Seminar - Next Free Geothermal Seminar Will Be Held On Saturday April 9, 2011 at Lakeland College From 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. E-mail wade@forefrontenergy.ca or phone 780-870-6242 to register
Wade Holst, Founder and President of Forefront Energy Services puts on a free seminar in the spring and fall of each year in Lloydminster at Lakeland College for those considering putting Geothermal or Solar Hot Water in their future or current home. It gives consumers a place to come to gather pertinent information, ask questions, and get the facts about these technologies. If you are interested in attending one of these information seminars, send an e-mail to wade@forefrontenergy.ca
Please note this seminar is being put on by a company Fore Front Energy. But it is a chance to learn more.
Monday, March 28, 2011
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Renewable Energy Companies
I was thinking about feeling out different renewable energy companies for cost, top quality products, customer service etc.
I was thinking about sending the same ready to move house plan to all of them and getting a quote.
I'm not familiar with all the companies that service my area however.
Any suggestions would I should be asking for a quote? Name and contact info would be great!
I was familiar with Solar Outpost in Saskatoon and have received a quote from them on ground source heat pumps, grey water recycling, and photovoltaics.
Basically I want to put out to green energy companies: how would you power my house?!
I was thinking about sending the same ready to move house plan to all of them and getting a quote.
I'm not familiar with all the companies that service my area however.
Any suggestions would I should be asking for a quote? Name and contact info would be great!
I was familiar with Solar Outpost in Saskatoon and have received a quote from them on ground source heat pumps, grey water recycling, and photovoltaics.
Basically I want to put out to green energy companies: how would you power my house?!
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
VerEco Home Saskatoon
I am hoping to tour the VerEco Home in Saskatoon this Saturday!
( Ronn you wouldn't be available for the grand tour / info session would you? I also wonder if there are any planned expert speakers this day? )
For those of you not familiar the VerEco Home is an interactive exhibit that demonstrates the future of green home design, and the ecological and economical benefits of building and living smart. The Home will be on display outside the Saskatoon Western Development Museum starting October 27th, 2010. The exhibit, which includes guided educational tours, will run for 10 to 12 months.
Check out the website
http://www.verecohome.com/
Canada's First Net Zero Home Exhibit . . . Yay!
( Ronn you wouldn't be available for the grand tour / info session would you? I also wonder if there are any planned expert speakers this day? )
For those of you not familiar the VerEco Home is an interactive exhibit that demonstrates the future of green home design, and the ecological and economical benefits of building and living smart. The Home will be on display outside the Saskatoon Western Development Museum starting October 27th, 2010. The exhibit, which includes guided educational tours, will run for 10 to 12 months.
50 Features
The VerEco Home has 50 affordable and green features that distinguish it as a net zero home. These features can be seen here.Tours
Interested in learning more about green, economical building? 50-minute guided educational tours of the VerEco Home will be available daily. All tours will begin inside the museum.Check out the website
http://www.verecohome.com/
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Water Wells - Any Green things I SHOULD KNOW??
We are in the process of choosing a site for our "greener" home, but one of the first issues is water.
In this case we need to drill a well. The output is not optimistic in our area and may be a barrier.
We are working with a trusted company for our area and seem to be cost effective.
I'm just wondering when drilling a new well are there any green consdierations I should be making with the well; but also water use / distribution systems have come sharply into focus because of our potential shortage of clean drinkable water?
It's funny to have to consider a shortage of water but river systems are limited, expensive to use, and need heavy treatments due to upstream industrial activies.
Aquifers are only in certain areas, and some seem to have water that leaves stains and emits odours.
In this case we need to drill a well. The output is not optimistic in our area and may be a barrier.
We are working with a trusted company for our area and seem to be cost effective.
I'm just wondering when drilling a new well are there any green consdierations I should be making with the well; but also water use / distribution systems have come sharply into focus because of our potential shortage of clean drinkable water?
It's funny to have to consider a shortage of water but river systems are limited, expensive to use, and need heavy treatments due to upstream industrial activies.
Aquifers are only in certain areas, and some seem to have water that leaves stains and emits odours.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
The Start....
I would like to build a green home on the Alberta - Saskatchewan Border and I have NO idea where to start!
So I thought I would blog about this crazy idea from start to finish and hopefully along the way connect with like minded people and learn a whole lot from you (commenters and blog watchers) along the way!
Maybe together we can all make it a little bit easier and more successful to go green . . . or at least try!
Because right now where do you start?!
So I thought I would blog about this crazy idea from start to finish and hopefully along the way connect with like minded people and learn a whole lot from you (commenters and blog watchers) along the way!
Maybe together we can all make it a little bit easier and more successful to go green . . . or at least try!
Because right now where do you start?!
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