Our place, our power
Charged Up is helping build the climate and clean energy transition movement, and we hope you’ll join our network of champions.
We’re inspired by the many people leading the transition to renewable energy in towns, cities and rural areas throughout Canada. Here you’ll find some of their inspiring stories. We believe the energy transition should be guided by justice, diversity and equality — principles that also guide our work. Everyone is welcome in this community, and everyone has a role to play.
Charged Up is here to help you and your community achieve the energy future you want. Join us to connect with a network of like-minded champions. You’ll also receive resources and opportunities to act locally and support policies that protect the climate.
Get inspired by communities just like yours
Youth activist uses art to expand the climate movement in Edmonton
Monica Figueroa, a David Suzuki Foundation Gaptivist, is working to expand the climate movement in Edmonton through avenues like art. She believes this can help people deepen their understanding of the climate crisis by showing climate change as a human issue.
Expert views
Canada must commit to 100 per cent clean electricity
Shifting away from burning fossil fuels toward using electricity is a key climate strategy, but we need to ensure that the electricity we use is clean, affordable, and reliable while delivering community benefits.
Senior Climate Policy Adviser
Atlantic Loop’s green-recovery potential lies with collaboration, renewable energy
Consensus is growing: Canada and the world must move quickly and decidedly to decarbonize electricity systems and entire economies in the coming years.
Senior Climate Policy Adviser
Living Green tips and resources
How to cool your home over the summer
Summer is here, and many of us are relishing the long, warm days — not to mention our impending vacations. But higher temperatures can warm our homes significantly. These simple tips will help you keep your home cool and save on your energy bill.
How to winterize your home
Although getting charged up with renewables is fun, it’s easier and cheaper to save energy. Whether you rent or own, there are things you can do around the house to improve efficiency, save a few bucks and get cozy for the winter.
David Suzuki’s Science Matters
A sunny outlook for energy on Canada’s windy Prairies
A David Suzuki Foundation study found Canada’s Prairie provinces could be clean energy superpowers.
