This resource includes the following information:
Every citizen has a role in protecting the environment and taking a proactive approach in environmental conservation while fostering social responsibility. Renewable energy options exist for community members whether it’s purchasing a wind-up radio or installing solar panels in your home or on your boat. The opportunities range from small-scale strategies through to developing complex systems – all for the invaluable cause of conserving energy and protecting our environment.
Renewable energy initiatives and community-based developments are well established in countries like Denmark and Sweden. These initiatives have resulted in many benefits for the community through financial returns, increased local employment and overall community sustainability.
Low to high initial costs
Low to no operating costs
Environmentally clean
No resource depletion
Cost effective in many cases
Reliability and longevity
55 % of energy demand is for heating in remote communities
All communities and buildings can benefit
Schools often largest energy consumer of energy
Applies to new and existing buildings
Must respect air tightness concerns
For Home Owners Who Burn Wood – useful information prepare by Natural Resources Canada
It Pays To be Green - for more information on the history of energy and the applications
“Making Sense of Your Hydro Bill” - based on the Manitoba example
Natural Resources Canada Reference for individuals Interesting in Constructing an R-2000 home