We've saved HOW MUCH?
 Union Gas has donated $15,750 to the Rainbow District School Board for natural gas savings achieved over the past 12 months. Rainbow District School Board Director of Education Jean Hanson accepts the donation from Gerry Laforest, left, Commercial/Industrial Account Manager for Union Gas and Eric Foster, Managing Director of the Dearness Environmental Society.
Union Gas Supports Go Green Initiatives in Rainbow Schools
Energy conservation efforts are paying off for staff and students in Rainbow Schools.
Union Gas has donated $15,750 to the Rainbow District School Board for natural gas savings achieved over the past 12 months.
"The donation will support education for sustainable development initiatives in Rainbow Schools through the Dearness Environmental Go Green Program," said Director of Education Jean Hanson who thanked Union Gas for its contribution.
"Rainbow District School Board continues to make great strides in achieving energy savings, which is a tribute to the students and staff who have made conservation an ongoing priority," said Eric Foster, Managing Director of the Dearness Environmental Society.
“Union Gas is delighted to recognize these efforts by contributing five cents per cubic metre of natural gas savings to the Go Green programs in Rainbow Schools,” said Gerry Laforest, Commercial/Industrial Account Manager for Union Gas.
He added: “Environmental stewardship is a core business value for Union Gas and we are committed to helping our customers reduce their energy consumption and at the same time, save money. This is an impressive achievement by the Rainbow Schools and we are delighted to support the Go Green Program.”
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Youth Conference Educate
& Engage
Watch the streaming video from the PA Day on September 26th.
Why Youth?
Our youth will inherit our legacy. How we want that legacy to be judged is up to us. We are constantly revising how we will ascertain a quality of life that meets the needs of our current population but reckon that much needs to be done to ensure that our future generation will enjoy a quality of life like that is as good or better.
The youth will inherit the habits & mindsets that led to change unless they understand how greenhouse gas emissions, individuals and societal are created and how they can be reduced. They need the tools, information and skills to communicate their stand on climate change as well as be part of the solution, as well as be part of the solution now and in the future.
What Happens
The Youth Conference is a full day event. The day is divided into education and action around sustainable development.
During the morning, participants will hear from experts about sustainable development, climate change impacts and solutions.
During the afternoon students will be given resources, strategies and tools to bring back to their school to develop a sustainable action plan.
Rainbow gets Provincial Recognition
In November 2007, Rainbow District School Board was recognized provincially for its outstanding commitment to energy conservation. The Board received a Certificate of Recognition for Energy Conservation from Peter Love, Chief Energy Conservation Officer of Ontario, at a special ceremony at Valley View Public School.
"Schools are more than bricks and mortar. They are special places where students learn life lessons as well as reading, writing and math,” said Peter Love. “Rainbow District School Board has taken a leadership role by teaching students about conserving our valuable resources. These are lessons that students will keep forever, and share with family and friends... contributing to a culture of conservation in Ontario."
Rainbow District School Board has undertaken a number of environmental initiatives with positive results. Provincial recognition of these efforts is a tribute to Rainbow Schools’ administrators, custodians, teachers and students who have made energy conservation a priority in their schools and have taken leadership in transferring this knowledge to their homes and communities. It is also a tribute to the Board’s environmental partners.
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