Solar panels and battery backups are the perfect solution
There was a time when we used much less hydro in the summer than we do in the winter. Our part of Ontario would see
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There was a time when we used much less hydro in the summer than we do in the winter. Our part of Ontario would see
The incredible growth in battery technology is bringing an enormous benefit to homeowners as the price of backup systems tumbles. “The cost of a battery
The property is perfect. A peaceful slice of waterfront on a small lake, with woods all around, and it’s even in your price range. There’s
Getting free energy from the sun is great. Getting help covering the installation cost is even better. The Greener Homes Grant program will do just
It happens nearly every winter: the winds are howling, the snow is flying, and suddenly the power goes out. For a moment there’s just the
There are few certainties in cottaging, but one thing comes close: at some point, the power will go out. Hydro lines run for thousands of
Every year, the summer storm season seems to become longer and more intense. Storms that used to happen once a century are almost annual events,
Installing solar panels to offset the cost of buying electricity makes a lot of sense; coupling solar panels with a powerful battery backup is sheer
There are many ways to create clean electric power, including solar panels, wind turbines, hydroelectric systems, or other means. But the biggest challenge is storing
Sitting on the dock on a quiet evening, it’s easy to take electricity for granted. It’s silent, odourless, and always available… until the power goes