Nova Scotians can now access a free, interactive online tool to help them assess their solar potential and calculate how much they’d save by installing solar panels.
SolarAssist is a new web platform that gives Nova Scotians the tools and information to determine whether their home is a good candidate for solar panels, the developer, sustainability agency R&G Strategic, said in a statement.
The tool uses a resident’s location, Nova Scotian weather, and kilowatt-hour consumption data to estimate a homeowner’s solar energy generation potential, the amount of money they could save, and their available solar incentives, rebates and programs.
The statement said that solar technology has been considered an expensive option, but better technology, declining up-front costs and increased government incentives are now making solar installation affordable.
“Renewable energy isn’t some distant future, it’s now,” said Sarah Riley Rosen, Director of Strategy for R&G, which helps sustainable businesses in the marketplace.
“We wanted to help give people interested in solar energy an access point. Now, with our online calculator, everyone can find how easy it is to go solar, and why they should.”
The statement said that SolarAssist was made possible by the Nova Scotia Department of Energy and Mines, and Clean Foundation, with help from R&G Strategic, the Halifax Regional Municipality and Solar Nova Scotia.
