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SunEdison to Host Public Meeting for Ingleside Solar Farm Project

Published Fri, 23 Jul 2010 10:28:18 EST Read More

Media Advisory SunEdison to Host Public Meeting for Ingleside Solar Farm Project On Tuesday, July 27, SunEdison, a subsidiary of MEMC Electronic Materials will host a public open house regarding the SunE Rutley Solar Farm, a 10 MW solar project planned for Ingleside, Ontario. The meeting will provide information about the proposal. SunEdison welcomes public comments. Details of the event are as follows: WHAT: Public Information Session SunE Rutley Sol...... Click here to read this release



Power to the People!

Published Fri, 23 Jul 2010 10:23:08 EST Read More

Media Advisory Find out HOW at the Community Power Conference 2010 The Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA) is hosting its second annual Community Power Conference this November. The event is Ontario’s single largest annual gathering of Community Power producers, proponents and supporters. Together with the Power Networking Centre trade show, the conference attracts industry regulators, commercial and community power generators, farmers and First Nation and Métis ...... Click here to read this release



Last 15 Days

Le secteur ontarien de l’énergie solaire souffre des incertitudes liées au micro-programme de TRG, prévient le commissaire à l'environnement de l'Ontario

Published Wed, 21 Jul 2010 10:26:46 EST Read More

Pour publication immédiate Le secteur ontarien de l’énergie solaire souffre des incertitudes liées au micro-programme de TRG, prévient le commissaire à l'environnement de l'Ontario "L'Office de l'électricité de l'Ontario (OEO) doit divulguer en entier les hypothèses financières dont il dispose pour justifier les coupures du micro-programme de tarif de rachat garanti (TRG) de l’Ontario pour l’énergie renouvelable", dit M. Gord Miller, le commissaire à l...... Click here to read this release



Ontario’s solar sector being harmed by uncertainty around microFIT, warns Environmental Commissioner of Ontario

Published Wed, 21 Jul 2010 09:41:51 EST Read More

For immediate release Ontario’s solar sector being harmed by uncertainty around microFIT, warns Environmental Commissioner of Ontario The Ontario Power Authority (OPA) must fully disclose the financial assumptions it used to justify the price cut to Ontario’s renewable energy feed-in tariff ("microFIT") program, says Gord Miller, the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario. “People will lose confidence in Ontario’s commitment to green energy,” he warned. “We need ...... Click here to read this release



Last 30 Days

SunEdison Teams Up with Ontario Auto Parts Manufacturer to Produce Solar Equipment

Published Tue, 13 Jul 2010 09:57:02 EST Read More

SunEdison Teams Up with Ontario Auto Parts Manufacturer to Produce Solar Equipment Retooled plant creates jobs in green industry TORONTO, ONTARIO (July 13, 2010) - SunEdison, a division of MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc. (NYSE: WFR), today announced its plans to produce racking equipment for its Canadian solar projects with Samco Solar, A Division of Samco Machinery Ltd., a Scarborough, Ontario based equipment and part manufacturer strongly focused on automotive. Expected ...... Click here to read this release



GREENSAVER BECOMES FIRST AND ONLY ENERGY AUDIT PROVIDER TO OFFER AIR MILES REWARD MILES

Published Mon, 12 Jul 2010 11:54:43 EST Read More

GREENSAVER BECOMES FIRST AND ONLY ENERGY AUDIT PROVIDER TO OFFER AIR MILES REWARD MILES New partnership will encourage energy efficiency across Ontario TORONTO – July 12, 2010 – GreenSaver, Canada’s oldest not-for-profit organization dedicated to energy efficiency, announces an exclusive partnership with Canada’s premiere coalition loyalty program, the AIR MILES Reward Program. Beginning today, Ontario AIR MILES Collectors will earn 100 AIR MILES reward miles with t...... Click here to read this release



Ten tips for an energy-efficient summer

Published Thu, 8 Jul 2010 17:03:13 EST Read More

Ten tips for an energy-efficient summer The first heat wave of 2010 has hit. As the temperature soars into the high 30’s, so does the temptation to crank that air conditioning. Unfortunately, air conditioners use a lot of energy, which is hard on the environment and your wallet. According to the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), the twenty top days for electricity use in Ontario have all been in the summer (www.ieso.ca/imoweb/media/md_peaks.asp.) We may have long win...... Click here to read this release



NAIMA Canada/Consumers Council of Canada Report on Energy Efficient Homes

Published Thu, 8 Jul 2010 16:53:36 EST Read More

Full text of NAIMA Canada/Consumers Council of Canada Report on Energy Efficient Homes....... Click here to read this release



Alberta government stalls in development of more energy efficient building code

Published Thu, 8 Jul 2010 10:59:50 EST Read More

Alberta government stalls in development of more energy efficient building code A study commissioned by NAIMA Canada and the Consumer Council of Canada (CCC) has found that the more energy efficient a house is, the more affordable it is. The costing analysis for upgrades of EnerGuide 80 homes in Alberta concluded that the total incremental renovation cost was approximately $6,000. When compared to a standard home, built to minimum energy efficiency requirements, the EnerGuide 80 hom...... Click here to read this release



Last 60 Days

SunEdison to Develop Solar PV Program for LaSalle in Ontario

Published Tue, 22 Jun 2010 10:32:07 EST Read More

SunEdison to Develop Solar PV Program for LaSalle in Ontario Construction to begin on roof-top systems late summer 2010 TORONTO, ONTARIO (June 22, 2010) - SunEdison, a division of MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc. (NYSE: WFR), announced today that it will develop and build industrial and retail roof-top solar photovoltaic (PV) projects for LaSalle Investment Management, a leading global real estate investment manager based in Ontario. Under the agreement, SunEdison will finan...... Click here to read this release



SunEdison Acquires Two Solar PV Projects From TransAlta

Published Wed, 16 Jun 2010 14:32:57 EST Read More

SunEdison Acquires Two Solar PV Projects From TransAlta 10 megawatt solar farm to be deployed first TORONTO, June 16 -- SunEdison, a division of MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc. (NYSE: WFR), today announced its purchase of two ground-mount solar photovoltaic (PV) development projects in Ontario from TransAlta, Canada's largest publicly traded generator and marketer of electricity and renewable power. This acquisition is part of SunEdison's ongoing activities to accelerate the de...... Click here to read this release



Ontario Ministry of Energy and GreenSaver welcome 200th applicant to MEER Program

Published Wed, 16 Jun 2010 10:11:29 EST Read More

Media Release Ontario Ministry of Energy and GreenSaver welcome 200th applicant to MEER Program Ottawa building gets $36,800 in energy efficiency rebates (Ottawa, Wednesday June 16, 2010) GreenSaver is excited to announce the 200th applicant to its Multifamily Energy Efficiency Rebates (MEER) initiative: Queen Elizabeth Towers owned and managed by Carleton Condominium Corporation. The building, located at 530 Laurier Avenue West in Ottawa, performed a chiller up...... Click here to read this release



Ontario Ministry of Energy and GreenSaver welcome 200th applicant to MEER Program

Published Mon, 14 Jun 2010 09:41:44 EST Read More

Media Advisory Attn: Community, Environment, Business, Real Estate Editors and Reporters Ontario Ministry of Energy and GreenSaver welcome 200th applicant to MEER Program GreenSaver will celebrate the 200th application to its Multifamily Energy Efficiency Rebates (MEER) program on June 16th in Ottawa. The program, which is funded by the Ontario Power Authority, provides over $30 million in energy efficiency upgrade incentives for a wide range of upgrades including lighting,...... Click here to read this release



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