Hello Everyone! We hope you’re keeping well and enjoying the late summer-like weather. We also hope you’re enjoying the more frequent updates from BPRO. Thank you to everyone who responded with their input about the proposed zoning changes and those who offered to help with our proposed neighbourhood improvements. We’re always happy to hear from you, so please reply and say hello any time.
Now, on to this week’s updates. This week we cover greener homes, heat pumps, and a reminder about the Upper Avenue fall festival.
Are you interested in improving your home’s energy efficiency but not sure where to start? Join Greener Homes Bedford Park for a free in-person event on Oct 2nd! Observe key steps of an energy audit live in a local neighbour’s home and participate in a Q&A with the energy advisor. Learn how to tell the age of your heating & cooling equipment, replacement options to improve efficiency, available rebate/loan programs and more! Register on the Green Homes BP website at www.greenerhomesbedford.ca/events.
Do you have an aging furnace? Whether curious or in need of a furnace replacement consider attending a heat pump parties. The residents of Harbord Village have kindly agreed to host parties in their homes. Come and learn more about heat pumps from someone that already has one.
LEARN ABOUT:
- How they work
- How much they cost
- The right type and size of heat pump for your home
- Steps to installation
- Heat pumps for air conditioning
- How heat pumps work in extreme cold temperatures
- Long term cost and energy savings
- Available rebates and loans
Each of the monthly Heat Pump Parties will last 90 minutes and provide those interested with an opportunity to learn from heat pump owners and an expert. Refreshments will be served. Space is limited so register asap for only one of these free events. (If this month’s Party is fully booked, sign up for an upcoming event. You need not live in the Harbord Village to sign up. Everyone is welcome.
More information and to sign-up:
https://harbordvillage.com/projects/netzero-carbon-project/heat-pump-parties/
The new Upper Avenue Business Improvement Association is hosting a fall festival on October 4th from 10am-2pm. It takes place on Avenue Rd. from Lawrence to Joicey, and there will be something for everyone. Come out and meet your neighbours, discover new local businesses, and hear from Deputy Mayor Mike Colle.