Canada's Investment Tax Credit (ITC) was introduced in the 2022 Fall Economic Statement by the federal government. This incentive targets clean technologies including solar PV, battery storage and...
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Net Zero Homes, BC Energy Step Code, and the Future of Solar In British Columbia
The construction industry represents a significant carbon reduction opportunity in North America. While not necessarily the top carbon emitting industry overall, the nature of building shows that...
Build Net Zero With Solar in the Okanagan
Over the past short while, Net Zero buildings have steadily moved from carbon reduction pipe dream to completely attainable reality. British Columbia and the Government of Canada are both in the...
Install Solar on Your Home with a 10-Year Interest-Free Loan
The Canada Greener Homes Loan is now offering interest-free financing to eligible homeowners for their energy efficiency retrofits including solar! Interest-free loan? Tell me more: Maximum loan...
Solar Truths: Chemicals, Dependability, and Lithium Mining
In order to fully engage with the various solar myths, truths, and questions, SkyFire Energy is researching and discussing issues, and non-issues, regarding clean tech and green energy. Do solar...
Solar Myths: Solar Module Recycling, Extreme Weather and Carbon Footprint
In order to fully engage with the various renewable energy and solar myths, truths, and questions, SkyFire Energy is researching and discussing issues, and non-issues, regarding clean tech and green...
Encouraging Gender Diversity in STEM Careers
Did you know that in Canada, women only make up less than 25% of the workforce in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM)? How can we support this large untapped resource and create...
Agricultural Clean Technology Program
To achieve a low-carbon economy and promote sustainable growth in Canada’s agriculture and agri-food sector, the Government of Canada has launched a new Agricultural Clean Technology (ACT) Program...
Alberta Ecotrust Climate Innovation Funding Now Available for Solar PV Installation
Alberta Ecotrust is a unique partnership between the corporate sector and the environmental community. Together, they invest in the people and projects that protect the natural systems we rely on...