Electricity Conservation and Renewable Energy
Local Suppliers and Installers of Renewable Energy Systems Rebates and Incentives Renewable Energy Conservation Ontario's Energy Efficiency Resource and Funding Guide - February 2009 (PDF document)
Local Suppliers and Installers of
Renewable Energy Systems
EcoGen Energy Inc. (Kemptville) - Retails, installs and services systems for solar domestic water heating, solar pool heating, solar air heating, solar electric (photovoltaics), and small wind power. Consulting and project management services for larger projects. Holds Canadian Industry Association Certification as a Solar Domestic Water Heating Installer (there are only two such businesses in
Bill Fisher Electric (Perth) - Solar and wind power, standby generators. Grid tying. (Tel) 267-5790.
Quantum Renewable Energy (Kingston) – Solar/Wind electric, solar hot water, pool heating systems. (Tel) 546-2326.
Renewable Energy of Plum Hollow (Kingston) - Solar/Wind electric, solar hot water. (Tel) 544-5575.
Rideau Home Building Centre (Smiths Falls) – Solar hot water systems and tankless (on-demand) hot water heaters. (Tel) 283-2211.
Office of Energy Efficiency (NRCAN) - Lists rebates and incentives available to help homeowners conserve energy. These programs change often, so it’s best to check this site every few months. (Tel) 1-800-387-2000.
Ontario Ministry of Energy - Lists incentive programs for homeowners. (Tel) 1-888-668-4636.
Government of Canada - ecoENERGY - Explains the new ecoENERGY program which replaces the Energuide for Homes Program. Starting sometime in 2007 grants will be made available to homeowners, small businesses and organizations to have energy audits performed and energy efficiency retrofits done.
Renewable Energy Deployment Initiative (REDI) - Lists incentives for industrial, commercial and institutional building retrofits.
Renewable Energy Deployment Initiative (REDI) - Great resources on solar electric power (photovoltaics), wind energy, earth energy, micro-hydroelectric, solar hot water and solar pool systems for homeowners. Basic facts, buyer’s guides and more. (Tel) 1-800-387-2000.
Canadian Renewable Energy Network (CANREN) – Excellent resources on all forms of renewable energy from solar to wind to micro-hydroelectric. Publications can be downloaded or ordered online. Great resources and projects for students and teachers. Highly recommended. (Tel) 1-800-387-2000.
OMAFRA (Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food) - Good guide to electricity generation using small wind turbines at your home or farm.
Canadian Solar Industries Association (CANSIA) - General resources on solar energy, training opportunities and suppliers of solar equipment.
Ontario Ministry of Energy www.energy.gov.on.ca - Resources for developers considering windfarms, small-scale hydro-electric etc. Map of renewable energy projects in Ontario.
Canadian Wind Energy Association (CANWEA) - Information on conferences, events, updates on wind power production in Canada, how to develop a windfarm. (Tel) 1-800-922-6932.
Ontario Wind Atlas - Shows average wind speeds.
Ontario Ministry of Energy - Good tips on household energy conservation: lighting, appliances, household heating and cooling. Online calculators for lighting and electricity costs. Net Metering. Highly recommended. (Tel) 1-888-668-4636.
Office of Energy Efficiency (NRCAN) - Excellent information on how to save energy and money by choosing the right appliances, lights, windows, doors etc. Information on gas and oil furnaces, gas fireplaces, furnaces, heat pumps, how to tighten up your house to keep the heat in, and dealing with indoor air quality. Lists grants and incentives available to homeowners. Very highly recommended. (Tel) 1-800-387-2000.
Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) - Excellent resources for homeowners on home renovations, dealing with floods and mold, backup power, septic systems, air quality and air exchangers and healthy housing. Highly recommended. (Tel) 1-800-668-2642.
Energy Star - If you are in the market for a new furnace or appliance, look for one identified with the Energy Star label (not to be confused with the EnerGuide label).
Hydro One - Excellent tips for homeowners on heating, cooling, lighting, appliances, heating, heat loss, air conditioning and hot water heating. (Tel) 1-888-664-9376.
