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Have you seen our one-year impact posts on social media? Since last year, with the help of our Energy Champions, the Empower Me program avoided 7,141 tonnes of GHGs. That’s the same amount of  energy used by 855 homes or 1,516 passenger cars for one year. But what exactly are GHGs? And why does itRead more

With high gas prices and new technology, Electric Vehicles (EVs) are becoming more common around the world. Are you in the market to upgrade your gas-powered vehicle to an electric one? Well, you are at the right place! Even if you are not quite there, here are five little known facts about EVs: Gas priceRead more

Do you know what keeps you warm at night? For many newcomers, it is a mystery. Amir Reza Saidi met our Energy Mentor, Mehrdad, at Calgary’s Nowruz festival. When he first met Mehrdad, he was really interested in learning more about what Empower Me does and how we could help him save energy. Mehrdad visitedRead more

What do you think about what you hear the term “Food Waste”? Rotten tomatoes in your garbage can? Expired yogurt stinking up your fridge? Did you know that in the Township of Langley, food waste costs an average household approximately $500 per year? And in Canada, we waste an average of 2.2 million tonnes ofRead more

Think you have leaky windows? You are not alone. When the Empower Me team first visited My My, she immediately told Deborah (our Cantonese speaking Energy Mentor) about her issue. There was quite a bit of water condensation on her windows and she was worried about the possibility and potential for mold.   With many houseplants andRead more

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

Ardell Clark-Tronne and her family had already begun to make their home more energy efficient by installing a programmable thermostat, insulating their hot water pipes, using low-flow products, and having a few LED light bulbs installed. However, Ardell was concerned about drafts and had heard Empower Me could provide her with helpful information. When ourRead more

Wing Kwan and her husband have lived in Calgary for over 20 years. Jaclyn Cai, our Energy Mentor, visited Wing and her husband with the Empower Me team for a home assessment in Cantonese. During the home assessment, the team noticed there was no smoke or carbon monoxide alarm in the basement, the upper levelRead more

Our Home Upgrades Program’s first home assessment was with John and Corrine Gosse who graciously welcomed us into their home in Calgary. During the home assessment the Gosses were warm and responsive to the education we provided them that we tailored to their home and their family. They had an old freezer in the basementRead more