Solar energy and wind energy have grown significantly in recent years as we look to implement green infrastructure, reduce reliance on natural gas and slash greenhouse gas emissions. However, a key challenge is the technologies available to store renewable energy,... Read More
The Canadian Renewable Energy Association kicked off 2022 on a positive note with their announcement that Canada’s wind and solar energy sectors added nearly one gigawatt of new generation capacity in 2021 – the largest buildout since 205. Alberta led... Read More
November 2, 2020 The Emission Reduction Alberta (ERA), formerly known as Energy Efficiency Alberta (EEA), has just announced a new funding opportunity for small- and medium- size industrial businesses looking to adopt new energy efficiency technologies. https://youtu.be/3UHFLOeB7_w If you own or... Read More
Many homeowners who are interested in saving money and committing to a more sustainable lifestyle have resisted the idea of installing solar panels because they find the technology bulky and visually unappealing. The crucial difference between Tesla roof shingles and... Read More
March 30, 2020. In light of the current COVID-19 situation the City of Edmonton has made a few changes to the terms and conditions of the solar rebate program called "Change homes for climate". It is now allowing deadline extensions... Read More
Yes! Protect your household or business by installing solar panels and leveraging your rising energy costs. Under the current Alberta Micro-Generation Regulation, a solar array on your roof can generate up to 100% of your electricity needs. Plus you may... Read More
In 2006, California’s Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed the Million Solar Roofs Initiative (SB 1-Murray), setting a goal of building a million solar energy systems on homes, schools, farms and businesses throughout the state. Fast forward in December of 2019, California celebrates... Read More
Freedom Cannabis, a marijuana grower in the greater Edmonton area, recently energized a rooftop solar array at their 126,000-square-foot facility that they claim is the largest in the country. They anticipate the 4,574-module array to produce 1,830 kW at top... Read More
May 22nd, 2019 Since its introduction in 2017, the Alberta Residential and Commercial Solar Program has primarily been funded by the revenues generated through the carbon levies. Unfortunately, with the United Conservative Party coming into power and repealing the carbon... Read More
Tesla recently revealed its latest vehicle, the highly anticipated Model Y. Fans of the electric automaker have waited for a few years to hear details about the electric car company's second SUV and its fifth production car ever. Tesla CEO... Read More