Solar Laughs!

Here's a great video clip from the Rick Mercer Report set in Oshawa, Ontario.  David Suzuki even makes a cameo!  Despite the laughs, Mike Holmes covers the benefits of solar power.

Solar Short Takes Gold at Film Fest!

This James Bond inspired short was the winning film in this year's Environment Minnesota contest.  Enjoy!

Moving Planet is Happening Today!

Moving Planet is a worldwide day to move beyond fossil fuels, with over 2000 events in more than 175 countries...and it is happening today, Septmeber 24.  This picture is from Jaca, Spain and gatherings like this are happening all over the globe to support renewable energy, like wind and solar power, as viable replacements for fossil fuels.  To see more pictures of other events go to: http://www.moving-planet.org/

The Star talks "The Politics of Power"

The Oct. 6 election is the closest campaign in recent Ontario history — not just in the polls, but also the policies of the three major parties. Their slogans are similar and their deficit targets are identical.  But they differ sharply in one key area — energy: what kind to produce, and how to pay for it.
Surprisingly, nuclear power has never been much of a flashpoint (despite the NDP’s opposition). The real lightning rod is renewable energy — solar and wind.  For more:
http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/politics/provincialelection/article/1056440--cohn-energy-flashpoints-and-the-politics-of-power

Show Your Solar Support!

Ontario’s election is begining, but the future of our clean energy economy is under threat. Some candidates want to rip-up our world-class Green Energy Act, killing thousands of new clean energy jobs and billions of investments.  Power your Vote by telling your candidates that together we will vote for clean energy, new jobs, and healthy communities. 

To vote go to: http://www.leadnow.ca/power-your-vote-ontario

Ontario Leaders warned against axing Green Energy Act

Since all of Ontario's political parties say they want to create jobs, Environmental Defence executive director Rick Smith doesn't understand why some want to scrap, or amend, the Green Energy Act -- which he says does just that.   Read the Full CTV article: http://toronto.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20110913/ontario-election-green-energy-act-110914/20110914/?hub=TorontoNewHome

Renewable Energy - Wind, Water and Solar

Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA) television advertisement.

Mike Holmes and Rick Mercer are Going Solar

Even Mike Holmes and Rick Mercer are listening to David Suzuki and investigating Solar Panels and renewable energy in Ontario. 

For more, see Mike Homes Facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/photo.php?fbid=197408106996635&set=pu.106571706080276&type=1&theater

Keep the Green Energy Act Alive!

Here is a very educatioal video on Ontario's pioneering

Green Energy Act and how it uses renewable energy like wind and solar

Stand "UP" for Solar

Stand Up for Solar has a new web site with 5 great reasons to "Stand UP"! Check it out:
http://www.standupforsolar.ca/en/reasons/

Hitting the Airwaves in the Hammer!

Solar UP Energy's Hamilton, Ontario radio campaign launches on 5 major radio stations, including QX104 Country starting Monday,September 12, 2011. 

For an advance listen tothe spots please check out our You Tube page: http://www.youtube.com/user/SolarUpEnergy

Get Ready for Green Energy Feild Day...

Join the entire province of Ontario as we prepare to celebrate a day dedicated to moving beyond fossil fuels and implementing sustainable programs like solar & wind energy - Sept 24 is Green Energy Feild Day.  For more go to: http://www.wattsnext.ca/

Brighton high school gets photo voltaic

East Northumberland Secondary School continues to head towards greener pastures as it launched a rooftop solar power system Sept. 1.  The project should pay for itself in seven to 10 years.  For more:
http://www.northumberlandnews.com/news/article/1076980--brighton-high-school-gets-photo-voltaic

"Everybody Wins!" with Solar microFIT

Check out Solar UP Energy's catchy new video "Everybody Wins!":

Let the Long Weekend Begin...with the Burlington Ribfest!

There will be plenty of smoke on the water this weekend at Burlington’s Spencer Smith Park as Canada’s Largest Ribfest fires up Friday.

The 16th annual farewell to summer will feature 18 ribber teams from across North America serving up more than 150,000 pounds of ribs to more than 100,000 visitors.
Admission is free, but don’t forget to visit your bank first. It’s an all-cash event, however ATMs are on site.

The four day event opens at 11 a.m. Friday, running until 11 p.m. throughout the weekend, closing at 8 p.m. Monday night.  Last year’s event raised $250,000 for local charities distributed by the Rotary Club of Burlington Lakeshore. In the event’s lifetime, $2.3 million has been raised for local charities.

Bring your kids, keep your pets at home, and visit http://canadaslargestribfest.com/

Understanding Solar Performance in the Real World

Solar UP Energy uses Enphase micro-inverters on all of our solar installations.  Results from a field study demonstrate that solar installations using Enphase micro-inverters are outperforming PVWatts estimates by 8 percent on average.

A review of similar  studies indicates that solar installations using central or 'string' inverters actually underperform PVWatts estimates by 8 percent on average.  Read the entire article: http://enphase.com/eblog/2011/understanding-solar-performance-in-the-real-world/