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"When my wife and I heard about Bullfrog Power there wasn't even a question about whether we were going to sign up or not. In combination with reducing our electricity consumption, it has been one of the easiest ways to fight climate change. In showing our support for renewable power, we hope to make others rethink their own footprint and make changes for a greener future." Jim LincolnBullfrog Founders Club Shown here in the Austrian Alps  Bullfrog Founders Club |
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February 2008
The bullfrog e-buzz keeps you connected to the bullfrogpowered community and informed about the latest news, events and developments at Bullfrog Power.
Ravenswood turbines commissioned
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| Bullfrog President Tom Heintzman climbs one of the Ravenswood turbines |
On January 23, 2008, in partnership with Sky Generation, Bullfrog helped launch a new six-turbine wind farm in Ravenswood, Ontario. Ontario Minister of Energy Gerry Phillips and almost 200 guests, including London-Fanshawe MP Irene Mathyssen, attended the green ribbon cutting ceremony and opening celebration.
Bullfrog has just launched an official Facebook page. Log in to Facebook, search for Bullfrog Power and become a fan!
Bullfrog Power hops to a new pad
We’re getting new digs. In April, we’re hopping to a new pad at Adelaide Street and Spadina Avenue in Toronto. Effective April 14, our new address is:
Bullfrog Power
119 Spadina Avenue, Suite 1000
Toronto, ON M5V 2L1
WWF-Canada launches "The Good Life"
Living the good life takes on new meaning with WWF-Canada’s online community of Canadians taking action to combat climate change. Over 2,000 people have already joined the campaign.
Kids! Build your own Bullfrog snow sculpture.
And be sure to send us a photo.
Bullfrog has introduced new tote bags to the Bullfrog Gear Store. The tote bags are constructed with jute, a biodegradable tropical plant that replenishes quickly.
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More than 500 schools from 15 countries are taking part in Young Reporters for the Environment, a program that encourages students in grades 5 to 12 to submit articles and photos concerning environmental issues and solutions. In Canada the program is being run by Environmental Defense. Selections will be published in Green Living magazine.
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The green job market has grown quickly and is predicted to increase in 2008. Work Cabin, a new bullfrogpowered job posting website, caters to this new trend.
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Home Energy Handbook
Carbon Busters, an Edmonton-based bullfrogpowered business that helps organizations to conserve energy and lower their energy costs and emissions footprint, has published The Carbon Buster’s Home Energy Handbook. The handbook is designed to help homeowners reduce carbon emissions by up to 73 per cent, as well as save thousands of dollars in lost energy costs.
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Do you have a mybullfrog account? If you do, please take a few minutes and fill out our customer satisfaction survey. Your feedback is important to us and will help us improve our level of customer service.
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Visit our booth at the spring 2008 edition of the Cottage Life Show! Browse an extensive selection of cottaging products and services, including the new Green Cottage section.
International Centre
Mississauga, ON
March 28-30, 2008
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Landscape Ontario is presenting Backyard Ecotopia Feature Garden at this year’s Canada Blooms. The bullfrogpowered garden will showcase easy, sustainable and environmentally friendly landscaping and gardening techniques that conserve energy and water, create habitat for wildlife and recycle household waste.
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Toronto, ON
March 12-16, 2008
www.canadablooms.com
www.gardenecotopia.info/intro.htm
Upcoming Events (Alberta)
and Garden Shows
The Calgary and Edmonton Home and Garden Shows both feature products and services dedicated to home improvement, including dedicated Green Living areas.
Round-up Centre, Stampede Park
Calgary, AB
February 28-March 2, 2008
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Edmonton
AgriCom, Northlands Park
Edmonton, AB
April 3-6, 2008
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Calgary Cares 2008, Sweet 70’s has been organized in support of AIDS Calgary’s HIV/AIDS awareness, education, prevention and support programs. The evening will feature theatrical performances of dancers and artists to the music of the seventies and will include a silent auction.
EPCOR CENTRE
Jack Singer Concert Hall
Calgary, AB
Saturday, March 29, 2008
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