Many congratulations to Comox’s Welko Developments this month, the first builder in British Columbia to access the program with their Solar Hot Water system installed by registered SolarBC contractor, TerraTek Energy Solutions Inc.
“They wanted something different that would set them a part in the market,” Says Scott Fleenor, Principal of TerraTek, a based out of Courtenay, BC. Fleenor says there is a lot of interest in solar hot water installations, especially with new builds. The main reason for this is consumer awareness. For example, with houses being rated by EcoEnergy evaluators customers know that a home with an energy rating of 80 will cost less in operating costs than one with a rating of 70. Because of this awareness the demand for green homes has increased and solar hot water is one of the most economical and viable options available. “The technology works very well in this climate,” says Fleenor. “And lowering energy bills is a good thing as is conserving the environment, which is what we’re all about, so this program is absolutely fantastic.”