Durham Region homeowners looking to save on energy costs can head to a free expo this weekend that promises practical advice, expert tips and a chance to try out electric vehicles.
The Durham Greener Homes Free Home Energy and EV Expo takes place Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Durham Region Headquarters, located at 605 Rossland Road East in Whitby. The event is open to all residents with no registration fee required to attend.
Attendees will have the opportunity to drop in and learn easy ways to save energy and reduce monthly utility bills. Experts will be on hand to discuss available rebates and home upgrade programs that can make energy-efficient improvements more affordable for homeowners across Durham Region including Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, Pickering, Clarington, Uxbridge, Scugog and Brock.
One of the highlights of the expo is the chance to test drive electric vehicles. Visitors can get behind the wheel of several EV models and experience firsthand how they perform on the road. With gas prices remaining unpredictable and provincial incentives available for EV purchases, the test drives offer a no-pressure way to explore whether going electric makes sense for your household, your budget and your daily commute.
The event will also feature real stories from Durham residents who have already made the switch to electric vehicles or completed energy upgrades on their homes. Hearing directly from neighbours who have navigated the process can help ease concerns and answer questions that brochures and websites simply cannot address in the same way.
Durham Region has been actively working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through its Greener Homes initiative, which provides resources and support for residents interested in making their homes more energy efficient. The free Home Energy and EV Expo builds on that ongoing effort by bringing everything together under one roof for a single day of learning, discovery and hands-on experience for the whole family.
Whether you are curious about heat pumps, solar panels, insulation upgrades or electric vehicles, the Home Energy and EV Expo is designed to be a simple and helpful way to explore all your options in one convenient location without any pressure or obligation.
The Durham Region Headquarters venue is easily accessible via Durham Region Transit and offers ample free parking on site for attendees driving in from across the region. Residents are encouraged to register in advance at durham.ca/HomeEnergyandEVExpo, although walk-ins are also welcome throughout the entire day.
With energy costs continuing to rise and climate action becoming a growing priority for municipalities across the Greater Toronto Area, events like this free Home Energy and EV Expo give Durham residents the practical tools and trusted information they need to make smarter, more cost-effective decisions about their homes and transportation choices for years to come.
This weekend free expo represents a practical step toward a greener, more affordable future for Durham Region, one household and one electric vehicle at a time. For more information and to register for the free event, visit durham.ca/HomeEnergyandEVExpo.
