Off-Grid Living

Transition Bay St Margarets

Join us for a 2-hour presentation about living without a connection to the electric grid!

Tantallon Public Library

Back by popular demand !  We are thrilled to present this lively and informative workshop with Cam Farnell.  Are you 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:<ul><li>Introduction to off-grid</li><li>Types of off-grid systems</li><li>Off-grid for new construction</li><li>Off-grid as a retrofit for existing houses</li><li>Components of off-grid systems</li><li>Energy use reduction techniques</li><li>Trade-off choices</li><li>Cost of some sample off-grid packages</li><li>Discussion of off-grid living</li><li>Ample time for questions</li></ul>Cam is an engaging and knowledgeable presenter with experience constructing multiple off-grid homes in Nova Scotia. He has been happily living off-grid for 10 years, with no plans to go back. There is no cost to attend this workshop. Donations are appreciated! Reservation is required. If your plans change, please cancel so we can off the space to our waitlist. Saltwire interview with Cam: <a href="https://www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/news/shining-a-light-on-solar-power-283427/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/news/shining-a-light-on-solar-power-283427/</a>More details on Cam's home at: <a href="http://www.fundysolar.com/installed-systems.php?id=8" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">http://www.fundysolar.com/installed-systems.php?id=8</a>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 <a href="http://www.transitionbay.ca/donate/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">donate page</a>. Your support is greatly appreciated!

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