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1. ANNOUNCEMENTS
a. Press release: Eneract announces a new brand identity
For Immediate Release
July 30, 2004: Eneract today announced the rollout of its new brand identity.
The first element of the new brand is the logo: an abstract design that symbolizes
innovation, solutions and sustainability - keywords that truly represent the organization.
The design work was done by Jonathan Dolphin, a graphic designer who recently
started his tenure with Eneract.
The second element of the new brand is the change to the organization's "common"
or "trade" name. While its legal name remains unchanged, the organization will now
use only "Eneract" in its communications materials and programming.
"This new brand identity is an important and very exciting step in our evolution as
one of the leading solutions-based non-profits in the Toronto area," said R. Mark
Singh, Eneract's Executive Director. "Our new look perfectly complements the new
and exciting slate of programs currently being developed."
Eneract's new brand identity takes effect immediately.
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For more information:
R. Mark Singh, Executive Director
Ph: 416.488.3966
Email: rmsingh@eneract.org
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b.
Eneract is excited to tell you about the Community Builder Mortgage™, a unique fundraising
opportunity available through our relationship with Metro Credit Union.
The Community Builder Mortgage is a 5-year fixed mortgage that features a fantastic, no
haggle interest rate guaranteed to be at or below ING Canada and President's Choice
Financial. That's the best rate on the block!*
You'll also benefit from:
- a flexible payment schedule
- the option to double-up on payments so you can pay your mortgage off faster
- free mortgage switch costs**
- free daily banking** for your entire household
And, when you choose a Community Builder Mortgage at Metro Credit Union,
Eneract receives an honourarium for 0.50% of the mortgage amount. For example,
a mortgage of $200,000 will earn $1,000 for Eneract!
With the Community Builder Mortgage you get a mortgage that can't be beat and
you're supporting Eneract. Definitely a win-win situation! And, as you'd expect,
you can rest assured that the process is completely confidential.
Interested? It's easy to get started. Just call Claire Major, Eneract's Operations Manager,
at 416.488.3966 and we
will provide you with a Letter of Introduction that you must take with you to
Metro Credit Union. To find out which branch is closest to you or to book an
appointment with a mortgage specialist, call 416-252-5621 or 1-800-777-8507.
A full-service financial co-operative, Metro Credit Union is the largest community
credit union exclusively serving the Greater Toronto Area. Offering excellent
service and convenience, Metro serves its members through 10 branches, a
Tele-Service Centre, ATMs and iMet Online Banking. Visit Metro's website at
www.metrocu.com.
*Standard Metro Credit Union lending criteria applies. Cannot be combined with any other
promotions or offers. Some restrictions apply. **Some restrictions apply, please contact Metro
Credit Union for complete details. .
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c.
Transitions
Eneract is pleased to welcome Alex Harvey as the newest member of the Eneract team.
Alex joins the Board for the 2004-2006 term and has already enthusiastically volunteered
to take on the role of Secretary. For profiles of the Eneract Board, please
visit our website.
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c. Benefits for Eneract members
We offer three benefits for Eneract individual members.
 10% off all your purchases at Grassroots stores.
 A free 10-hour driving plan at the Urban Mobility Co-op.
Eneract members who join Toronto's newest car-sharing service - the Urban Mobility
Co-op - will get a free 10-hour driving plan. Additionally, Eneract members will receive
5 extra Driving Hours for every new member they recruit to UMC, or for helping to
arrange a UMC presentation in any condo, apartment building or co-op, or any group,
resident's association, etc.
 A discount off subscriptions at Alternatives Journal.
Eneract members who purchase a 1-year (4-issue) subscription to Alternatives
Journal will receive a fifth issue for free.
To receive these benefits, Eneract members will be required to provide their member number.
Interested in becoming an Eneract member? Log on to our
website - www.eneract.org and click on "Join us".
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2.
FEATURE: Dos and Don'ts on Smog Days
What is Smog?
Smog is a combination of toxic gases and substances that react in
sunlight to create that yellowish-brown haze that we have become so
familiar with. Smog pollutants are generated naturally or by human
activity. Human activity, like the burning of fuel for electricity,
heating/cooling and transportation, is the largest source of these air
pollutants.
Smog can have extensive health impacts, especially on young people and
the elderly. By following our suggestions you can lower the amount of
pollutants released into the atmosphere and reduce the occurrence of
smog.
Getting There (and Back):
1. On smog days, do use public transit, work from home or carpool. One
busload of passengers takes 40 vehicles off the road during rush hour
and avoids 9 tonnes of air pollutants per year that contribute to smog.
Of course you can also walk, bike, or roller-blade/skate.
2. If you must drive, drive smart. Driving at moderate speeds rather than
braking and restarting constantly, will save fuel.
3. Don't idle. Idling for even one minute depletes more fuel than turning
the car engine off and re-starting it.
Keeping Cool:
4. Wherever possible, do stay indoors. Seniors and children should avoid
strenuous physical activity.
5. Don't use air conditioning unless absolutely necessary. Fans use a lot
less energy and they help you feel cooler by creating a breeze. When
using your A/C, set the thermostat to 26oC.
6. If you live in an older house, do vent your home. At night, if the
temperature outdoors falls lower than the temperature indoors, open all
windows to introduce cool, fresh air into your home.
7. Do utilise blinds and curtains to block off excessive heat from direct
sunlight. In the morning, close all blinds on the south, west and east
sides of your home. Plan to spend as much time as possible in cooler
parts of your house, for example, the basement.
8. Do use your programmable thermostat (or install one!) When you're away
during the day raise the temperature.
Appliance Fever:
10. Do reduce your water usage - a substantial amount of energy is
consumed each day in pumping, treatment, delivery and heating of water.
Wait for another day to water plants or wash the car. And remember -
watering your lawn once a week is quite enough.
11. Do use appliances that are energy and water draining (e.g. washer,
dryer, dishwasher etc) at night, when the demand for electricity is
lower. The dirty coal-fired power plants, which contribute heavily to
smog, are used less at night than during the peak hours of the day.
12. Do turn off your computer when it's not in use. Put it into energy
saver mode and turn off the monitor when it's idle.
Common Sense:
13. Do turn off all lights when not in use. And use the sun as a light
source whenever possible.
14. Don't use your barbeque, lawn mower or gas powered weed trimmer -
these items are heavy polluters.
SMOG DAYS RESOURCES
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3.
TREC's "3 For Kyoto" Program
Energy Conservation: Air Conditioning, Compact Fluorescents, and Solar Water Heating
The Toronto Renewable Energy Co-op (TREC) has initiated a program to help you
save energy and money this summer. 3 For Kyoto participants have already pledged to
reduce their household energy use by what amounts to 19.7 tonnes of CO2! Want to
join others and do your part for Kyoto? Make a pledge and participate.
As a participant you can pledge to take one or more of three important steps:
- Have your house audited for Solar Water Heating (FREE AUDIT).
(Solar water heating can reduce your energy bill by up to $400 per year).
- Limit your Air Conditioning use, while keeping comfortable
(can offset up to $50 and 100 kg of CO2/year).
- Install 2 Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs in your house (save up
to 40 kg of CO2/year or $40 over each bulbs' lifetime).
For more information on the program, or to make a pledge, visit our site.
Feel free to get in touch if you have any questions.
Carolyn Webb
3 For Kyoto Program Coordinator
Toronto Renewable Energy Co-op
401 Richmond St W, Suite 401
34kyoto@ontario-sea.org
ph:416-977-5093
fax:416-977-2157
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4. JOIN US -
HELP MOVE TORONTO TOWARD A HEALTHIER FUTURE!
Eneract MEMBERSHIP FORM
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cheques and money orders cheerfully accepted!)
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innovation | solutions | sustainability
401 Richmond St W, Suite 401
Toronto, Canada M5V 3A8
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Fax: (416)977-2157
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