- In the last six years, SSREC has been instrumental in the installation of close to 110 solar arrays on roofs of residential and community buildings, and a few ground mounts, around the Southern Gulf Islands
- We’ve installed close to 3000 panels with a total capacity exceeding 850 kW
- These PV arrays generate close to 900,000 kWh of electricity a year, while preventing the emission of almost 300 metric tons of carbon dioxide every year over hydroelectricity
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Solar is booming all over. Where is BC?
It looks like the German government is (finally) getting serious about decarbonizating their energy by massively investing equally in wind and solar energy and many other countries are doing likewise. Germany, which [...]
Canada Greener Homes Grant Assessments
Update: The Canada Greener Homes Grant closed in April, 2024 more info Many of you may have applied for the Canada Greener Homes Grant, which provides up to $5,000 for energy efficient [...]
Solar Bulk Buy in 2022
We are delighted to announce that SSREC is organizing a bulk buy of solar this year, although our approach has changed somewhat. Our volunteers were a little overwhelmed by the size and [...]
Update on Solar Installations
We’re very happy to report that SSREC has now installed more than 100 solar systems around the Salish Sea, with over 2500 solar panels (>800 kW) generating about 800,000 kWh of electricity [...]
2019 Bulk Purchase/Installation of Solar Systems
The Salish Sea Renewable Energy Cooperative (SSREC) is a local cooperative of dedicated volunteers who are enthusiastic about solar energy and strive to decrease our carbon footprint and save some money along [...]
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Solar co-ops share clean energy's benefits across communities | CBC News
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Want to invest in solar power in your community? Want solar power but live in an apartment? Got a sunny rooftop, but can't afford solar panels? Solar co-operatives have popped up across the country to...
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On May 2, 2024, federal Bill C-69, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on April 16, 2024, was tabled in the House of Commons.
Climate & Energy Action Awards - Community Energy Association
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Climate and Energy Action Awards presented at UBCM for Community Energy Planning, Municipal Operations, and public sector collaboration
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Community Solar in BC – A Short Primer
This article was first published in early 2017, and since then the community of Hudson’s Hope has been busy installing 500 kW solar PV on public buildings, and the Upper Nicola Band is embarking on a 15 MW solar project, while two independent utilities (Summerland, New Westminster) have seen the light and follow Nelson in installing community solar. On the negative side, BC Hydro’s standing offer programs have since been suspended, and BC Hydro is attacking the net-metering program with an application to the BC Utilities Commission to limit net-metering. Link: http://www.bcuc.com/ApplicationView.aspx?ApplicationId=629