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Earth Hour
Earth Hour is an event that began in Sydney, Australia in 2007 and has become a global challenge initiated and supported by the World Wildlife Fund. Its aim is to raise awareness about climate change and to symbolize how people across the world can work together to make a difference in the fight against global warming.
Last year, for the second consecutive year, Richmond Hill residents had the highest percentage of electricity reduction in York Region during Earth Hour. Richmond Hill's electricity provider, PowerStream, reported that power consumption in Richmond Hill was reduced by 14.5 per cent (5.8 megawatts) during Earth Hour. That's enough electricity to power 97 homes over a 24 hour period. Help us complete the hat trick! This Earth Hour, go beyond the hour!
It's important that we all do our part to support the fight against Global Warming. We're shutting the lights off where we can during Earth Hour and we're also involved in a number of ongoing innovative energy saving initiatives.
What about you? Get involved.
Help us spread the word by telling your friends and neighbours to shut off their lights for one hour (or more) during Earth Hour.
Although every effort will be made to maximize the Town's participation in Earth Hour, it will not be possible to turn off all lights operated by the Town due to public safety reasons. The Town of Richmond Hill will participate by turning off all lighting at the Municipal Offices and the Operations Centre.
Your Earth Hour
What are your plans for Earth Hour? We'd like to know what you'll be doing on Saturday, March 26 to support the fight against global warming. To share your Earth Hour activities, fill out the form below and hit 'Submit'. Your response will appear in the column on the left for everyone to view. Please note that your submission may not appear for up to one (1) business day.
See what Environmental Events are happening in the Town.
For more information about Earth Hour, please visit www.earthhour.org. |
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What Others are Doing
My husband and I are inviting friends over for dinner.
We plan on entertaining by candlelight, not just from 8 to 9 p.m.,
but for the entire evening.
- Mr. and Mrs. Smith
I will be turning off all electronics. We are having a cold dinner by lots of candle light. We used the hot water earlier so hopefully except for the fridge and possibly the furnace which might come on even though we set the temperature at 68 degrees always.
- Bonnie Tiffin and family
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