York Region celebrates Earth Hour

On behalf of York Regional Council and The Regional Municipality of York, I am pleased to join communities around the world and turn off all non-essential lights in celebration of Earth Hour.

This global event is an opportunity for residents across our communities to turn off lights and other unnecessary electronics for one hour and consider other small actions to benefit the health of our planet year-round. Making our homes energy efficient, conserving energy, reducing single-use items and considering active modes of transportation are all simple and easy ways we can all reduce our carbon footprint.

From 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 25, 2023, York Region will turn off all non-essential lights at five York Region facilities. Beyond Earth Hour, Regional Council also remains committed to our goal of producing zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. To reach this goal, actions continue to electrify our transit fleet, expand the use of solar electricity production and reduce energy consumption across our facilities.

To further drive environmental stewardship and protect our natural environment, Regional Council has approved the Climate Change Action Plan, which sets a path for reduced emissions and prepares for our future climates with actions to mitigate and adapt to the effects of climate change.

Sustaining and protecting our natural environment is a key priority for Regional Council. Through industry leading management practices, conservation, tree planting promotion, education and invasive species control, York Region strives to protect our forests and ensure a sustainable environment for future generations.

Let’s do our part to protect our communities and our environmental health for generations to come.

Wayne Emmerson
York Region Chairman and CEO

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