The sun isn’t shining as brightly on Solar City these days. Phase two of Halifax’s solar energy financing project has a budget of $13 million for the next three years, but in its first six months has only managed to spend $311,257. It’s not as bad as it seems, though, cautions HRM manager Shannon Miedema. […]
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Solar City’s slow launch
[Image-1] The sun is setting on Solar City’s leadership, but departing Halifax staffer Richard MacLellan says not to worry: The city’s award-winning energy program continues unabated. For the moment, MacLellan is Halifax’s manager of energy and the environment. Soon he’ll be leaving the city behind and taking a position as CAO for Queens County. MacLellan […]
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Solar City might just keep on shining
[Image-1] Solar City, the renewable energy program that seeks to brings solar heating to thousands of Halifax homes, wants to expand. In a report to be given to council this Tuesday, city staff are recommending continuing the program for three years with an expanded budget that will offer solar options for electric and space heating. […]