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Alberta’s Rising Green Energy Sector

Alberta’s growing green energy sector is picking up some serious momentum in a market dominated by the colossal oil and gas industry. Alberta currently gets much of its electricity from coal and natural gas, but wind, solar and geothermal energies, […]

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How to Efficiently Heat Water Outdoors

There are several reasons why you might want to be able to heat water outdoors. Soil and grime dissolve in water at higher temperatures, and detergents could work more effectively in warmer water. Whether it’s washing your car or cleaning

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An In-Depth Look at Choosing Solar Panels

While solar PV (photovoltaic) systems are becoming more common, average homeowners might find themselves a bit at sea when it comes to choosing solar panels for their home. Between energy loads and solar panel ratings, there’s a lot to learn

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Canada, Where Are We at with Geothermal Energy for Homes?

Geothermal energy is growing fast in countries like Iceland, Indonesia, the Philippines and the U.S. Despite having ample geothermal resources, however, it’s not very common in Canada. According to Sustainable Technologies, there are only about 100,000 geothermal exchange systems in

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