Currents of change
See how green energy comes to life
Currents of change is a profile series celebrating people who are pursuing renewable energy and inspiring those around them. These changemakers have brought new green energy projects online with help from Bullfrog’s community projects grant.
Daniel Bida
“ZooShare is a biogas story now being told in the GTA (to Zoo visitors, schoolchildren, professionals and politicians), Zoo poo jokes and all, and it’s incredibly meaningful.”
Mike Brigham
“Having SolarShare projects in various communities can give the residents a sense of pride that they are doing something positive for the environment.”
Les Quinton
“I’m trying to make changes in my life that will ensure my grandchildren can enjoy life as I have.”
Chief Patrick Michell
“Unless our world tries to do something about climate change, I’m concerned that big change is coming. I don’t think that I can solve climate change alone. It’s bigger than all of us and it’s going to require all of us working together.”
Janice Ashworth
“Schools are a perfect location for renewable energy projects because they are community hubs.”
Kirby Wirchenko
“Saskatoon is one of the sunniest cities in North America—but we don’t have a ton of solar energy projects.”
Ric Richardson
“Our citizens feel like they’re part of the project—and they are. It gives them a reason to smile more.”
Judith Roux
“Taking action for the planet—keeping our waters clean, our forests green, our air breathable—is the only action on the table.”
Kim Horrocks (and others!)
“I especially hope that the younger generation sees that when everyone gets together for the environment, change can happen.”
Tegan Wong-Daughtery
“I’m very proud that energy from the sun is currently the only thing powering our school.”
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