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FIT and MicroFIT Renewed

The Ontario government has finally released the long-awaited review of the feed-in tariff program (FIT and MicroFIT). The program has been renewed, [...] read more »
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Canada Keeps Pace With European Wind Energy Efforts | Wind Energy News

The Europeans have always been in the lead when it comes to adopting the kind of green technology that includes the latest wind farm techniques. Not [...] read more »
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Investing In The Future Of Wind Energy

There are always new and exciting things happening in research and development in wind energy. This brief overview shows that entrepreneurs are alrea[...] read more »
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Electric and hybrid car sales surge as gas prices rise

Both the Chevy Volt and Nissan Leaf have seen increased demand in the last couple months. Although their higher initial cost had discouraged consumer[...] read more »
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Feed-in Tariffs and the Economics of Wind Energy

FIT, or feed-in tariff, is a worldwide, governmentally funded program that is designed to encourage the growth of renewable energy technologies such [...] read more »
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February Solar Power Income

Solar income in February was at 79.7 percent of anticipated levels. At least that is better than the 70.5 percent rate of the previous two months. read more »
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The Deger Delay Mystery

What happens when income producing solar equipment decides to sleep in in the morning? Well, that's just what happened. read more »
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Big Cajun Bus Man

I have finally joined the great unwashed masses of the bus commuters here in Ottawa (the unwashed masses is not my phrase, I borrow it from another b[...] read more »
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HELP! How to Increase Energy Effiency and Decrease My Bills?

The dreaded winter for many of us that means cold and snow outside and curling up on the couch under a blanket inside. For some of us, this time of y[...] read more »
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How long does it take to for solar to start generating income?

Time is money. We have added solar power generation to our income streams. Let's look at long does it take for the investment to start generating [...] read more »
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Use Solar Power To Screw The Power Company

Buying a solar power system for your home can reduce your power bill. A solar power system has two components, the panels themselves and the battery [...] read more »
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Solar, the Emerging Power

The Solyndra scandal in the USA has given some doubts as to the viability of solar power. But prospects for solar power look brighter than ever, mos[...] read more »
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Ways to Save the Environment and Your Money

How to save money and save the environment at the same time. read more »
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Go Paperless for Sustainable Personal Finances

One of the simplest things you can do to improve your sustainably is to go paperless with your personal finances. Going paperless isn’t something tha[...] read more »
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Financial Shrove Tuesday

Time to enjoy this Tuesday, with pancakes, bacon and sausage, and remember that tomorrow Financial Lent begins and you will need to make some real sa[...] read more »
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