Are solar panels recyclable?
How long does it take for a solar panel to achieve carbon neutrality? Climate change and the increasing cost of electricity have led policymakers in Ontario and Canada to advocate for the installation of solar panels in residential homes and … More info
Greener Homes Grant program is expiring in March
Federal Government to Stop Accepting Greener Homes Grant Applications end of March 2024 Canadians still interested in benefiting from the Greener Homes grant program only have until March to take advantage. The federal government recently announced plans to end this … More info
Reliability of public EV chargers in Ontario
New technologies often come with unforeseen challenges that can be frustrating or require additional effort to address. For example, range anxiety is one drawback early adopters of electric cars have reported. In many cases, the demand for EVs has outpaced … More info
The Canada Greener Affordable Housing Initiative
Deep energy retrofits involve making extensive upgrades to existing buildings to improve their energy efficiency. The Canada Greener Affordable Housing program provides forgivable and low-interest loans to help finance building retrofit measures and activities needed to meet climate goals. Examples … 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
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
