Better Choices. Better Homes. Better Lives.
- Energy costs are rising.
- Daily news is loaded with examples of the effects of climate change.
There has never been a more compelling time to shrink our ecological footprint. You can take action yourself!
When is the Tour?
The Tour is on Saturday June 4th, from noon to 4 pm. You will be able to soak up the first-hand experience of homeowners and other experts with a wide variety of energy and water resource-saving technologies in new construction and retrofit applications.
What? What interests you? Solar electricity or solar hot water? Making your house really energy efficient? Geothermal heating or low-water landscaping? Retrofit or New construction? The Tour will have homes that showcase some of Edmonton’s best examples of solar energy and energy-efficiency to discover how you can take steps to reduce your gas, electricity and water use, save money and lower your environmental footprint!
Who? Whether you are renting or buying; building or renovating; doing your research or just about to make a big decision; for a homeowner, builder, design professional, trades worker or student; the 2011 Eco‑Solar Home Tour will provide you with choices and information to make your home and lifestyle more sustainable.
Where? Click on Open Houses to find details on the sites and technologies that are being featured on the 2011 Tour.
When? noon to 4pm on Tour day.
How? No pre-registration is required. You go from site to site and speak with the homeowners and technical experts. You can cycle, walk or take your own vehicle to any of the sites.
Keep in touch with us through this web site and by sending e-mail to us at "hometour (at) ecosolar (dot) ca".
Other Solar Resources and Events
Click here to find links to other solar resources and events.