September 2024. The world is facing an affordability crisis, and a climate crisis. This POWERING HOPE project seeks to help address both by working with Habitat For Humanity on Canada’s first-ever Habitat for Humanity solar project right here in Guelph!
A new 5-story building in Guelph will have over 400 solar panels providing clean energy to 50 low-income families. These families stand to benefit from considerably lower monthly energy bills, mitigating one of the factors in housing insecurity. This will not only be a first for Habitat Canada, but it will be the largest solar installation for affordable housing in Canadian history.
This incredible project advances the UN climate goal of climate justice by reducing energy poverty and enabling more people to access clean energy.
Save $31,000 in electricity cost for over 50 low-income families per year
Stop 3,021,050 kgs of carbon being produced over next 30 years
Equivalent of planting 74,000 trees ...
... or 11,914,000 kms not driven - that’s Halifax to Vancouver 1,629 times
Serve as an inspirational example across Canada
The POWERING HOPE project needs the support of individuals and multiple 7080 Rotary Clubs to succeed, so please contact Carolyn Weatherson at mahapurayoga@gmail.com to see how you or your club can contribute!