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Richmond sees future in geothermal energy

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Residents of a new Richmond condo development relying on alternative energy for its heating needs won’t have to pay higher power bills for the privilege – and neither will taxpayers, according to Mayor Malcolm Brodie.

“All of the costs for the project will be recovered over…

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West Vancouver looks to ocean for heat

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Geothermal exchange is possible in foreshore project

The District of West Vancouver is looking to tap into the ocean's heat as part of a new geo-exchange pilot project.

The idea, currently being analyzed by engineers, is to embed a series of high-density plastic coils in…

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Solar Ready Sweeps British Columbia

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22 Communities and Counting Have Signed On To the Regulation in BC

There’s a solar revolution happening in BC as local governments around the province are passing resolutions to sign on to the new Solar Hot Water Regulation bylaw. The regulation requires all new single family homes (where…

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Solar Hot Water – What You Need to Know

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While solar hot water is fast becoming a mainstream alternative-energy technology around the world, for many homeowners the workings of a system are still unclear...

Perhaps you remember the first systems installed in the 70s, or liken solar hot water to images of portable camping showers. But the…

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Duncan Solar Days Powers Through

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Terratek staff from the Cowichan Valley Office were on hand answering questions at Duncan Solar Days.

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