency helps residents save money while reducing their impact on the environment. We also work to engage and educate citizens and organizations on the policy changes that are key to meeting our environmental goals of fighting climate change.
As a member of Green Communities Canada, our work is part of a larger network of environmental organizations working for a better future for folks in Guelph and across Canada.
— Evan Ferrari, executive director
HOW CAN PEOPLE GET INVOLVED IN THE ORGANIZATION?
The gateway for many people is to take part in our Home Tune-Up: a free in-home analysis of your energy and water bills and how you can reduce consumption, save money and fight climate change. We also host numerous events (online during COVID-19), ranging from “Are EVs bad for the Environment?” to “Talk as if Climate Change Matters” and “Salty Softeners, Salty Rivers,” to name just a few. eMERGE has been at the forefront of instigating major changes in climate change policy initiatives at the City of Guelph.
— Evan Ferrari, executive director
WHERE CAN PEOPLE LEARN MORE?
You can sign up for a Home Tune-Up and stay up to date with our newsletter here: emergeguelph.ca.
— Evan Ferrari, executive director
WHAT CAN OUR COMMUNITY DO RIGHT NOW TO FIGHT CLIMATE CHANGE?
We can all begin by talking about climate change with our family and friends first. Talk alone is a great start, but then lead by example. Start with small steps, reducing fossil (fuel) use, then set more ambitious goals, including getting involved with changing policy.
— Evan Ferrari, executive director
Our community can play a massive role in pushing towards a decarbonized future and (pursuing) a 100RE future; it all can start from reducing energy and water use, reducing waste, embracing sustainable transportation individually and joining local environmental organizations that can help in fighting climate change by improving policies collectively.
— Rasha Abusitta, sustainability program co-ordinator
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