Windfall Ecology Centre

Windfall Ecology Centre Our mission: To build sustainable communities by conserving resources, preventing pollution, and protecting and enhancing natural ecological process.

Windfall Ecology Centre's current services and programs include: Home Energy Services, Energy Conservation Programs, Healthy Kids Community Challenge, RAIN Program, Drive Electric, ClimateWise Business Network and more!

🌍🌳World Environment Day: Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future.Nature has always been one of our greatest teac...
06/05/2026

🌍🌳World Environment Day: Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future.

Nature has always been one of our greatest teachers and nature has spent millions of years solving problems. Forests store carbon, wetlands manage floodwaters, trees cool our communities, healthy ecosystems clean our air and water while supporting biodiversity and resilience.

Building a sustainable future requires more than reducing emissions. It requires protecting and restoring the natural systems that support life while accelerating the transition to cleaner energy, more efficient homes, and healthier communities.

Canadian Environment Week and World Environment Day provide an opportunity to reflect on the progress being made and the work ahead of us and generations to come.


🌟 Canadian Environment Week Spotlight: Landmark Agreement Brings 1,000+ Heat Pumps to Newmarket Homes 🏡 As we continue t...
06/04/2026

🌟 Canadian Environment Week Spotlight: Landmark Agreement Brings 1,000+ Heat Pumps to Newmarket Homes 🏡

As we continue to celebrate Canadian Environment Week, we're pleased to see a significant step forward for sustainable housing in Newmarket.

The Town of Newmarket and Shining Hill Estates Collection Inc. have announced an agreement that will bring high-efficiency heat pumps to more than 1,000 new homes in the Shining Hill community.

The project is believed to be the largest committed installation of residential heat pumps in Canada to date and is expected to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions while improving energy efficiency and year-round comfort for homeowners.

This announcement demonstrates what can be achieved when municipalities, developers, environmental organizations, and community advocates work together to create communities that are built for the future.

Windfall Centre's Founder and Executive Director, Brent R Kopperson, joined Mayor John Taylor, members of Council, Climate Action Newmarket Aurora, and representatives from Shining Hill to celebrate this achievement and the role that low-carbon technologies can play in sustainable housing and building greener communities.

Source: Yorkregion.com

Today is Clean Air Day 🌬️🌥 ☁ As we celebrate Canadian Environment Week, Clean Air Day, observed each year on the first W...
06/04/2026

Today is Clean Air Day 🌬️🌥 ☁

As we celebrate Canadian Environment Week, Clean Air Day, observed each year on the first Wednesday of June, draws attention to something that affects every community, every neighbourhood, and every person: the quality of the air we breathe.

From how we travel to use energy, our actions can help create cleaner air and healthier places to live.

This Clean Air Day, consider taking one positive step:

🚲 Choose low-emission transportation
🚌 Take public transit
🏠 Explore home energy efficiency and deep retrofit opportunities
🔌 Reduce unnecessary energy use
🌳 Support greener, healthier communities

Clean air supports healthy people, thriving communities, and a more sustainable future.

🌿 Happy Canadian Environment Week!🌱♻️Since 1971, Canadian Environment Week has served as a national reminder that protec...
06/01/2026

🌿 Happy Canadian Environment Week!🌱♻️

Since 1971, Canadian Environment Week has served as a national reminder that protecting our environment is a shared responsibility and that collective action can create lasting change.

Big change starts with small actions.

🌱 Plant native species
🚲 Choose active transportation
♻️ Reduce waste
🧹 Join a community clean-up
💧 Conserve water and energy
🏠 Explore home energy efficiency programs to reduce energy use, improve comfort, and support Canada's net-zero goals.

This week, let's celebrate the actions that help create healthier communities and a more sustainable future.

Every action counts. Together, they make a difference.

Windfall's Big Savings Rain Barrel Sale is Back! Now in York and Durham Region 💧Capture Rain in a Rain Barrel instead of...
05/29/2026

Windfall's Big Savings Rain Barrel Sale is Back! Now in York and Durham Region 💧

Capture Rain in a Rain Barrel instead of your Basement rain🌧️🛢️
Heavy rainfall can put pressure on local waterways, storm systems, and even residential foundations.

Rain barrels offer a practical support by helping homeowners:
✔ Redirect roof runoff and reduce basement flooding risk
✔ Reduce stormwater runoff and pressure on drains and waterways
✔ Save money on outdoor water use
✔ Support healthier gardens with natural rainwater

🌿 Many rain barrel styles available
💲 $65 to $200
🚚 Plus Free Home Delivery Across Durham Region
Home delivery beginning the week of Tuesday, June 23, 2026.

Place your order here👉https://windfallcentre.ca/programs/rain-barrel-sale/

Special Offer for Brock Residents!
Book and complete a FREE Weather-ready Home Assessment through Durham Greener Homes for a chance to win a FREE rain barrel.
👉 https://durhamgreenerhomes.ca/financial/programs/brock-rain-barrel/

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It's International Plastic Free Day🥤Today, May 25 marks International Plastic Free Day, a global reminder of the urgent ...
05/25/2026

It's International Plastic Free Day🥤

Today, May 25 marks International Plastic Free Day, a global reminder of the urgent need to reduce plastic pollution and rethink our reliance on single-use plastics.

This initiative is dedicated to raising awareness about plastic pollution and encouraging people to commit to refusing single-use plastics for at least one day.

At Windfall Centre, we recognize that real environmental change starts with everyday choices. From refusing single-use items to supporting circular systems and sustainable alternatives, each action contributes to healthier ecosystems and communities.

Plastic pollution continues to impact waterways, wildlife, and human health. Today is an opportunity to reflect, reset, and recommit to reducing plastic waste, not just for one day, but as part of long-term behaviour change.

We encourage individuals, communities, and businesses to:
✔ Refuse single-use plastics
✔ Choose reusables
✔ Support sustainable businesses
✔ Spread awareness

05/21/2026

Planning Home Upgrades in Durham? More Financial Support Is Now Available 💵🏡

If you’ve been thinking “We’ll do insulation someday”
If your home always feels too hot or too cold.
If you’re ready for a home that’s more comfortable year round.
This is your sign to get an energy-efficient home upgrade with the new Durham Greener Homes Loan Program.
Connect with a Durham Greener Homes Coach for free to learn more about the new low-interest financing and explore available incentives for eligible upgrades.
Begin your home retrofit journey today 👉 https://durhamgreenerhomes.ca/financial/loans/durham-region/

Region of Durham Windfall Ecology Centre ​ Municipality of Clarington Town of Whitby - Local Government Township of Brock Town of Ajax Oshawa Power

05/14/2026

Small fixes today can prevent big weather damage tomorrow! 🌥☁

Extreme heat, cold, windstorms, and flooding can impact your home, your comfort, and your finances.
A few smart weather-ready upgrades today can prevent thousands in repairs tomorrow.

With Durham’s New Weather-ready Home Assessment, improving your home or property’s resilience against extreme weather is now easier with free expert guidance on upgrades like:
✔️ Installing a backwater valve to help reduce flood damage
✔️ Securing fences to reduce storm damage
✔️ Adding a rain barrel to help reduce flooding
✔️ Reinforcing roof shingles and vents against windstorms
✔️ Improving attic insulation for better comfort year-round
Book your virtual or in-person Weather-Ready Home Assessment today.
👉 https://durhamgreenerhomes.ca/weather-ready-assessment/

Region of Durham Municipality of Clarington Township of Brock Town of Ajax Township of Uxbridge Town of Whitby - Local Government Oshawa Power Windfall Ecology Centre

05/11/2026

Exciting News Durham! Your home energy upgrades are getting a boost 🏡
Home energy retrofits are great long-term investments that have helped many Durham residents improve comfort and reduce energy use year-round, and now there’s a new Durham Greener Homes Loan Program available to help homeowners complete energy saving improvements such as:
✔️ Attic insulation
✔️ Air sealing
✔️ High-efficiency heating and cooling systems and more
Speak with a Durham Greener Homes Coach for free to access low-interest financing and learn about available incentives for deep home energy upgrades.
👉 https://durhamgreenerhomes.ca/financial/loans/durham-region/


Region of Durham Windfall Ecology Centre Town of Ajax Township of Brock Township of Uxbridge Municipality of Clarington Oshawa Power

Free Weather‑ready Home Assessments and new Durham Greener Homes Loan now available🏡💵 Durham Region is expanding its Dur...
05/08/2026

Free Weather‑ready Home Assessments and new Durham Greener Homes Loan now available🏡💵

Durham Region is expanding its Durham Greener Homes program with the launch of a free Weather‑ready Home Assessment and new low‑interest loan program for deep retrofit upgrades.

Available at no cost to residents, the Weather‑ready Home Assessment helps homeowners, landlords and tenants understand how their homes may be impacted by extreme heat and cold, flooding and windstorms.

Delivered in partnership with Windfall Ecology Centre, Durham Greener Homes provides trusted, expert guidance to help residents navigate home energy and weather-ready upgrades.
Read the full news release👉 https://www.durham.ca/en/news/free-weather-ready-home-assessments-and-new-durham-greener-homes-loan-now-available.aspx

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93A Industrial Parkway South
Aurora, ON
L4G3V5

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Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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