Ancaster - Dundas - Flamborough - Westdale
Peter Ormond
Peter Ormond is actively engaged in the greening of the community of Hamilton.
An engineer and MBA, Peter understands that healthy communities are the result of simple steps that create local jobs and foster local economies. An engineer, Peter helps corporations to review all facets of their business, and implement changes to improve sustainability and thus profits. This includes energy use, product life cycle analysis, installation of renewable energy systems, and workplace audits. As a writer, he is also involved in various writing projects that include a monthly environmentally-themed magazine column, a book on Canadian Heroes, and the co-creation of a raw food cookbook.
Peter has worked in various locations throughout Canada and overseas. Peter has also taught courses related to engineering, business and the environment at various institutions including Mohawk College and McMaster University, and continues to work as a Continuing Education Instructor at Mohawk College.
Nationally, Peter is a past board member of the Canadian Solar Industries Association, and several national sustainability-oriented initiatives. He has contributed his experience and knowledge as an environmental consultant to many innovative projects and written documents related to conservation, renewable energy, climate change and sustainability.
Peter is a member of the steering committee that has just launched Hamilton Car Share Co-operative. Peter’s residence has one of Hamilton’s few solar hot water systems, and a green roof on the back shed. Other features include a solar cooker, diverse backyard garden, external insulation, and a room trimmed completely with recovered materials.
Canadians, especially Hamiltonians, are ready for leadership that rethinks old habits and step into new realms of possibilities. It’s time for fresh energy and thoughtful action, and Peter represents that Green light to opportunity, one simple choice at a time.
Peter Ormond is the nominated candidate for the Green Party of Canada in Ancaster – Dundas – Flamborough – Westdale.
