Clean Coal?

The Coen brothers supply some thoughtful satire on the effects of Coal Power in this spoof TV commercial.  Enjoy!

Hamilton to Host Labour Day Classic!

Get your tickets for this weekend's Tiger-Cats game against the Al's http://www.ticats.ca/main/index

Siliken Solar is in Ontario to Stay

Tyler Hamilton from the Star tackles a hot topic in this article about the FIT program, solar energy and Ontario's manufacturing industry.  Solar manufacturer's like Siliken Solar are committed to Ontario, but need some reassurances in return.  For more go  to:
http://www.thestar.com/business/article/1045503--how-to-create-and-destroy-a-solar-export-industry

Solar UP Energy - New Video!!

Solar UP Energy Helps Ontario Home Owners with MicroFIT

Taking advantage of the OPA's microFIT program to make money by selling solar power back to the utility company is smart for Ontario home owners...but the approval process can be challenging.  As recently shown in the Globe & Mail, getting the final connection from the utility company takes expertise.  Let Solar UP energy help you! visit http://www.solarupenergy.com/ tofind out how.

"Always Darkest Before the Dawn"

Checkout the great New video from Shine Ontario:

Solar Panel Manufacturing Plant could employ 200

The city of London is on the short-list for a Samsung solar module manufacturing plant that is looking for a base in Ontario.  For full article:
http://www.lfpress.com/news/london/2011/08/22/18587371.html

Ontario government gives stranded solar projects a lifeline

The Ontario government is fixing a glitch in its fledgling bid to become a green-energy powerhouse, offering a lifeline to people worried about losing their solar-panel investments because they can’t get a connection to the power grid. For more:

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/ontario-government-gives-stranded-solar-projects-a-lifeline/article2135455/

University of Calgary 'Solar House' Enters U.S. Competition

A Wednesday evening ceremony at the University of Calgary kicks off the transport of the solar powered house to Washington, DC to take part in the Solar Decathlon.  The house is designed to be safe and durable, and to be a net-zero solar powered home.   Best of luck to the U of C team.  For more:

http://calgary.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20110817/CGY_ecohouse_university_110817/20110817/?hub=CalgaryHome

Walmart makes $2 million Investment in Solar & Wind Energy

Walmart Canada announced it has installed a rooftop solar power-generating system as well as a wind turbine at two separate Walmart Supercentre locations in Ontario, together totalling about $2 million in investment.  For more:
http://www.canadiangrocer.com/top-stories/walmart-makes-2-million-investment-in-renewable-energy-8773

Solar power among renewable projects languishing from Hydro One delays

As this article from the Globe and Mail points out, it is very important to contact your Local Distribution Company (LDC) before investing in a Solar microFIT project.  That'swhy it is best to let our experts at Solar UP Energy take care of everything, including securing your connection with the power company.  Solar UP Energy is "Your Complete Solution" for Solar microFIT installations.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/hooking-up-with-ontarios-hydro-one-not-so-easy/article2127342/

IKEA Gets Solar!

IKEA to go 100 percent renewable, starting with $6.5 million in solar panels.  For more go to:
http://www.grist.org/list/2011-08-12-ikea-to-go-100-percent-renewable-starting-with-6.5-billion-in-so

Putting Ontario-made solar panels to the test

Actually testing the performance of Ontario-made solar panels in Ontario's climate makes sense to us!  For more go to:
http://www.thestar.com/business/cleanbreak/article/1038118--putting-ontario-made-solar-panels-to-the-test#.TkRCPKyhprB.facebook

Hydro One microFIT Map for Ontario

As of Feb 2, 2011 Hydro One reported 6,010 microFIT projects in Ontario.  The OPA's microFIT program is very popular and it's success continues to grow because it helps the Ontario "go green" while property owners "earn green".  That's win-win!  For details on how to take advantage of the OPA's microFIT program please visit our web site: http://solarupenergy.com/solarUPenergyAboutMicrofit.html

Shine Ontario!

Check out this exciting new video on Ontario's Solar Industry  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzIk9InfX60

Liberals Entrench OPA Contracts

Ontario’s Liberal government has entrenched the legal rights of 1,800 proposed renewable energy contracts – making it impossible for a new government to cancel them.  For more:
http://www.thestar.com/business/article/1033581--ontario-liberals-entrench-1-800-renewable-power-projects

Greenpeace Extols Virtues of Green Energy

Greempeace representatives visited Kitchener to support Ontario's green energy initiatives, including solar power, versus the development of additional nuclear power plants.  For more:
http://www.therecord.com/news/local/article/573714--greenpeace-extols-virtues-of-green-energy

Support Ontario's Green Belt

The Ontario Green Belt is the world’s largest greenbelt at 1.8 million acres of working countryside, it spans across the Greater Golden Horseshoe and extends to the tip of the Bruce Peninsula.


Boasting some of the best agricultural land in Canada, valuable natural resources and significant environmental features, the Greenbelt is also home to vibrant rural communities engaged in diverse economic activities. 

For more on this amazing Ontario exclusive: http://www.mah.gov.on.ca/Page187.aspx

Green Energy Is Good for Ontarians and for Ontario

Yesterday, Brad Duguid Ontario Minister of Energy did more than defend the Green Energy Act. Interviewed by Kristopher Stevens, Executive Director Ontario Sustainable Energy Association, Minister Duguid drew a future of Ontario with four healths that matter:
http://ontario-sea.org/Page.asp?PageID=924&ContentID=3179

Harnessing the Power of the Sun

Real Estate Magazine focused their attention on solar:  "As Realtors representing home buyers and sellers, it’s good business form to be well-versed in innovative strategies that will invariably alter how we live and do business. Being knowledgeable about how solar power can benefit your clients gives you a far-reaching upper hand.  Solar energy is a great alternative to conventional and non-renewable sources of energy such as natural gas, coal and oil. The supply is endless and best of all, free"  Full article: http://www.remonline.com/home/?p=9389