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PV, EV, & Heat Pumps — The Three Technologies Behind Our Zero Energy Bills
These days it feels amazing to be net zero. With gas prices topping $4/gallon nationally for the first time in four years, natural gas (aka methane) prices up 11% over last year, and even electricity prices rising 9% due in part to data centers, my family can breathe easy knowing … [continued]
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Switching to Heat Pump Water Heaters Could Save $8 Billion Annually in Health Care Costs
All this year we’re exploring why we love heat pump water heaters. On Valentine’s Day, we talked about how HPWHs are so lovable because they save so much money on utility bills. For Earth Day, we want to talk about how much we love HPWHs for cleaning our air. Yes, … [continued]
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Low-Cost Community Solar Keeps Growing Despite Tide Of Negative Federal Policy
Despite the sharp U-turn in federal energy policy, the community solar movement continues to grow in the US.
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Kincardine horticulturalists dig into the secrets and lore of wildflowers
What is your favorite flower and why? What is the story behind the flower? The guest speaker at the April 13 Kincardine and District Horticulture meeting was Shannon Wood. Shannon worked for various conservation authorities and Ministry of Natural Resource offices throughout her working career. She is now with the Cargill and Greenock Swamp Promotional […]
Bruce Botanical Food Gardens hosting apple tree grafting workshop
Expert guidance helps participants master a time-tested horticultural method.