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Monday 08 February 2010
Investing in Home Solar Power: How to Profit from Ontario's Green Energy Act
As you may have heard, Ontario recently passed a Green Energy Act which, among other measures, offers homeowners the strongest incentives in North America to install low-impact renewable energy systems on their properties. Any property owner who invests in a solar electric system can sell the power generated to the province's electrical grid at a price that is guaranteed for at least 20 years. This payment is known as a "feed-in tariff" and can provide a return better than a GIC. If you've ever thought of going solar, now is the time!
That’s why Sustainable Ottawa has partnered with Tucker House and Ecology Ottawa to help you seize this opportunity. If you own a home or small business and are considering installing solar panels, we urge you to attend our free seminar on February 24. This session will explain how to start generating solar electricity at home and tap into the province’s feed-in tariff. Stop investing in an unpredictable stock market and start investing in a clean, green future!
What: Free seminar on Investing in Home Solar Power: How to Profit from Ontario’s Green Energy Act When: Wednesday, February 24, 7 pm Where: St. Paul’s University, Ampitheatre, 223 Main St. Light refreshments will be served
Request for Information for Residential Solar PV Now Available!
Sustainable Ottawa is preparing for an information session on the Micro FIT program in February 2010. In preparation for this session, a formal Request for Information has been issued to prospective vendors of residential solar photovoltaic (PV) systems.
Ottawa, Ontario. September 30, 2009 - Solar H2Ottawa, a leading Canadian solar incentive program is expanding the number of eligible technologies that qualify for it’s $1,200 rebate. The systems that now qualify for the highest solar domestic hot water rebate in Canada include: Enerworks, Apricus, Solensis, CarEarth and Viessmann.
Solar H2Ottawa is a project undertaken by Sustainable Ottawa, a not-for-profit co-operative and funded by the ecoENERGY for Renewable Heat program of Natural Resources Canada. Free educational seminars on solar hot water are funded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation and conducted by Seventh Generation Community Projects.
The $1,200 incentive is only available for a limited number of participants and Solar H2Ottawa is more than 85% committed. Information on program rules and eligible systems can be found at www.sustainableottawa.ca.
The next meeting of the Sustainable Ottawa board of directors will be held on Thursday, September 24th at 7pm. The meeting will be held in the front area of Francesco's Coffee Co., at Bank St. and Fifth Avenue. The meeting will cover the Solar H2Ottawa project and progress on various other projects.
Special General Meeting and Board Meeting Announcement
A Special General Meeting will be held Thursday July 16 from 7 pm to 9 pm at 1617 Chaucer Ave.
The purpose of the meeting is to vote on a proposed amendment to the co-op bylaws. The proposed amendment was recommended by the subcommittee on bylaws to the AGM and is as follows:
Recommendation: Remove 1b under Membership
Explanation: 1b permits joint membership of people in one household under certain conditions. Removal would allow only individual memberships. Current joint memberships would continue until renewal.
A meeting of the board of directors will be held immediately following the Special General Meeting.
Sustainable Ottawa is pleased to welcome Simply4Paws.com as our latest business partner. Diana, the owner describes Simply4Paws like this: Simply 4 Paws started with a heart felt concern for the environment and for the love of our dog. Two passions brought together as one. We are a family owned business located right here in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. We are committed to helping our community, our environment and to providing safe healthy products for your pets! Members receive 10% off purchases when using the special promo code and including their membership number during the checkout process.
For those interested in buying local produce and supporting local producers, a basic Farmer's Market Map is now available under the Sustainable Food section of the website. It's a simple way to identify the closest one to you and has links to the various associations operating them. Enjoy!
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