The number of climate records broken in the last few years is astonishing. Though there’s a new level of misery: Not only did we just experience the hottest April in 137 years of record keeping, but it was the 12th consecutive month to set a new record. It’s been relentless. May 2015 was the hottest May […]
Here’s a list of the 10 best reasons that people decide to go solar. 1.) It’s good for the environment. Unlike conventional power generated from coal or natural gas fired power plant, solar produces no harmful emissions or pollutants that harm the environment. 2.) It’s a solid long-term home investment. Many home improvements that you […]
Raise Your Home’s Value Here in Canada, we don’t quite have enough history yet to prove that adding solar will in fact increase the value of your home. However, in the U.S where solar has been around longer than Canada, the evidence suggests that having a solar system could very well increase your property’s value. […]
We bet you didn’t know corporations have taken a surprisingly quick liking to solar power in recent years — the companies installing solar might surprise you. The Solar Energy Industries Association, or SEIA, released the top 20 corporate users and here is the top five: 1. Walmart comes in first with 65 MW installed. 2. Costco has installed […]
Saskatchewan is known for its unpredictable weather. One day it will be blizzarding, the next it could be sunny enough to get a sunburn. But one thing all residents are aware of is the hot Summer sun that hits southern Saskatchewan as if we were beneath a magnifying glass. It may not happen every day […]
Canada’s Wind and solar energy sectors are growing MUCH better than thought before. With a lengthy amount of time spent over dealing with sky high gas prices, crashing oil, coal, and natural gas values, many Canadians are unaware that the alternative energy source’s industry is sky rocketing. Clean energy investment broke new records in 2015 and is now […]
Mike Holmes is a world renowned house builder who focuses his building in his home country, Canada. So why is it so important to him to focus on installing solar energy systems in his new builds? “The move for renewable energy and greener technologies has been really important to me for years now. Why? Because […]
Energy efficiency can save you money, but to do so effectively involves more than just using less energy – it requires you to become aware of how energy is used, where it’s wasted, and how it can be used more effectively in everyday life. Here are some tips to help your home or […]