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All About Off Grid

February 17, 2019 @ 2:15 pm - 4:30 pm

Wondering what it’s like to live without a connection to the electric grid and with no electric bill?  Then this 2 hour presentation and discussion is for you.

Some of the topics that will be covered are:

o Introduction to off-grid

o Types of off-grid systems

o Off-grid for new construction

o Off-grid as a retrofit for existing houses

o Components of off-grid systems

o Energy use reduction techniques

o Trade-off choices

o Cost of some sample off-grid packages

o Discussion of off-grid living

o Ample time for questions

The primary presenter at this workshop will be Cam Farnell, who has been living happily off-grid for over five years and has no plans to go back.

This event is currently FULL. Please visit our listing on eventbrite to add your name to the wait list and be notified if space becomes available.

There is no cost to attend this workshop.

Chronicle Herald Article featuring Cam’s installed Solar Power System in Tantallon. http://thechronicleherald.ca/artslife/77109-slideshow-couple-lives-off-the-grid plus more details at: http://www.fundysolar.com/installed-systems.php?id=8

This event is free to all. If you would like to make a donation to Transition Bay St Margarets to help with the costs of our events and community programs, please visit our donate page. Your support is greatly appreciated!

Details

Date:
February 17, 2019
Time:
2:15 pm - 4:30 pm

Venue

Tantallon Public Library
3646 Hammonds Plains Road
Upper Tantallon, Nova Scotia Canada
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