Future House 2026
BANG! The starting pistol has sounded, the preparations have begun and the VENDOR REGISTRATION IS OPEN. If you are the proud owner of a business which features green products or services, this is the homeshow for you!
We’re top of the Google search and the ONLY local homeshow dedicated exclusively to green products and services. Thinking of installing solar panels? buying an electric car? changing from a gas furnace / air conditioner combo to an energy saving heat pump? All these questions and more will be answered.
Vendors, a silent auction, presentations, and a children’s area will bring happy smiles. See you this spring!
What to expect at the event
this year
Vendors
There will be a wide variety of vendors at Future House 2026, showing the range of ways that you can save money on your energy bills while reducing your environmental impact. From solar technologies and sustainable roofing to eco-conscious cleaning products, there’s something for every green-minded homeowner.
Plug 'n Drive
The shift to electric mobility is underway, bringing with it new challenges and opportunities. The Plug ‘n Drive organization specializes in educating people on the environmental and economic advantages of electric transportation. They will be bringing an EV so you can take a close up look and speak to EV owners about their vehicles.
Presentations
Our list of engaging talks, workshops and demonstrations are designed to answer your questions on a variety of topics, from heat pumps to solar panels to sustainable landscaping.
Rolling Horse
Rolling Horse Community Cycle is a non-profit bicycle shop offering full-service repairs and refurbished bike sales. They will be accepting donations, so if you have a bicycle that you wish to donate, bring it along!
Silent Auction
Last year’s offerings included an Ecobee Smart Thermostat, a gift certificate from Sparkling Green cleaning Services, several photography books by Mark Zelinski, a gift certificate for landscaping design from Sean James Design… Who knows what this year’s vendors will offer
Children's area
You never know who’ll be visiting the show! Children in 2025 delighted in the opportunity to examine the active Tobacco Hornworm Caterpillars. They brought a smile to everyone.
Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors
Ontario’s Solar Professionals — Trust our 30-year solar install expertise for your solar roof. Save on electricity now. We’re more than just solar – we’re your trusted energy partner. Providing solar panel design, professional installation, and repair services to Ontario since 1990.
solardirectcanada.com
Transform your outdoors with premium interlocking solutions. Enviro-Loc Interlocking is dedicated to implementing sustainable practices that protect our environment.Their mission is to “focus on reducing our Carbon Footprint Without Compromising our Premium Level Quality of Service.” services to Ontario since 1990.
Since 2009 Brooks Heating & Air has been offering top quality service, repairs and installation for your heating, cooling, hydronics, water heaters, fireplaces and indoor air quality equipment. We are a local family owned and operated business.
*** We are also the 3 time winner of the local readers choice award.
brooksheatingandair.ca
Gold Sponsors
Jade Environmental Services offers a low-cost consulting service to help you find affordable housing. It connects you with experts in various fields. Together they can help you explore 11 different environmentally friendly ways to secure housing you can afford.
WaterFarmers is an environmental design-build firm specializing in urban agriculture, indoor farming, rainwater harvesting and ecological landscaping projects.
Presentations
11:15 am
Can Solar Power and Energy Storage pay out for my home?
Presented by Paul West of Solar Direct
11:45 am
Rainwater Harvesting 101
Presented by WaterFarmers Urban Agriculture
12:15 pm
Youth Team Kids Corner
Creepy Critters – meet local native creatures and learn how they benefit the environment
12:45 pm
Hot Under the Collards: Gardening in a Changing Climate
Presented by Sean James of Sean James Consulting & Design. During his over 40 year career focusing on eco-gardening techniques, he has won awards, been featured on CBC, and has been a part of creating the new Ontario Landscape Tree Planting Guide, the Grow-Me-Instead guide, the Ontario Horticultural Apprenticeship Curriculum, the national Red Seal Occupational Standard, and the Master Gardeners Reference Manual.
1:15 pm
Sustainable Comfort Starts at Home: Why Heat Pumps Matter
Presented by John Watson of Brooks Heating & Air, a local HVAC contractor that specializes in providing homeowners with environmentally sustainable heating and cooling options including heat pumps.
1:45 pm
Transform your Outdoor Space with Sustainable Interlocking
Presented by Enviro-Loc
2:15 pm
Affordable Housing with Green Upgrades
Presented by Jim Feilders of Jade Environmental, Affordable Housing with Green Upgrades – 11 options for affordable housing incorporating energy, carbon and money-saving green upgrades.
2:45 pm
Panel Discussion - Future of Housing in Milton
Moderated by Franz Hartmann from Alliance for a Liveable Ontario. Are we on track to make future housing in Milton more climate resilient/sustainable? Subsidies, policies, and incentives we need from all levels of government will be discussed.
Grateful to our Door Prize Donors too!
And last, but certainly not least - thank you to Plantwell for the donation of tomato plants we gave away
at our booth.
