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All About Off Grid

January 21, 2018 @ 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 presentation has been quite popular in the past, and space is limited. Please email info@transitionbay.ca to reserve your spot.

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:
January 21, 2018
Time:
2:15 pm - 4:30 pm

Venue

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