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Here is a selection of articles from our Solar Nova Scotia Newsletter. Newsletters will also be archived here in PDF format.

» Letters about NS Power's Time-of-Use Electricity Rate


By Bob Gershey

This article represents two letters written by Mr. Robert M. Gershey to NSP Inc. about their Time-of-Use Rate and the corporation's response.


» A Recycled Glass Greenhouse


By Carolyn Green

This greenhouse, completed in the spring of 1997 was built using all recycled glass. The glass, which otherwise would have been discarded, was obtained from a university residence and from a high-rise apartment, both being retrofitted with new windows.


» Intro to Site-ing On North Facing Slopes


By Don Roscoe

In this article, Don Roscoe explains and diagrams some answers to frequently asked questions about siting homes on north-facing slopes.


» Variations in Domestic Solar Hot Water Systems


By Robert Fraser

Three variations of a basic solar collector system are presented in this article. All incorporate heat absorbing commercial built 'Solfin Panels' from Thermo Dynamics Ltd., and all have insulated heat storage water tanks. The pros and cons of each configuration are described to help readers understand how different arrangements may affect performance.


Newsletter Archive: PDF Format


» Fall 2008

» Winter 2003-2004

» Winter 2002-2003

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