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

Trading Solar Energy for Rewards

You might consider switching to renewable energy to enjoy lower electric bills while decreasing your household’s carbon footprint. But now, some Canadian homeowners who rely on solar panels and battery storage or drive electric vehicles can not only enjoy reduced … More info

Plans for EVs production in the US and Canada

As the alarm bells of climate change become increasingly impossible to ignore, world leaders must rise to the challenge and inspire their citizens to do the same. Canada and the United States are two sprawling nations that rely heavily on … More info

Does It Make Sense to Buy an Electric Vehicle?

While electric vehicles such as the Nissan Leaf, Tesla Model 3 and Chevy Bolt have made headlines recently, electric cars have a colorful history – indeed, they’ve been around longer than the internal combustion engine. However, EVs have evolved considerably since the … More info

Solar Shingles Ontario

With the help of the recently announced Government grant for solar panels installation in Ontario, more and more people are now considering solar panels as a smart, environmentally friendly investment for their homes. However, you might worry about how a traditional … More info

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Solar Panels insurance in Ontario

Solar panels are a smart investment in Ontario that can pay for themselves over time and help you live a greener lifestyle by decreasing or eliminating your electricity bill. But as you’re researching this home improvement, you might also wonder … More info

Carbon pricing Canada

Canada’s Carbon Price Is Constitutional

Under the Paris Agreement, Canada has committed to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by 30% below 2005 levels by 2030. Canada’s federal government has also announced ambitious plans to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. In pursuit of its goals, Canada … More info

Ontario Home Energy Assessment

The way you light, heat, cool and power your home can significantly impact your bills. Older appliances use more energy than necessary, and some upgrades are cleaner than others. Leaks of all sorts, from heat to water, are invisible money … More info

Ontario Home Energy Rebates

Federal Government Incentivizes Energy-Efficient Home Upgrades A comprehensive “Healthy Environment and a Healthy Economy” plan announced by the Federal Government last December includes more than $2 billion in funding over seven years to encourage homeowners to invest in energy-efficient home … More info