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
Nova Scotian community tackles energy poverty through housing
The Town of Bridgewater, NS is suffering from a major housing crisis caused by a lack of affordable housing and energy poverty. But the Town hopes this is about to change thanks to a new system that aims to tackle housing insecurity and ambitious energy targets at the same time.
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 Advisor
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 Advisor
The age of climate consequences
After 25 years of missed goals and broken climate promises, we now face an almost insurmountable challenge. To avoid a runaway climate crisis, we must cut global emissions in half within 10 years.
Former Director General, Quebec and Atlantic Canada
Tips from the Queen of Green
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
Supreme Court decision puts Canada on right track for carbon pricing
The Supreme Court decision gives Canada the power to make a difference. Now it’s time to act.
