World’s Second-Largest Carbon Market
In late September 2017, Ontario formally signed an agreement to join the Western Climate Initiative – a cap-and-trade alliance Québec and California have held since 2014 – thus creating the world’s second-largest carbon market. This cross-border partnership is a crucial component in … More info
Solar panels rebate program in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia is one of the leading provinces in Canada continuing to diversify its energy portfolio by adding new forms of renewable energy to the mix. The province’s 2015 Electricity Plan: Our Electricity Future represents a long-term commitment to solar energy … More info
Ontario Announces Workplace EV Charger Incentives
There are more than 16,000 electric vehicles currently on the roads in Ontario, but only about 1,300 public chargers available. As electric vehicles become increasingly popular, the Ontario government has committed more resources to building the necessary infrastructure to meet … More info
New Net Metering Regulations in Ontario
The province of Ontario is currently working on enhancing its existing Net Metering program regulations to give customers new opportunities to generate and store renewable electricity, while lowering their electricity bills. Net metering is a billing arrangement with a local … More info
Tesla Teases Record-Breaking New Roadster at Surprise Announcement
Last week, Tesla CEO Elon Musk delighted fans and put other automakers on notice with a surprise reveal of its next-gen Roadster – a vehicle which, according to the automaker, can go from zero to 60 miles an hour in … More info
What Do We Know About Tesla’s Electric Truck?
Tesla is set to unveil its electric semi truck this week, and as usual with announcements from the tech phenom, the buzz surrounding the release has reached a fever pitch. Tesla CEO Elon Musk fanned the flames when he tweeted … More info
Solar Financing Options
With residential solar power increasing in popularity in Ontario many homeowners are seriously considering installing a solar energy system on their own homes. Although the benefits of solar energy are obvious and numerous, it is still a significant financial investment … More info
Green Energy Incentives Now Free For Ontario Homes
With an investment of $377 million dollars, the Ontario government has just launched the Green Ontario Fund, and the first incentive will be to provide free smart thermostat installations to Ontario homes. Minister for Environment and Climate Change, Chris Ballard, revealed the … More info
Do Micro-inverters Really Live Up To Expectations?
Micro-inverters are the newest solar technology available on the market and claim to increase overall solar energy system performance and energy yields. When micro-inverters were first introduced to the solar industry in the early 1990’s, they presented an exciting opportunity … More info
Will Solar Eclipse impact your solar energy system’s performance?
In case you haven’t heard, a total solar eclipse is imminent and it is creating a lot of excitement in the United States. As an Ontarian, you may be curious to know whether you’ll get to share in our neighbor’s … More info
