Earth Hour is a global initiative, organized by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), that brings the world together and shines a spotlight on the environmental issues affecting our planet such as climate change and nature loss.
The campaign encourages everyone to take action by turning off their lights and non-essential devices and giving an hour for earth. This Earth Hour, spend 60 minutes doing something positive for our planet.
Earth Hour takes place on
Saturday, March 28, from
8:30 PM to 9:30 PM.
The City of Brampton will participate in Earth Hour by turning off non-essential lighting at select City facilities on March 28, from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM.
By participating in Earth Hour last year, the City of Brampton contributed to:
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7,626.40 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity saved - that's enough to power an average home for about 8 months.
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63,155.93 kilograms of CO2 emissions prevented - that's equivalent to taking about 14 vehicles off the road for a year.
Ways to Spend Earth Hour
Not sure what to do in those 60 minutes? Here are some ideas that you can do during Earth Hour:
- Take a night walk and experience your neighbourhood in a darker, quieter setting.
- Stargazing
- Connect with your family or friends by sharing stories and memories by candlelight.
- Play a boardgame
- Read by flashlight
- Meditate
- Plan an action list - pick five small actions you can implement in your daily life to help the planet.
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Learn more about the issues affecting our planet.
- Discover many more
things to do.
Energy Saving Tips
- Adjust your thermostat by 1 to 2 degrees lower in the winter and 1 to 2 degrees higher in the summer (if your home has AC) to reduce heating and cooling energy use.
- Close blinds or curtains on warm days to keep heat out and open them on cold days to let in natural warmth.
- Keep vents and radiators clean and unobstructed to maintain optimal airflow and performance.
- Unplug electronics when they're not in use to avoid unnecessary standby power consumption.
- Turn off lights in rooms you're not using to save electricity.
- Enable energy-saving mode on smart devices such as TVs to reduce overall energy use.
A simple and effective way to reduce your energy use is to understand how much energy your household consumes and what factors influence it. Reviewing your utility bills regularly helps you spot patterns in your energy habits and see which energy-saving actions are making a difference.
