What We Do

Empower Me is Canada’s only energy conservation and education program designed for and delivered by members of diverse, multilingual, and hard to reach communities. We focus on four groups: newcomers, seniors, Indigenous people, and families that struggle financially to pay their energy bills.

We hire and train people from hard to reach communities to educate local residents – in language – about their energy bills and utility choices, energy efficiency, and how to make their homes more comfortable and safe. We developed a practical and proven systematic approach to help families through education and simple household improvements to keep energy costs affordable.

We Deliver:

Personalized advice on how to make homes safer and lower energy bills

Multilingual education and informational workshops

A free energy savings kit worth $90

Information on how to take advantage of government programs and rebates

Empower Me is one of the only energy conservation programs that both guides and measures behaviour change, while providing coaching on upgrading energy saving measures. This is possible through a peer-to-peer learning model that leverages relationships and connections by working with trusted members of the community (referred to as ‘Mentors’). A Mentor helps families access and understand the abundant resources and tools that are available to support them. Families that are supported by these Mentors are known as ‘Champions’.

Currently available in 16 languages, Empower Me’s Program has reached more than 320,000 multilingual and multicultural community members, avoided more than 14,000 tonnes of CO2e, and created dozens of green living-wage jobs to those who are often underrepresented and underemployed.

We Engage The Community Through:

Home Energy Efficiency Advice

Energy Saving Workshops

Speaking Engagements

Event Booths & Tables

“Empower Me nurtures community connections, bridges cultural differences, and helps people learn and make informed choices about energy and their homes. The program empowers people to take action for their family’s comfort and safety.”

Danielle Wensink

Director, Conservation & Energy Management, Fortis BC, Founding Sponsor

WHAT WE DO