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20 Years of SkyFire Energy: The Beginning
The year 2021 will be significant the world over, as the year the global community climbed from the alarming depths of an unprecedented pandemic. For all the significance of that, the year 2021 also stands tall as a turning point for SkyFire Energy as we mark 20 years in business in 2021. Let’s spend some time diving into the history of SkyFire Energy, and how we managed to survive as early adopters of solar PV technology.
Flexible Financing Solution for Commercial Solar Projects
We are excited to announce that we have partnered with a fellow B Corp, Vancity Community Investment Bank (VCIB), to offer solar financing to our commercial clients! VCIB now offers a new commercial solar financing program specifically for Canadian businesses and non-profits who would like to install solar on their properties.
Jayman BUILT’s Road to Solar: Construction Sustainability and Net Zero Ready Homes
Dave Krasman, Jayman BUILT’s Director of Corporate Purchasing, was there when leadership of the company first began to envision a standard for environmentally conscious building practices. He spoke with us to share insights about how Jayman got to the remarkable place it’s at: leading the nation in sustainable building practices, not to mention occupying a critical role in the Alberta home building landscape.
Is My Commercial Building a Good Fit for Solar?
If you own a business or commercial real estate, you’ve probably considered investing in solar energy. Solar electricity gives your business control and stability over utility costs for at least 25 to 30 years, and in a time of increasing carbon pricing, that investment will help your business’ bottom line. Since not every commercial building is suitable for solar, we have put together a list of key factors that determine if your commercial building has great potential for a solar power installation.
Alltrade and SkyFire Energy Complete a Key Solar Energy Project in Alberta
Alltrade/SkyFire a Joint Venture Partnership recently completed the EPC contract to build the 13.7MWp Alberta Solar One (ABS1) solar energy project in the County of Forty Mile near Burdett, Alberta. Alberta Solar One is a ground-mounted solar array that uses Morgan...
Solar for the People: Community Solar Government Grants
$1.5 billion has been committed to support community buildings to stay resilient and carbon neutral into the future. A significant part of the program’s mandate is to elevate such spaces to provide access for underserved communities with higher needs, especially Indigenous communities.
Home Energy Efficiency Retrofit: Invest in Solar with Canada’s Greener Homes Grant Program
Homeowners interested in solar energy now have a new tool they can use to execute their low carbon dreams: up to $40,000 in interest free loans administered through the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).
Emissions Reduction Alberta Offers $55 Million of Commercial Solar Incentives to Small and Medium Sized Businesses in Alberta
Note: The Emissions Reduction Alberta program has been fully subscribed for commercial incentives. No more applications are currently being accepted. Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) has launched a new Energy Savings for Business Program (as of February 1st, 2021)....
Solar Energy Investment in Jayman BUILT’s Westman Village is Saving the World One Village at a Time
Westman Village’s commitment to a cohesive, connected community goes beyond creature comforts and vibrant social dynamics. Creating homes and communities for the 21st century means creating spaces that operate in future-focused, sustainable ways. As an investment,...
Amicus Solar Cooperative – Solar’s Stronger Together
Solar energy is a revolutionary and potentially even disruptive technology, and despite the significant strides made in the last decade or more, solar is still the “David” to conventional electricity’s Goliath. While disruption can come very quickly in some...