EV charging stations in Ontario

Travelling in an electric vehicle will soon become more enjoyable and less worrisome! Hydro One Ltd. and Ontario Power Generation have recently formed a new company called Ivy Charging Network to create a fast-charging network for electric vehicles across the … More info

How to clean solar panels

Environmental conditions and air pollution may sometimes affect energy production of your solar panels system. If you live in a residential area, this is usually not a big problem. A good rainfall or a quick hose down with water is … More info

3 facts about current electricity prices in Ontario

1. Cost of electricity in Ontario has increased 66% from January 2007 to December 2016, which is higher than in any other province. But the “global adjustment”, which has been incorporated into the time-of-use and tiered rates in Ontario, has … More info

Ontario suspends time-of-use rates for 45 days

March 27, 2020. To help Ontarians through the rapidly evolving COVID-19 situation, the Government of Ontario is suspending time-of-use electricity rates, holding electricity prices to the off-peak rate of 10.1₵/kWh. The On-Peak and Mid-Peak rates were previously set up at … More info

Can you install solar panels on the ground?

The short answer is: “probably not”. According to the Ontario Solar Net Metering Regulation R18274_e that came into force on July 1, 2018 residential ground mount Net Metering solar panels systems are not allowed. Another restriction is that solar energy … More info

Tesla Shingles Version 3?

Since the introduction of the first version of Tesla solar shingles in 2016 we’ve seen a lot of talk, but not much action unfortunately. Homeowners in Canada have been inquiring about this product for some time now and have even … More info

California installs 1 million solar roofs

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 … More info

How Can Solar Power Benefit Cannabis growers?

As recreational and medicinal marijuana use becomes increasingly legal and destigmatized worldwide, many growers of cannabis are prioritizing ways to make their operations more efficient.  Large-scale indoor marijuana cultivation puts a tremendous strain on the energy grid, requiring power-hungry equipment … More info

Tesla Solar Shingles V.3?

Since the introduction of the first version of Tesla solar shingles in 2016 we’ve seen a lot of talk, but not much action unfortunately. Homeowners in Canada have been inquiring about this product for some time now and have even … More info

Climate Action Incentive Fund

May 31st, 2019 The Federal Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Catherine McKenna, announced yesterday the launch of the Climate Action Incentive Fund (CAIF), which can help owners of small and medium-sized businesses become more energy-efficient, save money, and take … More info