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Chris Martenson himself, in Guelph, 2012 March 30th, keynote
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from Transition Guelph -Ken Myers, who's building a resilience assessment tool, sent me this link:…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Joyelle Jolie Apr 13, 2012.

Measuring what is needed - energy to cook food
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For the past three days I logged electric use to cook my food.  The average was below 0.6 kWhr per day.  I'm using an induction hotplate, so a regular stove might use 2x as much.  With the induction…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Ray Leistner Dec 13, 2012.

Solar PV hot water tank
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PV prices are dropping fast.  Some people don't have natural gas and use electric hot water tanks.  To save on the cost of grid power, which can be over 20 cents per kWhr in some places, a hot water…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Ray Leistner May 23, 2011.

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Documentary Film & Discussion: "CHASING ICE" at Beach Business Hub

March 28, 2013 from 7pm to 9pm
This is the second screening at our venue due to demand!In this documentary film “Chasing Ice” acclaimed National Geographic photographer James Balog—a former climate change skeptic and cynic about academic research—discovers undeniable evidence of the world's melting glaciers. He conducted an Extreme Ice Survey, a revolutionary time-lapse, multi-year record of the world`s glaciers, on a mission to gather evidence of our changing climate, yet deliver fragile hope to our carbon-powered…See More
Mar 18
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Ray Leistner replied to Justin Robertson's discussion Urban Farming: What is holding back the urban farm movement? Farmers.
"There are too many trees and tall buildings in cities, leaving no root space in the soil, and very little sun.  I've tried gardening near a row of trees, and the yield was about 1/3 what I get in open soil, and the second year the yield…"
Feb 25
Ray Leistner replied to Joyelle Jolie's discussion What are our members looking for in the Transition Toronto community?
"I'm looking for an idea of how much 'transitioning' is possible and what it looks like.  For example, if you grow 100% of your fresh vegetable needs for 6 months out of the year, how much of a transition is that? 2%?  If you…"
Dec 13, 2012
Ray Leistner replied to Ray Leistner's discussion Measuring what is needed - energy to cook food
"Just finished testing - Home Max 1000W single coil burner portable stove.  Electric use dropped as the element warmed up.  I started it cold, and let it stand for 60s after switching off, to allow residual heat to move into the pot. …"
Dec 13, 2012
Lianne Snow replied to Ray Leistner's discussion Measuring what is needed - energy to cook food
"How'd it go?"
Nov 20, 2012
Ray Leistner commented on Joyelle Jolie's blog post Apocalypse Soon: Has Civilization Passed the Environmental Point of No Return? Scientific American
"It should happen in a scattered way, rather than all at once, because of the diversity of the world, as well as limits in the ability to distribute resources.  Hopefully, Canada has more reserves than others, but perhaps some particular…"
May 27, 2012
Ray Leistner replied to Justin Robertson's discussion Urban Farming: What is holding back the urban farm movement? Farmers.
"There are dozens of active farms in Toronto, though they're not growing vegetables."
May 22, 2012
Joyelle Jolie replied to Ray Leistner's discussion Chris Martenson himself, in Guelph, 2012 March 30th, keynote
"I had the distinct pleasure of seeing Chris and Tina's presentation at this event.  also had a chance to meet Chris and chat with him about our Transition Toronto group and invited him and Tina to present here in Toronto. We just finished…"
Apr 13, 2012
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Chris Martenson himself, in Guelph, 2012 March 30th, keynote

from Transition Guelph -Ken Myers, who's building a resilience assessment tool, sent me this link:http://www.transitionguelph.org/resilience2012/events.php "Keynote Address - Chris Martenson When: Friday, March 30. Event begins at 6:30 pm Where: Rozanski Hall Room 101, University of Guelph Who:Chris Martenson"See More
Mar 24, 2012
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Livetoletlive replied to Ray Leistner's discussion Measuring what is needed - energy to cook food
"thank you"
Jan 27, 2012
Ray Leistner replied to Ray Leistner's discussion Measuring what is needed - energy to cook food
"Nope, cooker was a single burner induction unit that sells for about $80, and the pot was stainless steel with an aluminium layer on the bottom, that cost about $15 from a Chinese grocery store.  I want to test a regular style burner, for…"
Jan 20, 2012
Livetoletlive replied to Ray Leistner's discussion Measuring what is needed - energy to cook food
"hey id love to see some of these methods ur using to cook. did u build them yourself? "
Jan 10, 2012
Ray Leistner commented on Martina Rowley's event Transition Don Valley Film Night: "Revenge of the Electric Car"
"Has this been canceled?  I have not received a reply, or seen any other activity here."
Nov 7, 2011
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Transition Don Valley Film Night: "Revenge of the Electric Car" at Cabbagetown

November 8, 2011 from 7:30pm to 9pm
Our Transition Don Valley group are hosting their first film event with a FREE screening of, "Revenge of the Electric Car"The venue is in a housing co-op in the Transition Don Valley neighbourhood (Cabbagetown).All are welcome but because space is limited and available on a first-come-first-served basis, please RSVP to Rebecca (rebeccaamw at yahoo.com) to find out availability, the location, and other details. See More
Nov 6, 2011
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Measuring what is needed - energy to cook food

For the past three days I logged electric use to cook my food.  The average was below 0.6 kWhr per day.  I'm using an induction hotplate, so a regular stove might use 2x as much.  With the induction heater, or maybe a microwave, two solar panels plus a battery could easily support cooking for one person if you want to go with a method that creates no air pollution. I've also tested a small vacuum-insulated cooker, and it did what it was supposed to do - cook food without sustained heating.  The…See More
Sep 15, 2011
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Ray Leistner is attending Andrew James Knox's event

Solar and Conservation Fair at The Assembly Hall

September 10, 2011 from 11am to 4pm
A community based initiative that explores opportunities to live and work more sustainablyCome join your neighbours in learning about how you and your community can live and work more sustainably. You will hear about the benefits of rooftop solar PV, solar hot water and community power. You will also pick up tips on how you can take simple steps towards incorporating conservation and sustainable activities into your live. Free seminars to include: residential and commercial rooftop solar…See More
Aug 28, 2011
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