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Geothermal & Solar Hot Water in Edmundston- GT, SE
Learn More: Geothermal & Solar Hot Water in Edmundston- GT, SEThis apartment owner has decided that ground source heat pumps (GSHP) are an excellent investment, and the right environmental choice for lowering emissions. Since GSHPs work best in larger structures, such as this 26-unit, 2044 m2 (22000 sq. ft.) apartment complex, this building is ideally suited for such a system. Also, combined with the fact that this GSHP…
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Solar Hot Water in Upper Kent- SE
Learn More: Solar Hot Water in Upper Kent- SEAn R-2000 home! This self-installed solar hot water system (using propylene glycol) provides both domestic hot water and space heating through an in-floor heating system in the garage and house. The owner had originally considered installing oil to provide this heat, however, after looking at installation costs and the ongoing rising cost of oil, solar…
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Solar Hot Water in Rothesay- SE
Learn More: Solar Hot Water in Rothesay- SEThis former cornerstore/butcher shop on Rothesay Road is being renovated, with the top floor being used as living space for two apartments, with 4 tenants in total. As part of their renovations, the owners and construction company decided to install a solar hot water system, so as to be green and to kick it up…
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Passive Solar Home with Geothermal Heat Pump in Kingston Peninsula- PS, GT
Learn More: Passive Solar Home with Geothermal Heat Pump in Kingston Peninsula- PS, GTThe owners wanted to build a home that would have low long-term costs, be comfortable, and modern. They decided to build a passive solar home because it met these criteria. They find the home to be very comfortable, and are happy with their choice. They also chose very energy efficient appliances, and used recycled or…
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Passive Solar on the family farm in Glassville- BE, PS
Learn More: Passive Solar on the family farm in Glassville- BE, PSThis newer home was built next to their family farm, and is set into a south-facing hill. The owners took advantage of this feature to include passive solar design elements, such as large windows on the south side of the home, and with large overhangs to provide shade during the summer. The north wall of…
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9 kW and 500 W photovoltaic system in Mount Carleton- SE
Learn More: 9 kW and 500 W photovoltaic system in Mount Carleton- SEMount Carleton Provincial Park has relied upon propane and diesel fuel to provide power to its facility, as it is too far from the electricity grid. However, in recent years, the price of these fuels has been steadily rising, leading to increasing costs for the park. As a way to simultaneously reduce long-term energy costs…
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2.4kW Wind Turbine on School in Shippagan- WIND
Learn More: 2.4kW Wind Turbine on School in Shippagan- WIND“Expertise in this field is difficult to find and that he had to be very resourceful to get the project completed”, according to the project coordinator for this project. Among other things, this turbine is used to power this Shippagan school’s small ecological radio. An ecological greenhouse should be set up soon at the school…
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Solar Hot Water in Caraquet- SE
Learn More: Solar Hot Water in Caraquet- SEAccording to Mr. Robichaud, this system is very efficient as it does not take much sunlight to power it since, in addition to sunlight, it also use UV rays to heat the water on the roof.
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Solar Hot Water on apartment building in Bois-Blanc- SE
Learn More: Solar Hot Water on apartment building in Bois-Blanc- SEIn 1997, seeing the constant rise in electricity costs, this apartment owner decided to install solar panels on his building. If he were to repeat this project, the owner says he would install the same type, but would make use of the system’s full potential to heat both the hot water tanks along with the building’s…
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1.05 kW Photovoltaic System on School in Caraquet- SE
Learn More: 1.05 kW Photovoltaic System on School in Caraquet- SEThe best-performing and most impressive system I have seen to date. A model worth going to see. Starting this year, this school will offer a course on renewable energy. Delta Control.





