Climate Action Coach
Empowering you to do your part!
Watch our latest Coach video
Future Proof Your Home with Water Management - Learn how to: utilize DIY rainwater harvesting, update your landscape for water retention, install legal greywater and composting toilet systems, and MORE.
Living on the Southern Gulf Islands, you already know some of the challenges we face with Climate Change. You may already have some ideas of what personal actions you can take, but it’s difficult and complicated making expensive decisions for retrofits and new purchases - You are not alone.
The Climate Action Coach Program empowers you to keep doing your part about Climate Change in your own backyard.
This program is for all residents and businesses on the Southern Gulf Islands. We act as a hub for advice and information about local, regional and national incentives that can reduce emissions impacts and the environmental footprint of homes, buildings, and surrounding properties.
Together, the Climate Action Coach Program brings Transition Salt Spring together with local residents and suppliers and to help fight climate change while saving your household energy, money and supporting our local economies.
You are ready to do your part, let us empower you to go further. Invite us to help you achieve greater resilience against the changing climate!
“In the capital region, 30-50% of our emissions are from burning fossil fuels for heating our homes and buildings.”
- BringItHome4Climate.ca
Our Rebate Programs
Community Woodsmoke Reduction Rebate is now OPEN for 2024! Upgrade your old wood stove to a Heat Pump or EPA-2020 wood stove. Up to $1500 available in rebates.
Our Rainwater Harvesting Rebate is now open for 2024-2025 pre-approvals! Get up to $750 for rain cistern(s) and related materials for residents of the Southern Gulf Islands.
Our Rainwater Harvesting Rebate is now open! Get up to $750 for rain cistern(s) and related materials for ratepayers of The North Salt Spring Waterworks District.
Educational Webinar Series
Check out our monthly webinars to learn more about our programs and how to increase efficiency, climate resiliency and comfort of your home. Also learn how to reduce your carbon footprint while saving money.
Topics include:
- Home Rebates
- Energuide Assessments
- Rainwater Harvesting
- Heat Pumps
- Community Smoke Reduction
… and so much more
Attend live or watch the replays. Search all our videos on our Resources page or our Youtube Channel!
Subscribe to our newsletter to find out about our upcoming webinars.
Need help financing a Climate Action purchase?
Low-interest Climate Action Loans are available from Green Loans Salt Spring, our local lending co-op partner.
Climate Action Coach is sponsored by local businesses that support Climate Action
A big thank you to our sponsors, who help make climate resiliency happen on Salt Spring and the Southern Gulf Islands.
Do you work for a local business that is interested in supporting the Climate Action Coach program? Reach out today for more information.
Branch Level Sponsors
Climate Action Coach is also funded by:
Top tips for a Climate Active Household
Don’t Miss Salt Spring’s First Repair Cafe!
Saturday, February 3rd10:30 am – 1:30 pm Salt Spring Public LibraryOur volunteer repair experts can help with textiles, small appliances, electronics, and general repairs. Ever wondered what to do with that broken toaster, a non-functional lamp, or a sweater that’s seen better days?Our answer: Don’t toss it! Instead, bring it to the Repair Cafe where a team…
Slow Down Salt Spring Toy Swap
A waste reduction initiative hosted by Transition Salt SpringDonate no longer needed (in giftable used condition) toys for tots, kids, and teens and come shop for FREE. You drop off donations on Friday. We sort and curate; everyone is welcome to come shop for free on Saturday (no need to donate)! We want to make sure toys get…
Slow Down Salt Spring Clothing Swap
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Future-proof your Home with Water Management: $ave Money and Improve Resiliency by Harnessing Your Water Resources – Video
Future-proof your Home with Water Management: $ave Money and Improve Resiliency by Harnessing Your Water Resources. Watch this informative webinar that will revolutionize the way you manage water on your property and enhance your resilience for the future. Learn how to: utilize DIY rainwater harvesting, update your landscape for water retention, install legal greywater and composting…
ALL About Home Rebates – Webinar Video
ALL About Home Rebates – Webinar Video Get access to THOUSANDS of dollars, improve your comfort, and save big on your energy bill – All while reducing your environmental impact. We’ll guide you through the process and options. Join Transition Salt Spring’s Climate Action Coach team to learn everything there is to know about how…
TSS Launches Updated Wood Smoke Reduction Rebates for 2023
Transition Salt Spring Launches Updated Wood Smoke Reduction Rebates for 2023 Starting in March, rebates of up to $1000 will be available to Southern Gulf Island residents upgrading an old wood stove to a new EPA-2020 wood stove, insert, or a heat pump. SALT SPRING ISLAND, March 22, 2023 — Transition Salt Spring’s Climate Action…