Sustained Efforts
In Ontario, some cities took part in power conservation challenges or events to remind citizens of the blackout. The most well known event being the Voluntary Blackout Day hosted by the Ontario Power Authority. During these events, citizens were encouraged to maximize their energy conservation activities. Smaller cities such as London, Guelph, Woodstock and Waterloo took part in the challenges annually. The final Voluntary Blackout Day was held on August 14, 2010.
Read more about this topic: Northeast Blackout Of 2003
Famous quotes containing the words sustained and/or efforts:
“What we seek is the reign of law, based upon the consent of the governed and sustained by the organized opinion of mankind.”
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The dignity of his office is never impaired by the absence of efforts on his part to maintain it.”
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