Introduction

Author: Janice Park (page 32)

Author: Janice Park (page 32)

Prospect Human Services rooftop solar

A ray of light for Alberta job seekers

This year, the bullfrogpowered community helped fund rooftop solar panels for Prospect Human Services’ head office in Calgary. Prospect is a nonprofit that provides employment support and services to about 15,000 Albertans annually, and they’re best known for breaking down…
Earth Tech lake and trees

Earth Tech 2020: An impact-driven cohort of 16 cleantech ventures

Recent bush fires, floods, and heatwaves around the globe have underlined the importance of fighting climate change. The question is not if, but how. And while individual and collective actions will be essential to curbing our carbon emissions, they’re only…
Marine Mammal Rescue Centre solar

The sun shines on Vancouver’s Marine Mammal Rescue Centre

Where does an injured harbour seal go for a little TLC? To the Marine Mammal Rescue Centre, an Ocean Wise initiative on Vancouver’s shore. Thanks to your support, Bullfrog Power funded 50% of a 4.8 kW solar project on the Rescue Centre’s roof. Together, we were also major contributors to the upcoming 53.6 kW rooftop solar installation on the iconic Vancouver Aquarium—another Ocean Wise initiative. We spoke to Sophie Merritt, the Sustainability Manager at Ocean Wise, about taking care of the ocean and its inhabitants.
Booch Kombucha bottle

All about SCOBY with Booch Organic Kombucha

With so many people trying their hand at home fermentation these days, we asked our bullfrogpowered friends at Booch Organic Kombucha to tell us all about their brewing process. Booch Organic Kombucha answered all our questions about SCOBYs, cleared up…
Dunya team

Dunya Habitats: increasing food security with tiny farms

As we navigate a global pandemic and a just recovery, we want to amplify the stories of those who are working towards a low-carbon future, like Dunya Habitats. To build a vibrant low-carbon economy, we’ll need innovative tech that supports…
15 year banner wind farm

Green for 15—celebrating 15 years of Bullfrog Power!

In 2005, Bullfrog Power was founded with the goal of transforming the energy landscape in Canada. Before then, Canadians didn’t have many options when it came to their electricity—we provided the first renewable, emissions-free energy choice for individuals and businesses.   In the 15 years since,…
A row of wind turbines in a green landscape

Canada’s energy system: your questions answered

Before and during our webinar overview of Canada’s electricity system—featuring our President, Sean Drygas, and Kathleen Gnocato, Director of Strategy & Product Development at MaRS Discovery District—we were blown away by all the thoughtful questions we received. It’s clear that Canadians care about where their power comes from, and what impact it has on the…
Tree planting drone

Flash Forest: revolutionizing reforestation with tree-planting drones

Two of Flash Forest’s co-founders were tree planters in their youth. They camped alongside forestry workers, and the contrast in technologies was all too clear: logging companies had advanced machinery, automation, and artificial intelligence at their disposal, while tree planters were still using bags and shovels.