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Do you know how Empower Me began? Meet Areef Abraham – the miracle worker behind Empower Me. Originally born born in Tanzania, Areef has always been interested in building communities and developing technical skills.  As a mechanical engineer, Areef has dedicated his 25 year career to energy efficiency. But he wanted to do more. InRead more

Even Marie Kondo can overlook energy efficiency from time to time. Here are some spring-cleaning tips that will not only bring you joy but will also improve your home’s efficiency and make you more comfortable! Let’s take a look at that fridgeThe cold winter months are over and it’s time to clean out that fridge.Read more

Lunar New Year is celebrated by many throughout Asia and worldwide and marks the beginning of spring and the end of winter. For countries like China with a long agricultural history, Lunar New Year is significant for many and still remains relevant today. Even in a modern city like Hong Kong, the ‘New York CityRead more

Winter’s coming, it’s time to get cozy. It’s tempting to crank up the thermostat but with home heating accounting for over 60% of Canadian utility bills, our arctic winters can be financially crippling for some households. Below are 10 simple tips for keeping your home toasty and reducing your environmental impact for little or noRead more

Empower Me’s Managing Director presents in Ottawa about designing and implementing energy efficiency programs in underserved communities Ottawa, ON – Empower Me’s Managing Director, Yasmin Abraham, was given the prestegious opportunity to present to The House of Commons Standing Committee on Natural Resources this week to assist them in their study of the economic opportunitiesRead more

At Empower Me we love a great advertising campaign that leaves you feeling good and sticks in your mind. Whether it’s a funny script, a clever idea, or a heartfelt message, some campaigns can change your perspective about the world around you Below are six campaigns that we think have great messages about connecting withRead more

Home appliances are a major investment, so it’s important to do your homework before buying. If you’re like most people, you’re looking for certain features – a front loading machine, or a fridge door that opens left or right for example.  While these are all important, the appliance’s energy efficiency may actually be the mostRead more

May 27th marked the beginning of Ramadan – the most sacred Islamic month observed by the majority of the world’s 1.6 billion Muslims. Empower Me invited one of our Energy Mentors, Faiza Yameen, to share her Ramadan experience with us. What is Ramadan? Every year during the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, Muslims aroundRead more

Traditionally, Summer is a time when our energy bills naturally deplete. Between the longer days and warmer temperatures, we tend to use less energy in our homes. Regardless of this, we want to make sure you’re maximizing your energy savings in every way possible. We’ve come up with eight top tips for saving energy inRead more

Areef Abraham. We are delighted to announce that Empower Me’s Executive Director, Areef Abraham, is a finalist in the RBC Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards! Voting is open until May 17th for selecting the 25 finalists. Areef Abraham is a natural community collaborator who loves to connect with people and help them move from ideasRead more