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Geothermal Energy on PEI

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Brad, you said, “I believe that in the very near future with advances in power storage it will be feasible for communities to generate all of their own electricity through clean renewable means – like wind, solar and hydro.  Government needs to plan for and proactively work towards a future of inexpensive locally produced clean […]

Filed Under: Energy, Environment Tagged With: geothermal

New Power Substation – Bagnall Road

February 9, 2017 by Brad Trivers Leave a Comment

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Maritime Electric has officially announced that a new power substation will be built on the Bagnall Road, and is expected to be complete by the end of 2017 at the latest.  Special thanks to the working group that worked so hard to ensure that Maritime Electric was presented with acceptable solutions for the surrounding communities.  Also […]

Filed Under: Blog, Communities, Energy, Featured Tagged With: Maritime Electric, power

PV Solar Panels on PEI

June 17, 2016 by Brad Trivers 13 Comments

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Photo-voltaic (PV) solar panels convert sunlight to electricity.  Since sunlight is free, renewable and non-polluting – installing my own set of solar panels always seemed like a fantastic way to satisfy my family’s energy demands.  However, PV solar panels are expensive, not generally available and require a certain level of expertise to install properly – so I hadn’t looked at […]

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Electricity price increase charged for full billing period

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When an increase in electricity rates occurs the entire bill that encompasses the rate increase date has the increase applied to it.  Only the portion after the rate increase date should use the new rate.  For example rate increase came into effect on March 1, 2016 but if a client billing period is from February […]

Filed Under: Energy Tagged With: electricity, rates

Generate hydro electricity at Bagnall’s Pond

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The waterwheel installed at the dam on Bagnall’s Pond in Hunter River could be used to generate hydro-electricity.   Action should be taken to make this happen.

Filed Under: Energy, Environment Tagged With: Bagnall's Pond, Hunter River, hydro, water

Need transportation-specific energy incentives

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Electric Vehicles 2016

The transportation sector is the biggest contributor to PEI’s carbon emissions at around 40% – and about 36% of total energy consumption on the Island. Energy incentives are needed to encourage consumers to move to transportation options that produce less carbon emissions.  For example, the Ontario government has an Electric Vehicle Incentive Program. References Office of […]

Filed Under: Energy, Transportation Tagged With: electric vehicles, incentives

Remove HST from electricity

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Removing the provincial portion of the HST from electricity should be done because: only GST is charged on on heating oil electricity is the main output of renewable energy sources and a switch away to electricity from non-rewneable energy sources should be encouraged electricity is used by all Islanders and is a basic need that […]

Filed Under: Energy, Environment Tagged With: electricity, HST

Work Plan – Infrastructure and Energy – Jan 2016

January 16, 2016 by Brad Trivers Leave a Comment

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Summary – January 14, 2016 – Standing Committee on Infrastructure and Energy meeting Committee members reviewed the agenda and approved the list of witnesses and groups that has been suggested for each topic of discussion. Thus far the committee will be discussing: A) Crown asset disposal policies B) Further review of IRAC and petroleum regulation C) […]

Filed Under: Blog, Energy, Featured, Infrastructure Tagged With: Bell Aliant, crown assets, energy conservation, high speed internet, IRAC, renewable energy, sustainable, treasury board

Are more regulations needed regarding heating with wood?

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Environmental impacts of wood heat – what we can do- is there need for environmental regulation to ensure that carcinogens are not going straight into the lungs of our children? For example, external wood furnaces (e.g. “Wood Doctors”) with short exhaust pipes may blanket immediately surrounding areas in smoke each winter.  Perhaps regulations on the height of the […]

Filed Under: Energy, Environment, Government Areas Tagged With: heating, wood

Use Confederation Bridge to carry new power cables

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Would it not be more cheaper, more environmentally sustainable to run the submarine cables through the Confederation Bridge?  Was the bridge built with this capability in mind? References    

Filed Under: Energy, Government Areas, Infrastructure Tagged With: Confederation Bridge, power cables

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