Plug ‘N Drive Event
Future Energy Oakville recently attended the Plug ‘N Drive event presented by Oakville Hydro where we test-drove various electric vehicles and spoke with knowledgeable EV Ambassadors about the benefits of various models of cars.
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Solar charging canopy at Audi Oakville.
Future Energy Oakville (FEO) Interim Executive Director Wayne Steffler and FEO Director Karena de Souza recently attended the unveiling of the solar charging canopy at Audi Oakville.
Did you know that there are options for eco-conscious transportation?
Going green has never been easier! With the rise of electric vehicles, we now have the chance to reduce our carbon footprint and contribute to a cleaner, greener planet. By opting for an EV, you’re taking a step towards a sustainable future and supporting the shift to cleaner transportation.
The Problem With Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers
Have you had enough of being driven back inside your house on a summer day due to gas-powered leaf blowers, only to find that the noise penetrates through the walls and windows of your house? Hundreds of towns and cities across North America have banned the use of gas-powered leaf blowers.
The Latest Electric Vehicle Commitments in Oakville
The Town of Oakville and Oakville Transit, the Canadian Federal government and Geotab, and other local businesses, including Ford Motor Co, have invested in electric vehicle resources.
Future Energy Oakville names Wayne Steffer as Interim Executive Director
Future Energy Oakville (FEO) is pleased to announce the appointment of Wayne Steffler as its Interim Executive Director, effective immediately.
Ford Motor Co. unveils details of plan to spend $1.8B in Oakville to produce electric vehicles
Ford Motor Co. has revealed some details of its plan to spend $1.8 billion on its Oakville Assembly Complex to turn it into an electric vehicle production hub in the latest commitment by an automaker transitioning towards an electric future.
The automaker said Tuesday that it will start retooling the Ontario complex in the second quarter of 2024 and begin producing electric vehicles in 2025.
The IESO Continues Work Toward a Decarbonized Electricity Grid with a Trio of Reports
Ontario is in a strong position to decarbonize its rapidly growing electricity grid, with a moratorium on new natural gas generation being feasible starting in 2027, according to a new report requested by the province’s Minister of Energy and produced by Ontario’s Independent Electricity System (IESO).
Passing of FEO Executive Director, Richard Thomas
We are deeply saddened to announce that FEO’s Executive Director Richard Thomas passed away on December 11, 2022. Richard joined Future Energy Oakville (FEO) as its Executive Director on August 29, 2022. His intense concern for addressing the climate emergency facing Oakville (and our planet) is what initially drew Richard to work with FEO. During …
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Climate change could cost municipalities $700M more a year to maintain pipes, sewers, report says
Extreme rainfall caused by climate change could cost municipalities in Ontario an additional $700 million a year to maintain stormwater and wastewater infrastructure, the province’s financial watchdog warns. In a new report released on Tuesday, the Financial Accountability Office of Ontario (FAO) says severe weather will cost municipalities millions more in the coming decades if …