Our new compliance vehicle is charged-up and ready to roll. The new 2023 Hyundai Kona EV in glacier white needed some Wolfville whimsy to help communicate its eco-positive story, so staff completed a mini-branding exercise and decided on the name “Watts’n.”

The name is a play on the word “watt” as well as being a nod to the famous Dr. Watson, assistant to Sherlock Holmes. By adding a start button icon, in our brand’s green hue, we also give a hint of a magnifying glass.

Watts’n will be supporting our compliance work and also helping the Town move in a green direction.

The Town is offering FREE workshops and energy walk-throughs ($1,250 value) to brick-and-mortar Wolfville businesses to help businesses save up to 25% on energy bills through low or no cost energy use changes.

The business sector contributes 21% of all greenhouse gas emissions in Wolfville. To help business owners reduce emissions, the Town has hired consultants at Thinkwell Shift to lead Get 2 Zero, a program dedicated to reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the business sector. Businesses who register for Get 2 Zero will attend a two-part workshop and complete an energy walkthrough of their business.

Experts at Thinkwell Shift will identify low and no cost upgrades and/or behaviour changes businesses can make to save up to 25% on energy bills and greenhouse gas emissions.

All businesses who complete the Get 2 Zero program will receive a free window cling to display, showcasing that they are an Energy Smart Business.

Businesses can register for a mandatory two-part workshop by visiting www.thinkwellshift.ca/get2zero

In-person workshops will be held at Town Hall where complementary breakfast and lunch will be served, or there is an option to attend a virtual workshop.