Can Ontario Grid handle a spurge in Electric Vehicles?
In this blog, we will explore how solar and electric vehicles can help make Ontario more sustainable, taking a look at some of the exciting initiatives taking place in the province to promote these technologies, and the challenges posed by … More info
Current state of Ontario’s Electrical Grid
As the demand for EVs ramps up, and demand for clean energy is on the rise, Ontario’s aging electrical grid is posing a challenge for the electrification and sustainable incentives within the province. Presently in Ontario 7% of energy comes … More info
Federal and Provincial EV incentives
Did you know that transport is responsible for a staggering 25% of Canada’s total GHG emissions? Thankfully both the Federal and Provincial governments are taking a few initiatives to encourage us to switch to ZEVs today rather than tomorrow. What … More info
The Hidden Costs of Charging an Electric Car
Though the history of electric vehicles has been a long journey characterized by intermittent successes and failures, it seems today’s consumers are finally ready to embrace all the possibilities of electric cars. Compared with traditional gas-powered cars, EVs are quiet, … More info
Ontario Clean Energy Credit Registry
Ontario has already built one of the world’s cleanest energy grids, which was 94% emissions-free in 2020. To leverage this, the provincial government recently launched a voluntary clean energy credit program to boost economic development, attract new investment and encourage … More info
New EV Charger Incentive Program
There are a few benefits of owning an Electric Vehicle in Ontario, but on longer trips through less populated areas, drivers might be anxious about running out of power between charging stations. Unfortunately, lack of electric vehicle charging infrastructure remains … More info
The Greener Homes Grant portal is down
January 3rd, 2022 The Canadian Government website handling customers applications for the Greener Homes Grant continues to be offline due to “a cyber security vulnerability affecting organizations around the world”. If you try to login to check on the status … More info
Ontario Allows Third-Party Ownership of Net Metering
To qualify for Net Metering in Ontario, solar panel users must meet the criteria of an “eligible generator” described in the Net Metering regulation, O. Reg. 541/05. However, until recently, it has been somewhat unclear whether people who lease or … More info
Are Solar-Powered Cars the Future of the Auto Industry?
You have probably seen solar panels powering everything from homes to hospitals, and perhaps you’ve even thought about investing in renewable energy sources to make your property more sustainable. The idea of establishing independence from utility providers and becoming less … More info
