[getsmart-l] SOLAR PROGRAM TO ASSIST ONTARIO HOMEOWNERS

[Media Release]

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Media Release - For Immediate Release


SOLAR PROGRAM TO ASSIST ONTARIO HOMEOWNERS

Solar information sessions for consumers scheduled for the first two 
weekends in October in the GTA and surrounding areas, bounded by 
Barrie, Orangeville, Newmarket, Ancaster and Whitby

(September 27, 2007)  Go Solar is a Clean Air Foundation program 
providing a single stop source of information on current incentives 
for the purchase and installation of solar energy systems for heating 
water and generating electricity. The program is designed to assist 
Ontarians in achieving the Ontario government's goal of 100,000 solar roofs.

The Go Solar website, www.gosolarontario.ca, and the information 
hotline, 416-642-2896 or 1-866-922-2896, provide the information 
Ontarians need when they are considering a solar energy supply 
purchase.  The information provided includes an overview of the 
technologies, prices, installation information, government incentives 
and rebates, and links to manufacturers, retailers and installers.

While the program is available province-wide, on the first two 
weekends in October there will be Go Solar information sessions at 20 
Home Depot stores in the GTA and surrounding areas (Ancaster, Aurora, 
Barrie, Brampton, Misissauga, Newmarket, Oakville, Orangeville, 
Toronto, Whitby and Woodbridge). These Go Solar events are an 
opportunity to get answers to your questions from trained 
representatives and get a chance to win prizes which include a solar 
water heater. The exact locations of the workshops can be found on 
the Go Solar website.

New solar water heating incentives and rebates total more than $1,300 
through provincial and federal government programs. Ontario's 
incentives for generating photovoltaic (PV) electricity are currently 
the most generous in Canada. The retail sales tax rebate on 
qualifying solar, wind, micro hydro-electric and geothermal equipment 
has also been extended to January 1, 2010.

Stephanie Thorson, the Clean Air Foundation's Director of Renewable 
Energy, observed, "The new $500 incentive and PST exemption on solar 
water heaters, the Ontario Power Authority's standard offer program 
on photovoltaic systems, zero-interest loans, and the federal $500 
incentive all combine to make it easier for Ontarians to reach the 
100,000 solar roofs target. This is the best time to go solar."

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For further information, contact Stephanie Thorson, Director, 
Renewable Energy, Clean Air Foundation, 416-922-9038 x 244, cell: 
416-799-2221, sthorson at cleanairfoundation.org


About the Clean Air Foundation
The Clean Air Foundation is a not-for-profit organization dedicated 
to developing, implementing and managing public engagement programs 
and strategic approaches that lead to measurable emissions 
reductions, to improve air quality and protect the climate. The 
Foundation manages seven public engagement programs - Car Heaven, Mow 
Down Pollution, Go Solar, Keep Cool, Switch Out, Switch the Stat and 
Cool Shops.

www.cleanairfoundation.org

www.gosolarontario.ca
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