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		<title>Solar Rebate Program for Alberta Farmers Launched</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:41:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>andrea</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Growing Forward Solar PV Pilot Program The Solar Society of Alberta is happy to announce that The Growing Forward Solar PV Equipment Pilot Program has launched as of today, January 30, 2012.  This new grant program  provides rebates for grid-tied solar electric systems for Alberta farmers located any where within the Province.  A specific [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Rick Mercer, Mike Holmes &amp; David Suzuki on the Roof</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2011 21:23:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>andrea</dc:creator>
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		<title>Event: A Road Map to Energy Independence &#8211; Making the Best Decisions</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 21:41:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>andrea</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[David Morrow P. Eng.   Hydraft Development Services November 9, 2011 7-8:30pm As ratepayers we have an increasing number of choices on the road to energy autonomy – super insulation, solar electric systems, waste water heat recovery, solar hot water, geothermal system,, wood pellet stoves, cogeneration units, green power purchasing, etc.  What are the best design [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Event: C Returns Retrofit Programme Release</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2011 03:31:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>andrea</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Zero Carbon Retrofits The Edmonton C Returns ROI Model Godo Stoyke and Shanthu Mano of Carbon Busters October 26, 2011 7-8:30pm Coming to Edmonton! A great new programme to upgrade existing homes. C Returns is a one stop shop to green your home: an extensive energy and carbon audit, a comprehensive plan, the actual installation [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Event: Sustainable Living 101</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2011 18:54:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>andrea</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[WHEN: Wednesday, August 17, 6:30pm &#8211; 8:30pm WHERE: McKernan Community League Hall, 11341-78 Avenue COST: Pay What You Can DESCRIPTION: Sustainable Living 101 provides an introduction to some of the key concepts of climate science as well as some of the alarming observations and implications that you need to know about.  Learn about the Greenhouse Effect and how rising levels [...]]]></description>
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		<title>New Web Design</title>
		<link>http://www.raisingspaces.com/2011/08/new-web-design-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Aug 2011 02:36:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You may have noticed that things look a little different around here! The Raising Spaces team has been itching to update our online look and is pleased to roll out our new site. We apologize if you&#8217;ve been searching for something during the transition. Please bear with us as we continue to make the updates [...]]]></description>
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		<title>NetZero Home Tour June 4 ** noon-4pm</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jun 2011 20:17:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jessica</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This weekend marks the NetZero Home tour.  Last year a couple friends and I went on an exciting bike tour to see the different styles and design elements of each gorgeous home.  This weekend, Raising Spaces will be showcasing some fantastic products and materials at 7615 111 st.  The Belgravia Homes, as seen in the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Building the Ultimate Green  Effect Homes.  Belgravia Green Tour April 30- May 1</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2011 18:55:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jessica</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Imagine the ultimate dream home.  A home that produces its own heat and electricity, perfectly designed to generate as much energy as it needs to function annually.  A home with a tangible monetary payback.  Dreams of this perfect home are no longer dreams at all.  As our perspectives on sustainability rapidly adapt with fantastic innovation [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Book Review: Shift Your Habit</title>
		<link>http://www.raisingspaces.com/2010/12/book-review-shift-your-habit/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Dec 2010 17:53:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>christine</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Shift Your Habit: Easy Ways to Save Money, Simplify Your Life, and Save the Planet by Elizabeth Rogers. Three Rivers Press, 2010. When persuading reluctant family members and friends to a “green” lifestyle, we usually encounter two big objections: money and time. The evidence in the store is that the green option is more expensive [...]]]></description>
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		<title>You Had Me at Recycled</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2010 21:12:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>andrea</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ever since I was a young lass I&#8217;ve cringed at the idea of waste and landfills. To this day if you show me a product born from the scrap material of another time and place, you&#8217;re sure to win my heart. Add the eco features of &#8216;Canadian-made&#8217; and &#8216;Produces renewable energy&#8217; and you can&#8217;t go wrong! [...]]]></description>
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