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Solar Myths: Solar Module Recycling, Extreme Weather and Carbon Footprint
There’s no such thing as a free lunch, and solar energy is no exception to that rule. Just because no carbon is emitted during the operation of solar modules does not mean that carbon emission and other forms of pollution and toxic processes are not involved. Creating a solar module does require energy and complex materials, and there have been many life cycle assessments (LCA) of various energy sources to determine “cradle to grave” carbon emissions.
Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP)
Alberta’s Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP) provides financing to residential and commercial property owners to make energy efficiency and renewable energy upgrades more affordable. Also known as Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE). In Alberta, CEIP offers...
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)? Find out how we plan to support this large untapped resource and create greater diversity in engineering and electrical careers.
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 that aims to create an enabling environment for the development and adoption of clean technology which includes solar PV systems.
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 for life and prosperity. The Climate Innovation Fund (CIF) Grant Program offered by Alberta Ecotrust funds local climate mitigation projects in Calgary and Edmonton, covering a diverse range of activities, from technology demonstration to collective impact and policy advancement.
Solar System Installation Supported by the Canada Greener Homes Grant Initiative
The recent announcement by the Federal Government of the Canada Greener Homes Grant initiative is an exciting one for Canadians. The grant provides funding for home evaluations and for retrofits, up to a total of $5,600. Homeowners are eligible for up to $600 total for the cost of pre-and post-retrofit EnerGuide evaluations and for up to $5,000 total for the implementation of eligible retrofits such as home insulation, windows, doors and… solar PV system installation!
20 Years of SkyFire Energy: The Okanagan College Saga
Around 2010, the perfect opportunity arose. Nine years into the solar game, SkyFire had enough experience to take on a bigger challenge, and a project at Okanagan College in Penticton fit that bill. The building’s owners and engineers were striving to meet the requirements of the Living Building Challenge, a certification meant to incorporate all aspects of a building’s life into a cohesive, sustainable package which actively supports its immediate surroundings.
Homes By Sorensen: Solar Home Builders Gaining Traction on the Path to Net Zero
One local custom home builder, Homes By Sorensen, has separated itself from the pack by embracing renewable energy, and in their experience, it’s far from a tough sell for people.
20 Years of SkyFire Energy: The First Commercial Project
The University of Calgary’s Child Development Centre (CDC) is notable in the engineering world for being the first ever certified LEED Platinum building in a cold climate. It is also notable for being the very first commercial scale solar project ever installed by SkyFire Energy…
4 Ways to Support Indigenous Communities and Pursue Reconciliation
Now more than ever, it is important for all of us to start having conversations about the heartbreaking discoveries from the Residential School system. It is time for us to uncover the truth, seek justice and actively pursue reconciliation. Wondering how you can play a more active role in reconciliation?