HELPING HAMILTON GO SOLAR

On Sunday December 5, from 1 - 4, Blue Green Canada and Environment Hamilton held a workshop for individuals interested in installing solar panels and participating in the Province's feed-in tariff. 

This workshop covered the following topics: 

• An overview of solar technologies
• Options available for financing solar systems
• Information about government programs and incentives including Ontario’s microFIT program

If you missed the workshop, but are interested in learning more, you can view archived vidoes from the day's speakers below. 

For more information, or to organize a similar event in your community, call or email Bill Thompson, at 905-549-0900 or wthompson@environmentaldefence.ca

Introductory Remarks
Lynda Lukasik – Environment Hamilton, Bill Thompson – Blue Green Canada

An Overview of Solar Technologies
Graham Flint – Halton Enablers of Renewable Energy (HERE!)

Financing a Solar Installation
Paul Nystrom, Sylvia Baccega, Nathan Sly - TD Canada Trust

MicroFIT Program Application Process & Tax Incentives
Dan Medakovic – Radiant Returns, Ken Baigent – Green Venture

Overview of the Local Supply Chain
Jennifer Patterson – Economic Development Department, City of Hamilton