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We have made a subtle change to our logo, with a strong statement. Our new leaf brings attention to the rise in trees, which are becoming extinct in Ontario. Our leaf is shaped after the leaves that can be found on Cherry Birch (Betula Lenta). A note from Cottage Life regarding the Cherry Birch;

“Unlike many other endangered trees, the cherry birch isn’t threatened by a pest or fungus. Instead, habitat destruction due to residential development throughout southern Ontario has significantly reduced its numbers. As well, since the population exists almost exclusively on the shores of Lake Ontario, the tree is particularly vulnerable to erosion. At the moment, cherry birches can only be found in two sites on the Niagara peninsula”.

How does the above relate to #submetering or #onyxenergy? We are passionate about conservation and sustainability. We participate in tree planting events and donate tree seedlings for new and extensions to contracts through our program, Partnering with Purpose.

Unfortunately, trees must come down to support residential and commercial development, widening roads and changes to landscape, but what comes down, we can build back up! This is why we also support tree planting within all of our divisions.

The change to our logo also signifies new growth! We are poised for continue growth and will maintain our commitment to giving back, giving back to communities, charities and our planet!

Happy New Year!

#partneringwithpurpose, #suitemetering, #plantingtrees, #conservationthroughemPOWERment, #onyxcondomangement, #onyxpropertygroup, #queenofking

Did you know that Onyx Energy has a detection system that can detect low-level and high-level water consumption issues?  Several times a month, our system is able to detect low-level alerts which more often than not are issues with toilets. In this example, there is nothing low about this alert.

A flapper issued an alert for higher than normal consumption of water in a condo unit, the issue from the start of detection until corrected by the Owner was roughly 7 hours, which wasted close to 8,000 bottles of water.  Had this not been addressed, each day the equivalent of 27,000 bottles of water would have been wasted.  This is alarming.  However, because our system, in each property that we sub-meter for water, we have the ability to detect these issues so that Owners and Property Managers can stop the issue, saving water.

Seems more than ever, that everywhere you turn there are posts about what we need to do NOW to protect Mother Earth.  From commercials, news stories, social media, and conversations.  It is at the forefront of our business model to help where we can to conserve water.  It is a precious resource.

That sentiment proved to be very strongly communicated in a documentary that our team has watched on more than a few occasions.   If you get a chance to, we recommend watching “The World’s Water Crisis” brought to you by the series “Explained”.

Outside of conserving water, we promote conservation of all utilities.  We offer suggestions and support, and green initiatives to offset carbon emissions.  If you have a great tip, we would love to hear from you!

If you living in a property that is not serviced by Onyx Energy we invite you to please check your toilets for leaks, and flapper issues, you will save money and help the environment.

#onyxenergyinc, #wastenotwantnot, #conservationthroughemPOWERment

Onyx Energy is a program member with Sustainability Waterloo.  This is a great local organization that notes the following on their website, “We foster the development of the local green economy by supporting organizations to set ambitious and realistic sustainability targets. We encourage an overall approach to sustainability, with focus on carbon, waste and water operations”.

In speaking with the Co-Founder of Onyx Energy, Angel-Marie Reiner, she shared why the partnership with Sustainability Waterloo was so crucial to the organization.  “Beyond the fact that this is a great organization that promotes conservation and sustainability in our region, we joined the organization to push our accountability towards sustainability.  Essentially, we promote to our client base the importance of conservation, and we want to have a pulse on not only Onyx Energy but Onyx Property Group that keeps us aiming to “walk-the-walk”, “talk-the-talk”, we must lead by example, and have that measured”.

The Onyx Group, comprised of both Onyx Energy and Onyx Property Group are working through their third week of a month-long challenge, known as the Carbon Cleanse.  If you follow us on Instagram and Twitter, you would have seen posts of the fantastic efforts our team has made, to reduce water usage, electricity usage and make dramatic improvements to overall waste reduction.

Check out our Carbon Cleanse adventure on our Instagram Page @onyxenergy

Carbon offsetting is a globally recognized way to take responsibility for unavoidable carbon emissions. In simple terms, offsetting one tonne of carbon means there will be one less tonne of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere than there would otherwise have been.  It is the fastest way to achieve emissions reductions and the only way to achieve carbon neutrality.

Climate change is increasingly on the agenda around the world. As awareness increases,  your customers, investors and staff are looking to your business to act responsibly.  It is impossible to operate a business without any carbon footprint. This means that after reducing what they can, businesses need to offset remaining, unavoidable emissions.

There are many activities that generate carbon offsets. Renewable energy projects , like a wind farm or solar installation can create carbon offsets by displacing fossil fuels. Other types of offsets include tree planting initiatives and energy-efficiency projects that absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

The goal of carbon offsetting is to match the exact carbon damage done in one place with carbon repair elsewhere. This means you need to contribute a tonne of benefit for a tonne of harm.  Most companies outsource the repair part of the equation by making a payment to another company who will finance beneficial environmental work on their behalf. These carbon offset companies allow others to invest in environmental projects around the world in order to balance out their own carbon footprints. Carbon offsetting can help the world to tackle global warming by funding environmental projects that would not have happened otherwise. Good offsets are a win for everyone. An example is a wind energy project that would not otherwise have been financially viable. By investing in it, you’re adding to the overall supply of renewable energy which reduces the future consumption of fossil fuels. This helps shift the world onto a greener path.

Onyx Energy is committed to empowering those around us to be able to effectively contribute to conservation and make a meaningful impact.  Onyx Energy has partnered with Carbonzero, the industry leader in terms of carbon offsetting. Our partnership with Carbonzero assists us in our tree-planting initiatives. We challenge ourselves and all businesses to be conservation conscious.

Soon you will be able to download the Onyx Energy App via the App Store or Google Play Store.  View your invoices and consumption data in seconds! View your Onyx Energy Agreements and track your process of lowering your Carbon Footprint.  Join the Onyx Energy movement of Conservation Through Empowerment, Living Carbon Neutral, view and submit conservation tips.