Public Service Announcement

HRM-Solar City Hosts First Information Session

(Wednesday, November 24, 2010) – The community solar project, HRM-Solar City, will hold the first of five information sessions on Thursday, November 25th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Cole Harbour Place in  the Westphal Room (2nd floor). A complete list of all five sessions is found below.

On November 2nd, Regional Council granted approval for HRM staff to proceed with next steps to develop the project proposal. These sessions are part of the process of finalizing the pilot project proposal to present to Council early in the New Year.

If approved by Council, the proposed community solar project would help residents take advantage of the municipality’s significant solar energy potential without having to become an expert in the technology or navigate the technical and financing options.

Through the proposed pilot program, between 500 and 700 HRM homeowners would be eligible to sign-up on a first come, first serve basis, to have two solar hot water panels installed on their property. They would repay the cost for panels and installation as a supplement to their tax bill.

The information sessions will give participants an opportunity to learn more about the program and speak directly with HRM staff. If there is sufficient interest, formal pre-screening registration will be accepted beginning on December 15th.

An updated project plan will be submitted for final Regional Council approval early in the New Year. 

More information can be found online at www.halifax.ca/solarcity .

HRM-Solar City Information Sessions

November 25th - Cole Harbour                      6-8 pm - Cole Harbour Place - Westphal Room (2nd floor)

November 29th - Sackville                              6-8 pm – Sackville Heights Community Centre

December 1st – Halifax                                   6-8 pm - Saint Mary’s Boat Club

December 8th – Dartmouth                            6-8 pm – Alderney Library - Helen Creighton Room

December 13th – Spryfield                             6-8 pm - Captain William Spry Community Centre

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Contact:

 

Richard MacLellan

SEMO

490-6056

 

Julian Boyle

Infrastructure and Asset Management

476-8075