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Community Groups Plug In and Power Up

Posted: August 27, 2010 at 10:31 pm with 0 responses

With the help of Ontario’s FIT program, solar power not only makes ethical sense, it also makes financial sense for community groups, churches, schools, local businesses and non-profit organizations interested in ways they can help shift towards more responsible environmental practices.

5.5kW Hybrid ePole goes up at Rouge Valley Conservation Centre

Posted: August 27, 2010 at 7:35 pm with 0 responses

The Rouge Valley Conservation Centre gets a 5.5kW hybrid wind+solar ePole. Selling its power to the grid via Ontario’s MicroFIT program, the ePole is expected to earn over $60,000 for the RVCC over the next 20 years.

Pending microFIT applications must be re-submitted by Sept 7!

Posted: August 13, 2010 at 10:28 pm with 0 responses

Anyone who has submitted a microFIT application before July 2, 2010 but has not yet obtained a contract must re-submit their application using the new OPA microFIT form by September 7th. Applicants who applied for ground-mount systems before July 2nd must re-submit their application using the new OPA microFIT form by September 7th in order to qualify for the 80.2¢/kWh rate.

EfstonScience Installations in the News

Posted: July 26, 2010 at 11:08 pm with 0 responses

Local innovation, self-sustaining ePole uses wind and solar, impresses Queen

Sydenham first city church to go solar

Sydenham United goes green

SMA Solarchecker iPhone App

Posted: July 8, 2010 at 10:28 pm with 0 responses

This free iPhone application provides users with a quick way of finding out how much energy—and revenue—a solar power system could produce at virtually any given location. Read more..