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Pre-sale Update On Second Urban Solar Garden
The City of New Westminster is pleased to announce that our 75% pre-sale target for the second Urban Solar Garden has been achieved. We want to thank all the subscribers for participating in this community-led renewable energy initiative. As a next step,...
Energy Save New West – 2018 Year in Review
This past year has been an exciting one for Energy Save New West! From starting a new energy efficiency program for existing Strata buildings in Metro Vancouver, to bringing forward new policies and bylaw amendments supporting high performance buildings...
Urban Solar Garden – Second Array Announced
On Monday, October 1st, City Council directed staff to proceed with the public subscription period for the second array. Estimated to consist of approximately 156 panels, the second array will be located on the Civic Works Yard, Engineering Operations...
Presentations From Spring 2018 Builder And Designer Breakfast
Thank you to everyone who attended our Fall 2018 Builder & Designer Breakfast on Monday, October 1st. We hope you enjoyed the session on the City’s proposed Energy Step Code implementation framework for Part 9 Buildings, and Electric Vehicle Charging...
Energy Star® Appliance Rebates Are Back
Are you looking to upgrade your old energy guzzling appliances to new ENERGY STAR® rated? If so, now is a great time to look at purchasing new ENERGY STAR® appliances to receive up to a $300 rebate. On purchases from October 5th to November 16th, 2018 you...
Presentations From Fall 2018 Developer Breakfast
Thank you to everyone who attended our Fall 2018 Developer Breakfast on Monday, September 17th. We hope you enjoyed the session on the City’s proposed Energy Step Code implementation framework for Part 3 Buildings and Electric Vehicle Charging...
Urban Solar Garden Energy Production Dashboard
Energy Save New West is pleased to announce the launch of the Urban Solar Garden’s energy production dashboard. The dashboard provides a summary of electricity generated by the 50 kW solar array including daily and weekly production values. The purpose...
Urban Solar Garden Installation Video
On Thursday, July 26th, the City of New Westminster hosted a ribbon cutting event marking the official unveiling of the Urban Solar Garden. The City’s Urban Solar Garden is Metro Vancouver’s first community-owned solar PV array providing access to...
Urban Solar Garden Ribbon Cutting Event
The installation of the first municipally-led community solar PV initiative in Metro Vancouver is now complete. The Urban Solar Garden is a 50kW solar array that allows local residents, businesses and non-profit organizations who’ve invested in the...
Presentations From The Part 3 Buildings Workshop
Thank you to everyone who attended our Part 3 Buildings Workshop at Anvil Centre on Wednesday, June 20th. We hope you enjoyed the session on the City’s proposed Energy Step Code implementation framework for Part 3 Buildings and Electrical Vehicle Readiness...