Using the sun’s energy to heat domestic water is now a real possibility! Today, Québec’s Agence de l’efficacité énergétique launched a pilot project facilitating the acquisition of domestic solar water heaters.
“Thanks to this pilot project, the use of solar energy is becoming a reality for Québec families. We’re taking another step towards increasing the use of this type of clean and renewable energy. At the same time, we’re continuing to make energy efficiency a priority in Québec” declared Luce Asselin, the AEE President and Executive Director.
Every day, there are multiple uses for hot water in the home: shower, bath, dish washer, etc. A solar water heater can meet 60% of a family’s hot water needs.
The pilot project for domestic solar water heaters is addressed to home owners and owners of small multiple-unit buildings (three floors or less, without a common entrance) located in Québec. This pilot project will allow 600 Québec families to benefit from major financial assistance for the purchase and installation of a new domestic solar water heater.
Requests for financial assistance must be received by the AEE no later than October 31, 2010.
This pilot project was selected by Natural Resources Canada as part of the pilot initiative for homes called the EcoENERGY program for renewable heating.
To read the press release : The Agence de l'efficacité énergétique facilitates the aquisition of domestic solar water heaters.
All of the details of the pilot project are available on line (www.aee.gouv.qc.ca/solar)
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