aboriginal solar summit 2015 report

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Report By Councillor Shannon Houle Onihcikiskwapowin

AGENDA

Attendees: Shannon Houle - Council John Shirt - Council John Large - Council Ken Large Housing & Public Works Joan Moses - Housing

Winston Lapatak Econ Devt Clifford Pasquayak Econ Devt Perry Collins Band Member Darla Quinney Band Member Daisy Large Band Member NOTE: See Attached scanned documents in Summit Packages



WHAT IS SOLAR?

SOLAR PV 101 Presentation by Richard Wilton

Richard Teaches at SAIT a 40 hr course on Solar Installation and also has his own business, Momentum Solar Richard Wilton Presentation:

o http://prezi.com/8mpgqwj8izki/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy&rc=ex0share Another Solar 101 Presentation:

o http://prezi.com/eforloyeqfnd/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy&rc=ex0share SAIT 40 hour Course on Solar Installation:

o http://www.greenenergyfutures.ca/resource/sait-southern-alberta-institute-technology-solar-pv-installation NAIT 2-Yr Diploma Program on Alternative Energy

o http://www.nait.ca/program_home_76007.htm Tips on Energy 101: www.seedsfoundation.ca Powering Albertans: http://poweringalberta.com/2014/12/22/how-much-electricity-do-albertans-use-for-holiday-lights/

o http://poweringalberta.com/publications/ Some Notes:

- See presentation links and attachment for more information on How to understand Kilowatts etc.. o Read your current power bill to understand KWH etc.. & when it comes to Kilowatts, there are different rates for Commercial and Residential and Commercial get a rebate

kilowatt-hour (kWh) The kilowatt-hour (symbolized kWh) is a unit of energy equivalent to one kilowatt (1 kW) of power expended for one hour (1 h) of time. The kilowatt-hour is not a standard unit in any formal system, but it is commonly used in electrical applications.

o An energy expenditure of 1 kWh represents 3,600,000 joules (3.600 x 106 J). To obtain joules when kilowatt-hours are known, multiply by 3.600 x 106. To obtain kilowatt-hours when joules are known, multiply by 2.778 x 10-7. 3.6 Million Joules (unit) = 1 KWH



- Economics now support being of the grid

o As prices to install Solar Energy costs have dropped substantially Labor costs more than materials Housing Insurance: need to account for replacement cost on Panels & materials

o Lightening Damage: Richard Wilton saw with lightening, he has seen inverter damaged & not Solar panels - Panels made of Silicone and currently most efficient technology

o Last 30-40 yrs whereas shingles only have 20 yrs or less life expectancy Option with tin roofs, they can clamp the Solar panels on the roof.

o Not recyclable but their use does cut down on coal use, human endangerment of mining for coal, & saves environment more until a technology is produced to recycle, reuse, reduce panels In 4 yrs, Solar will pay for itself & more with less use of fossil fuels

o 12% efficiency of sunlight but efficiency increases in colder weather o 60 Cell is 250 Watts each = Average Home Case o Ie. Average Home: 8 Panels = $10,000 Installed

- Power Regulations: Require (mandatory) all Energy/Power Companies (ie. Atco etc..) to supply FREE of charge By-Directional Meter on all houses o By-Directional Meters allow for both Solar Power and Coal Power

- go outside & clears panels & can use a tool to remove snow - Alberta is one of best locations for Solar in the world, more efficiency of panel output the colder weather & Germany has way less sunshine & less land mass & they are leading in Solar Energy...so you can see Canada - Alberta needs to get up to date

LANDMARK GROUP HOMES: Presentation by Kyle http://www.landmarkgroup.ca

- home builder that installs solar panels too and works with the home owner - Moto: Saving the World One Solar Panel At A Time - Stronger Roofs: A stronger roof lasts much longer and can handle snow much better, not to mention it's ready to receive solar panels should you decide to make your own renewable power. Ask your builder what kind of lumber is used in their beams and trusses. A roof will be much stronger if it's made with engineered lumber, and by a team working in an optimal environment for them to do their best work. In Edmonton, a Landmark Home's roof is 10,440 lbs stronger than any other industry standard new home. In Edmonton, a Landmark Home's strength is unmatched. - Currently 50% of global power comes from coal mining - Solar 23,000TWY all our energy can come from the sun - 160 Billion KWH per year of global power used

o through Solar Energy use we can save from using fossil fuels & environmentally economical o Banff is going Solar

SOLAR PV PARTNERS



GREEN ARROW Presentation by Chief Darryl Strongman, Montana First Nation & Barry Wheaton, CEO Green Arrow Renewable Energy Corp. http://www.mygreenarrow.com/faq/ - Montana First Nation business

o Looking for Master Electricians to train, be installers, and apprentice future installers (installers minimum trained as Electrician) Train Install

o Project Partnerships o See attached for more information on successful Green Energy Projects

Green Arrow also sells as distributor the following: www.mysunshinebox.com - emergency solar energy box

www.snowlizardproducts.com - cell phone cases with solar power

SOLARE DISTRIBUTORS What to look for in Solar Panels? Presentation by Jay & Rick http://www.thesolarevolution.com/contact/ - Solar Distributor

Some Notes: - Dont go cheap, get quality to last 30-40 yrs - Choose Top Rated Companys - Resource Websites to assist:

o 2014 Solar Buyer's Guide: www.solarindustrymag.com



SolarIndustryMag.com: Solar Power News, Analysis and Renewable Energy Information. Focusing on solar power news, analysis and information. o enerG Alternative Sources Magazine: www.altenerg.com o RenewableEnergy & CleanTech Canada Industry Guide 2014: FREE E-Book & Database: www.contactcanada.com

Contact Canada B2B Industry Directories We focus on the first-hand collection and publication of up-to-date company profiles on a variety of industries www.CONTACTCANADA.COM

Energycostsaver Inc. www.energycostsaver.com Peter Robinson Profile at Linkedin: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/peterobison

- Investor, Funding, Partnership etc.. - See attached handout for additional information on Energycostsaver Inc.

SOLAR FUNDING/FINANCING INAC Presentation & Resources

See attached for more information & presentation EcoAction Community Funding Program: www.ec.gc.ca/ecoaction EcoEnergy (EANCP): http://www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/eng/1100100034258/1100100034259 FNIF Program Guide: http://www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/eng/1100100010659/1100100010661

Energycostsaver Inc. www.energycostsaver.com Peter Robinson Profile at Linkedin: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/peterobison



- Investor, Funding, Partnership etc.. - See attached handout for additional information on Energycostsaver Inc.

Bull Frog Power Presentation by Sean Magee 100% Renewable Energy Supplier http://www.bullfrogpower.com/bullfrogmobile/index.html Sean Magee, Director [email protected] 647-894-6059 (p) 416-360-3464 Accelerating growth of community based projects Bullfrog Power Bullfrog Power, Canada's leading green energy provider, makes it easy for homes and businesses to switch to... www.BULLFROGPOWER.COM Give people "choice" to choose renewable energy Customers: Walmart, BMO etc .. Solar Panel Laptop - supplied children in Africa, Sierra Leone with Solar Panel Laptops for Internet access to go to school Assisted a Northern Band to be the 1st Independent Power Producers in Canada Can provide Renewable Energy Certificate for Wind, MiniHydro, & Solar Energies

o Buy this credit to own all rights to renewable benefits (ie. Saddle Lake Cree Nation cut energy costs by 50%, cut coal emissions by 75% etc..)

Assisted Montana First Nation project Urban Systems: http://www.urbansystems.ca

Urban Systems: Consultants - Spirit in Service for Vibrant Communities Spirit in Service for Vibrant Communities. Usand: www.usand.ca

arranging financing The USAND Group | Building strong Nations through modern finance. One of the primary services that Usand offers is loans for profit building projects

POTENTIAL INSTALLER/TRAINER Saddle Lake Band Member business owner going into Solar Installations & also willing to apprentice electricians to also be solar panel installers



Energy Conservation At the end of the day it's also about energy efficiency & energy savings like shutting lights, use LED lights, power off computers, only use power when needed - saves us from using less coal. People need to practice Energy Conservation everyday

http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/energy-conservation Energy Savings: apply for funding to retrofit all lighting to LED lighting, can cut energy costs significantly

Other Notes: Current energy rates regular power:

Current AB: 13 cents/KWH Chicago Rates: 26 cents/KWH BC Rates: 10 cents/KWH

Savings when using Solar Energy 0 cents/KWH

Options: If stay on Power Grid, can get rebates from Power Company (they buy energy you dont use)

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