SOLAR

SUMMIT 2015

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AGENDA

Attendees:
Shannon Houle - Council
Winston Lapatak Econ Devt
John Shirt - Council
Clifford Pasquayak Econ Devt
John Large - Council
Perry Collins Band Member
Ken Large Housing & Public Works
Darla Quinney Band Member
Joan Moses - Housing
Daisy Large Band Member

NOTE: See Attached scanned documents in Summit Packages

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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=cop
y&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

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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

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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

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SolarIndustryMag.com: Solar Power News, Analysis and Renewable

Energy Information. Focusing on solar power news, analysis and
information.
enerG Alternative Sources Magazine: www.altenerg.com
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

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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

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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
sean.magee@bullfrogpower.com
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

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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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