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New funding streams: Energy projects for community buildings
Funding is now available via the Infrastructure Canada Green and Inclusive Community Buildings program for energy projects for community buildings in Canada. Infrastructure Canada will contribute up to 80% for projects that achieve at least 25% in energy efficiency...
It’s easier than ever for Canadian homes to go solar
Did you know that 18% of Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions come from buildings? The federal government is taking climate action by making it easier to invest in home energy efficiency projects. About 1,200 households and businesses in Saskatchewan are already using...
Saturn Power to Team with miEnergy to Build Saskatchewan’s First Utility Scale Solar PV Facility
Saturn Power Inc, a Canadian renewable energy developer, has selected Saskatoon‐based miEnergy to serve as General Contractor on Saskatchewan’s first utility scale Solar PV project. The Highfield Solar Project, located east of Swift Current in the Rural Municipality...
Indigenous housing corporation launches biggest solar project in Regina
Regina / 980 CJME Lisa Schick February 05, 2020 05:06 pm The Elders’ Sun Lodge, also known as pîsimokamik, is now the main site of Regina’s biggest solar panel project. The project was launched on Wednesday. The roof of the affordable housing complex for Indigenous...
Solar Co-Op: Saskatchewan Environmental Society
In the summer of 2017, MiEnergy was proud to partner with the Saskatchewan Environmental Society and deliver an innovative cooperative solar project in Saskatoon. Saskatoon company Montgomery Agencies Ltd. pursued the project for one of their north end buildings where...
miCustomers: Henry Unger
In the spring of 2016, miEnergy installed a ground mount solar system for Saskatchewan acreage owner Henry Unger. Unger pursued a solar system for his property after digging into the financials. He wanted to find a way in which he could isolate himself from the rising...
Optimist Hill Community Project
In Winter 2018, miEnergy had the pleasure of sponsoring Phase 1 of the Optimist Hill campaign right here in Saskatoon. The campaign successfully brought to life the city’s first and only ski & snowboard hill. The campaign was 100% funded by the community, and...
13 Common Terms Related to Solar Energy
For new or prospective solar customers, understanding solar power may seem overwhelming at first. Fortunately, you don’t need to be an expert on solar power to reduce energy consumption and save money with these innovative solutions. With that said, understanding some...
Solar Power Generation and Cloudy Days
If you’re considering a solar or photovoltaic (PV) system for your home, you may wonder how much energy a solar array can generate on cloudy days. After all, solar panels need sunlight to generate energy. Overcast conditions can therefore affect a solar array’s...
Things to Consider Before Installing a Solar Energy System
Solar energy systems offer a wide variety of benefits that can make the decision to install a solar system at your home or business an easy one. There are, however, several things you should consider before installing a system. These considerations will help you...
Environmental and Health Benefits of Solar Energy
The long-term financial benefits of using solar energy to power your home or business are significant. Who wouldn’t want to lock in at lower energy rates and do away with their energy bill once and for all? While many people are aware of the financial upside for solar...
Trends in Solar Energy
Solar energy and solar power/photovoltaic (PV) systems intrinsically represent technological innovation and advancement. As the renewable energy industry has advanced, however, so has the solar industry. Over time, solar power systems have seen advancements or...
Three Reasons Why Going Solar Will Benefit Your Business
Energy costs are on the rise and it doesn’t matter what industry you’re in, finding ways to reduce these costs is probably a key priority for your business. Whether you’re in manufacturing or you own an office building, renewable energy could be the solution you need...
Farmers: Add Power to Your Harvest
Western Canada farmers know a thing or two about the sun. The rhythm of the family farm has been set by its rise and fall for over a century. Why not put the sun to work and add solar to your harvest? Agriculture is on the cutting edge of technology and on-farm power...
Why Opportunity Cost is Your Greatest Solar Expense
The biggest cost you’ll pay for solar power is the missed opportunity of not investing. Owning your own power means increasing your investment returns and decreasing your expenses – a smart financial move. With rising utility costs and miEnergy’s guaranteed return on...