Projects of the Energy Issues Committee

• Wind Energy Working Group
• Building Energy Efficiency Project (BEEP)
• Green Renos and Home Heating Workshops
• Past Projects

Wind Energy Working Group

The development of renewable energy and energy efficiency measures are key components of a sustainable energy future.  We have formed a volunteer working group to encourage Nova Scotia to accelerate the wind industry in a way that is respectful to communities.   Please see:

• Our position Statement on Wind Energy
• Actions that citizens can take to meet the wind energy vision stated above

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Building Energy Efficiency Project (BEEP)

A short video about the BEEP project

The EAC, in partnership with the Nova Scotia Community College, are completing 10 building energy use analysis and EcoEnergy Federal Incentive for Buildings applications in the region of Digby, Annapolis, and Kings municipalities.  This $5000 service is being offered for $100 through this project. Aside from these completed audits, a provincial wide database of eligible buildings for future audits is being created.

Click here for a pamphlet [pdf] on the BEEP project.

For more information, please contact:

Zak Miller, BEEP Coordinator

(902) 448-6497 or

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Green Renos and Home Heating Workshops

The Ecology Action Centre is offering workshops on home heating and green renovations. Learn about:

• Green Renovations
• Alternative Home Heating (Solar, Earth, and Biomass heating)

We will hold workshops across Nova Scotia.  Please contact us for details or to arrange a workshop in your area:

Phone:  (902) 442-5051

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Past Projects:

Solar Gain Project

The Ecology Action Centre partners with Nova Scotia Department of Energy, Solar Nova Scotia, Environment Canada, and the Henry P. Kendall Foundation to promote the use of solar energy for water heating at businesses in Nova Scotia.

To learn more, please visit the Solar Gain website at www.solargain.ca.

Earth Energy Project

The Earth Energy Project was a 9-month project focused on earth energy storage for greenhouse applications, which is an on-going project at Environment Canada. Another component of the project was to increase the knowledge within Nova Scotia about earth energy opportunities for small-scale residential and commercial applications. More...
 

 

Energy Issues Committee

Phone: (902) 442-0199
Fax: (902) 405-3716

The Energy Issues Committee meets at the EAC on the third Tuesday of every month at 5:30 pm.