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mrbwolf.bsky.social @mrbwolf.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I’m in sunny, glorious #Baddeck, #CapeBreton for another Kitchen Table Talks workshop on home #energy #affordabikity & #efficiency. Stop by Baddeck Library, or come to the session at 6:30 to learn about ways to save energy at home & the Efficiency NS programs that can help bring affordability closer

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mrbwolf.bsky.social @mrbwolf.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

I’m at the final Kingston Farmers Market of the year with an EAC Energy Efficiency Info Station. Lots of great vendors, good music & tasty food. It’s buzzing! Stop by to say hi & ask me absolutely anything about #energy #affordability, #efficiency & Efficiency NS programs here in #NovaScotia.

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mrbwolf.bsky.social @mrbwolf.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

I’m on tour in Cape Breton next week, talking #energy #affordability & #efficiency & the Efficiency NS programs currently available to help with upfront costs. If you’re around, come say hi & ask me absolutely anything about energy efficiency.

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Ecology Action Centre @ecologyaction.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Advocates say people in energy poverty are being left out of provincial aid, as nearly 8,000 applications that were denied for a home heating rebate this past winter would have met the criteria in years gone by.

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mrbwolf.bsky.social @mrbwolf.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

This week I’m on the road with EfficiencyNS and the EAC’s Kitchen Table Talks workshops, talking #energy #affordability and #efficiency at the beautiful WCRL libraries of Digby, Yarmouth and Shelburne counties. Lots of great conversations about how we use energy at home! @ecologyaction.bsky.social

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mrbwolf.bsky.social @mrbwolf.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Dolly Parton and Tim Curry in the same week… meanwhile evil, untalented men still walk this earth.

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Ecology Action Centre @ecologyaction.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

“Energy poverty occurs when an individual or household struggles to pay their energy bills while maintaining a basic standard of living.” - Efficiency Nova Scotia Provincewide, Cape Breton/ Unama’ki suffers the most from energy poverty. Read our full report: ecologyaction.ca/sites/defaul...

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mrbwolf.bsky.social @mrbwolf.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

At the #AnnapolisValleyExhibition today? Come check out the EAC’s #Energy #Efficiency Info Station in the Youth Arena right next to the Arena Stage. Ask me absolutely anything about energy efficiency & the #EfficiencyNS programs that help bring #affordability closer. @ecologyaction.bsky.social

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Ecology Action Centre @ecologyaction.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Did you know that electric vehicles can be used as mobile batteries to back up homes, buildings, and even send energy back into the grid? Join us on August 28th for an event showcasing a variety of exciting new V2X technologies. 📍the UNB COREHub Facility in Fredericton from 1:00 -3:00 p.m.

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Ecology Action Centre @ecologyaction.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Efficiency Nova Scotia invites you to an informal conversation about home energy, rising energy costs and ways to make your home more affordable💡. See poster for dates and locations. No registration required. Developed in collaboration with the EAC, these sessions help bring affordability closer.

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mrbwolf.bsky.social @mrbwolf.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

A big day for #energy & #affordability in #NovaScotia: NS Energy Board has begun its public hearing of the 2027-2031 Demand Side Management plan & budget, which dictates Nova Scotia's energy #efficiency programs for the next five years & their significant impact on our high energy #poverty rates.

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mrbwolf.bsky.social @mrbwolf.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

I’m in Bridgewater at the LCLC alongside the Clean Foundation’s Next Ride team with an @ecologyaction.bsky.social #Energy #Efficiency Info Station. Come on down before 1pm to ask me anything about energy efficiency, and while you’re here, take one of their super cool EVs out on a free test ride.

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Ecology Action Centre @ecologyaction.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Efficiency Nova Scotia and the EAC invite you to an informal conversation about home energy and rising energy costs. There are two Zoom webinars on Tuesday, July 28 at 12-1:30 p.m. and the second at 6:00 -7:30 p.m. Register for 12:00 p.m.: bit.ly/KTTalks12 Register for 6:00 p.m.: bit.ly/KTTalks6

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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Kitchen Table Talks: Keeping Energy Affordable at Home. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

Efficiency Nova Scotia invites you to a welcoming and informal conversation about home energy, rising energy costs and ways to make your home or workplace more comfortable and affordable to run.…

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mrbwolf.bsky.social @mrbwolf.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

'The cheapest, cleanest, most sustainable energy is the energy we don't need' is an indisputable fact of life, and yet in the US they have people in power going out of their way to roll back current and future #energy #efficiency standards. Where America declines, #Canada needs to advance.

nytimes.com

The U.S. Is Pulling Back on Energy Efficiency

The Trump administration is undoing fuel-saving efforts even as war in Iran, data centers and heat waves are pushing up gasoline and electricity costs.

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mrbwolf.bsky.social @mrbwolf.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

I’m at the Digby Farmers & Artisans Market, overlooking the gleaming Annapolis Basin, with an @ecologyaction.bsky.social Energy Efficiency Info Station. Stop by before 3 to ask me absolutely anything about #energy #affordability, #efficiency & Efficiency Nova Scotia programs. Grab a free tote too!

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Brendan Haley @brhaley.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

“Energy efficiency offers few ribbon-cutting ceremonies for politicians, but the GDP returns of $4 to $6 for every $1 invested is a larger multiplier than any other infrastructure bet.” www.nationalobserver.com/2026/07/15/a...

nationalobserver.com

Canada keeps backing the wrong megaprojects

History shows us energy megaprojects often have three things in common: underestimated budgets, exaggerated jobs and royalty claims, and foreign ownership.

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mrbwolf.bsky.social @mrbwolf.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

I’m not scrolling straight past those crappy AI generated event flyers, I’m pausing to block whoever is using it to promote their event, then scrolling past it.

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Ecology Action Centre @ecologyaction.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

A giant gold mining project is proposed for Nova Scotia's Eastern Shore. This mega project is being “streamlined” by the federal government, meaning a proper assessment of the risks would be bypassed. Have your say! Comment using this 🔗 before July 7th: iaac-aeic.gc.ca/050/evaluati...

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mrbwolf.bsky.social @mrbwolf.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

I’m at the busy Annapolis Royal Farmers Market with an Energy Efficiency Info Station! Stop by & ask me anything about #energy #efficiency, the Ecology Action Centre’s energy #affordability work & the Efficiency Nova Scotia programs that help bring affordability closer. @ecologyaction.bsky.social

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mrbwolf.bsky.social @mrbwolf.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

On behalf of the @ecologyaction.bsky.social and EfficiencyNS, I'll be presenting the next of a series of free workshops on all things 🏠 #energy #efficiency and 💲 #affordability in my local #AnnapolisRoyal #NovaScotia next week. 26 June - 9am - St. George & St. Andrew United Church All are welcome!

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mrbwolf.bsky.social @mrbwolf.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Recipe websites have taken to making you exchange your email address in return for a printable version of a recipe. As if it wasn't frustrating enough to have to wade through the life stories and adverts. Anyone got a favourite recipe site that is easy to use?

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mrbwolf.bsky.social @mrbwolf.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

My lifelong football club #Arsenal have won the P League title after 22 years of hurt, narrow second place finishes and, ultimately, tactical and mental perseverance. Last night I couldn’t quite believe it, but that may just be the PTSD from past seasons kicking in. This morn, victory is sweet.

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Catherine McKenna @cathmckenna.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

In case anyone is wondering, gas is not clean energy.

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mrbwolf.bsky.social @mrbwolf.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Something I wrote on the non-energy benefits of energy efficiency programs. I’m especially interested in the social + health impacts that don’t show up in the standard cost-benefit analysis. If you have research links or personal experience with efficiency programs, I’d love to hear from you.

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Catherine McKenna @cathmckenna.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Gas tax breaks are bandaids at best. Real solution is to help low & middle-income Cdns get off fossil fuels. Invest in solar, heat pumps, batteries, EVs. Tackle barriers, offer real incentives & fund w/ windfall tax on Big Oil (who are laughing all the way to the bank). Cleaner, cheaper, healthier.

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mrbwolf.bsky.social @mrbwolf.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

The Artemis II space crew just travelled to new depths of space, becoming the farthest travelled humans in history. Perhaps it’s in their best interests to keep going!

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Ecology Action Centre @ecologyaction.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

⭐️ But there is hope. 👉 Fixing our homes with deep retrofits, heat pumps and strong renter protections can cut costs, reduce emissions and improve health and safety. Programs already underway show that when energy upgrades come with affordability supports and tenant protections, everyone benefits.

White square graphic with an image of a coastal fishing town in Nova Scotia on the top and text below. Text reads, "The need for immediate action. The crisis demands urgent, coordinated action from governments, utilities, landlords and communities. The Provinces must lead with affordability programs, rental efficiency standards and fair electricity rates. Utilities should align investments with public interest and expand on-bill financing for renters. Landlords need incentives to upgrade rentals while protecting tenants from rent hikes or renovictions. Communities can empower local clean energy solutions through programs like Community Choice Aggregation. A skilled workforce is essential to scale retrofits and heat pump installations."

White square graphic with an image of a coastal fishing town in Nova Scotia on the top and text below. Text reads, "A just transition for all. No one should have to choose between a warm home, food and medication. A fair energy transition means: Distributing responsibilities across governments, utilities, landlords and communities. Centering equity and affordability in all solutions. Ensuring energy-efficiency programs and retrofits are accessible to renters. Building new homes & retrofitting older ones, to be safe, efficient and affordable for everyone."

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Ecology Action Centre @ecologyaction.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

⚡️ What Energy Poverty Looks Like in 2026 In Atlantic Canada, too many people choose between a warm home, food or medication. 1 in 4 households struggle with energy bills, & renters often pay for a building they can't fix. This is energy poverty, and it's happening on an unacceptable scale.

White square graphic with an image of a coastal fishing town in Nova Scotia on the top and text below. Text reads, "The human cost of energy poverty. Energy Poverty is defined by when your energy bills are an unmanageable burden. We measure this as paying more than 6% of after-tax income on energy. 1 in 4 Atlantic Canadian households struggle with energy bills. 43% of Nova Scotians spend over 6% of their income on essential energy costs. Many renters report living in homes with poor weatherization, drafty windows and inadequate insulation. 48% renters delayed buying groceries due to the cost of their energy bills."

White square graphic with an image of a coastal fishing town in Nova Scotia on the top and text below. Text reads, "Why renters are most at risk. Renters face unique challenges in the energy crisis. Most live in older apartment buildings - many built before 2000 - with little control over heating systems or upgrades. 46% pay heating bills separately, exposing them to rising costs. 77% pay electricity bills separately, which can spike unexpectedly. Many rely on inefficient electric baseboards rather than heat pumps. Landlord resistance to upgrades leaves renters trapped in cold, expensive homes."

White square graphic with an image of a coastal fishing town in Nova Scotia on the top and text below. Text reads, "The high cost of inefficient homes. Poorly insulated homes drive up energy bills and discomfort. Many renters resort to risky coping strategies to stay warm. 31% blocked drafts with towels or clothing. 28% used space heaters, and 31 even heated their homes with ovens - a serious safety risk. 40% borrowed money to cover basic expenses, and 14% postponed rent payments. 32% reported living in substandard conditions, including homes that were too hot, too cold or without power."

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Brendan Haley @brhaley.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

In anticipation of a federal electricity strategy, here is how to grow the electricity system affordably for @nationalobserver.com It starts with saving electricity and making better use of the grid we already built www.nationalobserver.com/2026/03/31/o...

nationalobserver.com

How to grow the electricity system affordably

We will not grow our electricity system affordably if our strategy is narrowly focused on physical infrastructure and risky megaprojects.

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mrbwolf.bsky.social @mrbwolf.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

How much more can #Nova #Scotia households absorb as living costs rise? When it comes to #energy, the answer is simple: none. Yet here we are again, facing another approved #NSPower rate hike. A system built to prioritize shareholders over people, failing the 40% already living with energy #poverty.

cbc.ca

Affordable Energy Coalition weighs in on Nova Scotia Power rate hike

In an interview with the CBC's Amy Smith, co-chair Chris Benjamin speaks about the impact the hike will have on Nova Scotians with low and moderate incomes.

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🇨🇦 HalifaxTrails.ca @halifaxtrails.ca · 24/03/2026

Hope is not lost. We have hard-working, highly competent people doing great things on shoestring budgets. Here are a few of them: youtu.be/a5zI4rT7EMM?...

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Land & Sea: Investigating illegal dump sites

YouTube video by CBC News Nova Scotia

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Ecology Action Centre @ecologyaction.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

🌱 Want to take climate action but not sure where to start? Come to the Climate Action Volunteer Fair & meet local nonprofits and community groups ready to help you learn more! 🔗 ecologyaction.ca/climate-acti... 🌱 Badge artwork by Nailah Moon #ClimateLeadership #HalifaxVolunteerFair #HalifACT

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Ecology Action Centre @ecologyaction.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

What is climate action? It's more than you think. Climate action isn't just protests or policy debates - climate action is community care in action. 🔗 Looking to start taking action? ecologyaction.ca/climate-lead... Badge design by Nailah Moon

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Yellow square graphic with illustrations of people making food, thrifting and swapping clothes on the left. On the right green and black text is overlaid and reads "Climate action is more than you think - it can be: Community-building initiatives that help neighbours get to know each other can help create the strong social networks that we depend on in emergencies. Advocating for affordable housing and affordable energy can help people be safe in extreme heat and other extreme weather events."

Yellow square graphic with illustrations of people making food, thrifting and swapping clothes on the right. On the left green and black text is overlaid and reads "Creating new systems for food security and sharing resources in our communities, like community pantries or bulk buying co-ops, will help make sure that no one is left behind. Learning and taking actions together helps us build our collective ability to organize around whatever our community’s needs might be. All of these (and more) are examples of climate action."

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annapolisco.bsky.social @annapolisco.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

NS Quality of Life Survey is underway. The survey asks about health, affordability, trust, democracy, loneliness, job satisfaction, connection to nature, and more. Visit www.engagenovascotia.ca/our-survey If you did not receive an invitation, contact survey@engagenovascotia.ca or 1-833-224-0333.

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Bev Wigney @bwigney.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

Good talk by Nate Hagens. I think he is very right about how AI is spitting out vast quantities of "ultra-processed informatoin" and that the effect on thinking isn't much different than ultra-processed food on our bodies. Been feeling this for a while myself. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ucgy...

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AI and the Coming Deluge of Noise | Frankly 128

YouTube video by Nate Hagens

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mrbwolf.bsky.social @mrbwolf.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Please join the rally at Province House at noon on Weds 4 March to ask the government to reverse the devastating and nonsensical cuts to Art, Culture, and Heritage proposed in the 2026-27 Nova Scotia provincial budget. www.facebook.com/share/17xq4K...

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Ecology Action Centre @ecologyaction.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

The Climate Leadership Badge, invites you to take meaningful action in your community in a way that fits your capacity. 👉 Ready to rise up and take the next step in your climate action journey? ecologyaction.ca/climate-lead... Badge design by Nailah Moon

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Ecology Action Centre @ecologyaction.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Are you ready to get involved in climate action in your community? 🌱 We know these times can feel overwhelming. Many of us are feeling isolated from communities, struggling to pay bills and overwhelmed by a constant stream of bad news. 💚 But you don't have to face it alone.

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mrbwolf.bsky.social @mrbwolf.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Congrats to the people of Manchester, UK, who have convincingly elected a Green Party MP who campaigned on generosity and inclusivity over division and exclusion. Here's hoping the trend continues across the UK and further beyond.

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mrbwolf.bsky.social @mrbwolf.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

#NS Premier Houston drops the mask again - this time the ‘special interests’ he is unashamedly attacking are the civil servants who have dedicated their careers to conservation in our province. Clearing the way for ramming through the agenda he kept entirely secret during our last election campaign.

halifaxexaminer.ca

'Shock and awe' at DNR: Wildlife division gone, managers sacked, and restructured department geared for natural resources exploitation and extraction - Halifax Examiner

Retired wildlife biologist Bob Bancroft describes the elimination of the division and today’s changes to the department as “absolutely disgusting.”

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Ecology Action Centre @ecologyaction.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

“People just can’t afford to pay the bills, and so they have to make impossible choices between turning the heat off and freezing through the night, or sacrificing paying for their medicines, or making food runs when they need groceries,” he said. globalnews.ca/news/1166496... #NSPoli

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mrbwolf.bsky.social @mrbwolf.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

About to settle down with the fam to watch the first episode of this year’s #GreatPotteryThrowDown. Which is perfect timing, because we could do with some wholesomeness and kindness after the past week.

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