Currents of Change – Bullfrog Power

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Currents of Change are portraits, thoughts and ideas from Canadians helping to transform the energy landscape through renewable energy. Bullfrog profiles changemakers who are creating powerful currents in their communities. Those featured have either helped build a green energy project, financially supported by the bullfrogpowered community, or they are a member of the bullfrogpowered community, supporting green energy projects across Canada.

Ric Richardson

Mayor
Northern Village of Green Lake
Saskatchewan

“Our citizens feel like they’re part of the project—and they are. It gives them a reason to smile more."

Mike Brigham

President and Co-Founder
SolarShare
Ontario

“Having SolarShare projects in various communities can give the residents a sense of pride that they are doing something positive for the environment."

Kirby Wirchenko

Executive and Artistic Director
The Broadway Theatre
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

“Saskatoon is one of the sunniest cities in North America—but we don't have a ton of solar energy projects."

Tegan Wong-Daughtery

Co-Founder
Knowlesville Art and Nature Centre
New Brunswick

"I’m very proud that energy from the sun is currently the only thing powering our school."

Chief Patrick Michell

Chief of Kanaka Bar Indian Band
Fraser Canyon, British Columbia

"Unless our world tries to do something about climate change, I’m concerned that big change is coming. It’s bigger than all of us and it’s going to require all of us working together."

Daniel Bida

Executive Director, ZooShare
Toronto, Ontario

“ZooShare is a biogas story now being told in the GTA, Zoo poo jokes and all, and it’s incredibly meaningful."

Dusty Williams

Sustainability Advisor
Town of Black Diamond, Alberta

"Adopting new technologies or ways of doing things, especially in smaller communities, can be challenging."

Jessie Jollymore

Executive Director, Hope Blooms
Halifax, Nova Scotia

"I’ve always thought that when you change the way you look at things—the things you look at change."

Jordan Webber

Economic Development Officer
Starland County, Alberta

"There is amazing potential for change in Canadian communities, especially rural ones."

Janice Ashworth

Operations Manager
Ottawa Renewable Energy Co-op
Ottawa, Ontario

"Schools are a perfect location for renewable energy projects because they are community hubs."

Les Quinton

Parks & Recreation Manager
Town of Black Diamond, Alberta

"I’m trying to make changes in my life that will ensure my grandchildren can enjoy life as I have."

Kim Horrocks (and others!)

City of Nelson
British Columbia

"I especially hope that the younger generation sees that when everyone gets together for the environment, change can happen."

Judith Roux

Gabriola Island
British Columbia

"Taking action for the planet—keeping our waters clean, our forests green, our air breathable—is the only action on the table."

Interviews with bullfrogpowered customers