Greater Victoria residents will have the opportunity to deepen their understanding of climate change through updated Climate Action To-Go kits, which now include specialized thermal imaging cameras. This initiative, a collaboration between the Capital Regional District (CRD) and the Greater Victoria Public Library (GVPL), aims to engage the community in hands-on learning and action around climate issues.
“The Climate Action To-Go Kit program continues to offer an interactive way for residents to learn about climate change and take meaningful action,” said Nikki Elliott, manager of CRD Climate Action Programs in a press release.
The kits were first created in 2012 to allow users to do things like measure household electricity use, discover air leaks in walls, tune up a bike, test shower head water efficiency and more.
“These kits include practical tools and activities for reducing household greenhouse gas emissions, especially from sources like transportation buildings and waste,” stated Elliott.
The new thermal imagery cameras are included to give residents a powerful tool to examine energy inefficiency in their homes. The cameras are designed to help identify insulation gaps and heat loss through walls, which can impact energy bills. The cameras may be used to identify energy inefficiencies, and the CRD hopes these tools will help residents improve energy savings and efficiency.
Winter is the best time to use the tool due to the temperature disparity between indoor and outdoor spaces, the CRD stated.
Those interested in the new and improved Climate Action To-Go Kit can loan them out at Greater Victoria Public Library branches and other associated libraries. More information on the kits and where to find them is available at crd.bc.ca/actionkits.
