The Hottest Trend in New Home Construction is Solar Power

June 10th, 2009 by andrea in Energy, Renewable Energy, Solar

(NC)-As more and more Canadians become aware of the environment and look for ways to reduce their ecological footprint, the benefits of incorporating renewable energy into new homes is irrefutable. If you are planning to build a new home in the coming months, some recent developments may help you with your research.

Solar power, for example, is the hottest trend in new home construction these days; in fact, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)’s Office of Energy Efficiency (OEE), responsible for licensing builders to construct energy-efficient homes, has completed an 18-month pilot project in Ontario to fund the construction of 100 new “SolarReady” homes. The project was a huge success and now the OEE is encouraging all Canadians to incorporate Solar Ready features into their building plans. Read the rest of this entry »

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New Ontario Solar Water Heating Program Cuts Energy Costs & Eco Impact

May 27th, 2009 by andrea in Energy, Renewable Energy, Solar, Water

From L-R: Lester Holley, Vice President of Finance and Administration, EnerWorks; Tom Heintzman, President, Bullfrog Power; Pierre Poilievre, Member of Parliament for Nepean-Carleton; Paul Green, Director of Enbridge Gas Distribution; and Matthew Sachs, General Manager of Urbandale Construction.Bullfrog Power, together with Enbridge Gas Distribution, EnerWorks, and the Government of Canada today announced the launch of a new Solar Water Heating Program.

Solar water heating allows homeowners to reduce their energy costs and environmental impact by harnessing the sun’s energy through the installation of their own solar water heating systems.

At the time of purchase, qualifying homeowners will receive a substantial savings on the purchase and installation of their own solar water heating systems. These savings are made possible through the Government of Canada’s ecoENERGY for Renewable Heat program and volume discounts from EnerWorks. Interested homeowners may also qualify for further rebates and credits through the ecoENERGY Retrofit-Homes program, provincial rebates and the new Home Renovation Tax Credit.

This limited-time offer will give homeowners in the Enbridge Gas Distribution franchise area the opportunity to save up to 50 per cent on their own solar water heating systems. They may also reduce their ongoing water heating energy costs by up to 60 per cent and financing for the installation is available from as little as $56 dollars a month. Read the rest of this entry »

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Solar Hot Water (Part 2)

May 12th, 2009 by Conrad in Blogs - Mill Creek Net Zero Home, Energy, Green Building Blogs, Insulation, Renewable Energy, Solar, Water

The lessons that I learned from the computer model of our solar hot water system are as follows:

  • insulate the pipes leading from the basement to the collectors to at least R6, preferably R10
  • insulate the storage tank to R50
  • install a 1000 liter storage tank
  • install 3 collectors
  • there is extra heat - install a system to harvest it

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MCNZH - Progress (part 5)

February 12th, 2009 by Conrad in Blogs - Mill Creek Net Zero Home, Energy, Energy Conservation, Green Building Blogs, Green Homes, Insulation, Renewable Energy, Solar

Photovoltaic modules about to be installed on the MCNZH roof

Things are progressing nicely on the Mill Creek NetZero Home. The exterior is almost complete, not including the stucco that will be applied in the spring. Read the rest of this entry »

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MCNZH - Progress (part 2)

October 24th, 2008 by Conrad in Blogs - Mill Creek Net Zero Home, Green Building Blogs, Green Homes, Reclaimed + Recycled Materials

We have trusses, and we’ll have a roof by tomorrow. Nick and Adam of Green Door Builders are doing a great job of framing the house. Peter is always amazed at how little waste they create. They’re only throwing out little toothpicks of plywood. On top of that they are dipping into a pile of reusable lumber that I set aside for them: Read the rest of this entry »

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Find a Canadian Solar Expert

July 7th, 2008 by andrea in Energy Conservation, Renewable Energy, Solar

Know how to trick the sun that’s been beating down on you into doing something useful (besides making you sweat)? I can’t tell you how exactly, but I’d bet money that the dozens of solar experts listed on solarbuzz.com have some pointers for you.

This fantabulous directory includes solar retailers, manufacturers, wholesalers and associations - all catalogued by province for your sun-capturing pleasure.

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