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Low Cost Backup Power: Which Unit is Best?
Grid Outages and the Need for Backup Power In the aftermath of Hurricane Fiona and its devastating effects on the Atlantic Provinces, we’ve been getting a lot of questions about battery backup systems. Some people have been without power for several days as Nova...
The Elevator Pitch – Why Solar Ascent?
What’s your “Elevator Pitch”? I was having an interesting conversation with a potential client a few weeks back. At this point I’ve had probably a thousand or so similar conversations about the benefits of solar energy adoption, and I’ll admit they can get a bit...
10 Amazing Green Initiatives in Nova Scotia
Happy Earth Day everyone!! Usually on the blog, we share information about our passion, solar energy, but the foundation of that passion is our desire to help create a greener and more sustainable way of living. We feel so lucky to live in a province where both the...
The Future of Solar Energy in Nova Scotia
On Monday, the Canadian Solar Industries Association released their NS Residential Solar Market Outlook and Supply Chain Study, which aimed to predict the future of solar energy in Nova Scotia over the next ten years. The findings? Let’s just say the future looks very...
How Much Maintenance Will My Solar Energy System Require?
A common concern we hear from our customers is that once their solar energy system is in place, it will require a lot of maintenance. People have images of themselves up on the roof sweeping away snow, leaves, and other debris, and regularly having to clean the...
These Products Will Optimize Your Solar Energy Output
While a solar energy system is hands down the best way to save big on both your energy use and power bill, there are some simple things you can do to take the savings even further! In this post, we shared five ways to save energy in your home, which help to maximize...
How Your Solar Energy System Increases Your Home Value
When it comes to saving money with solar energy, there is more than one way you’ll benefit from making the switch. As we discussed here, your solar energy will begin saving you money right away on your power bill, and you’ll be protected from increasing price hikes...
5 Ways to Save Energy in Your Home and Maximize Your Solar Energy System
Switching to solar energy is a huge win for your electricity bill and helps you to save money both in the short term and in the long run. However, you can further increase your savings by making a few changes to your energy consumption habits. Reducing your energy...