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Passive Solar Home & Solar Hot Water in Burton- PS, SE
Learn More: Passive Solar Home & Solar Hot Water in Burton- PS, SEThis passive solar house is situated on 0.6 hectares (1.5 acres) facing slightly east of due South. The insulated concrete formwork (ICF) construction allows for maximum air and wind tightness and achieves an R-value of R-29 (RSI 5.3) in the walls. The attic is insulated to R-50 (RSI 10.6). There is an insulated 1.22 m (4′) frost wall…
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2.1 kW Photovoltaic system & 31.6 kW Geothermal in Riverview- SE, GT
Learn More: 2.1 kW Photovoltaic system & 31.6 kW Geothermal in Riverview- SE, GTOwner feels strongly that electricians need to be more aware of how to install solar panels and other alternative technologies. Solar panels are net metered. When he first moved, geothermal was working full tilt but it wasn’t very efficient because the house wasn’t finished i.e. the insulation was not put in yet. Too early to…
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Solar Wall Hot Air Circulation in the City of Saint John- GT, PS
Learn More: Solar Wall Hot Air Circulation in the City of Saint John- GT, PSThe solar wall is located on the south side of 1.4 hectare (3.5 acre), 11150 m2 (120000 sq. ft.) building which serves as the City of Saint John’s Transit Centre bus garage or bus barn. Along with several other energy saving and environmentally sustainable features this building has earned a LEED Silver standard and has received several environmental awards.
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Solar Hot Water at Hotel in Grand Falls- SE
Learn More: Solar Hot Water at Hotel in Grand Falls- SEThis solar hot water system, likely the largest such installation in the province and perhaps the oldest, was installed in the early 1980’s as a result of government incentives to help with high energy costs at that time. Because of the age of the system, record keeping, and a change in management, much of the…
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Passive Solar System in Fredericton- PS
Learn More: Passive Solar System in Fredericton- PSThe incorporation of the solar system and components had the advantage of being installed during a complete renovation of the 2-storey sun porch. Recycled materials were used for all of these projects, including insulation, double paned glass, and copper sheet and piping. The thermal-siphoning air panel (TAP) solar unit is built into the sun porch…
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3.5 kW Wind Turbine in Ashland- WIND
Learn More: 3.5 kW Wind Turbine in Ashland- WINDThis is the second such turbine installed in Canada. The turbine is intended to be near zero maintenance by using the latest technologies (gearless, brushless, permanent magnet), so as to be easy to operate.
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Finnish Soapstone Masonry Heater in St. Andrews- BE
Learn More: Finnish Soapstone Masonry Heater in St. Andrews- BEThis is a soapstone masonry heater of Finnish make and design. The masonry heater sits between the living room and dining room and the heat circulates through natural convection. Total annual operating costs are $400 to $500 depending on the price of local cord of wood (approximately 2 cords per year).
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Geothermal Heat Pump in St. Andrews- GT
Learn More: Geothermal Heat Pump in St. Andrews- GTThe high efficiency water-to-water heat pump is the main heat system for the 121 m2 (1300 sq. ft.) home which makes up for heat not provided by the passive solar feature of the house design. The owners are very satisfied with the comfort of the in floor geothermal heating. The heat pump has since been replaced with a…
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Passive Solar Home in St. Andrews- PS
Learn More: Passive Solar Home in St. Andrews- PSThis passive solar house is built in an almost rural setting within the town of St. Andrews with a view of Chamcook Harbour and Passamaquoddy Bay on the north and east side. The north to northwest side is sheltered by a grove of softwood trees. The solar face of the house is facing basically true…
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Passive Solar Home in Kent County- PS
Learn More: Passive Solar Home in Kent County- PSThis project is exceptional in the long-standing energy efficiency and awareness of this couple (~60 years). Their passive solar home is a converted tobacco shed acquired about 50 years ago. Super insulation is acquired by using batt insulation and 2 layers of well-sealed P2000 insulated board. Principles of passive solar are incorporated throughout the residence…





