Solar Energy Education

The first steps to going solar are to reduce or conserve energy (turn off lights, use less power and heat), and then ensure your building is as energy efficient as possible (well insulated, no drafts, use efficient appliances, etc.). You will need fewer solar panels and save money on installation if you start with energy conservation and efficiency. See the pyramid of home energy below.

Are you interested in learning more about your household’s energy usage and exploring ways to reduce your energy consumption? EOS has put together 5 energy efficiency kits that are now available to borrow from the EOS office, as well as the Sackville, Dorchester, Port Elgin, Memramcook, and Dieppe public libraries!

This kit includes:

Thermal imager with instructions and charger
Draft detection flag
Five-minute shower timer
Flow meter bags
Thermometer
Kilowatt meter
Instruction booklet
Energy savings tips page
Page detailing the contents of the kit, with ideas on how to use each item

Download these free guides or invite EOS to your school or summer camp today.

Energy and Solar Power Lesson Plans 2020-2021

Energy Use and Renewable Energy Activity Guide 2016

Electricity and Conservation Activity by Grey Hackett 2015

Solar Car Activity 2023

Thanks to our generous funders, EOS is helping local schools in the Tantramar-Strait Shores region implement solar energy on their school grounds. In 2023, a 24 panel x 50 watt solar array was installed at the Port Elgin Regional School. This array powers the school’s greenhouse and allows it to be a functional year-round!

In March 2024, Marshview Middle School received a portable solar array and battery pack, which they are now creatively using to power a popcorn machine and make “solar popcorn” in the school cafeteria and at school events! The Dorchester Consolidated School received the same equipment and are using it in one of the Dorchester science classrooms.

Tantramar Regional High School is also participating in this project (more information will be announced soon!)
The Tantramar Wetlands Centre, located within TRHS, had their solar battery replaced in the shed where tools are kept and charged. They plan to use this solar battery to power electric trimmers used to maintain the Wetlands Centre’s trails at the Sackville Waterfowl Park.

Check out RenewablesNB for renewable energy case studies, an interactive provincial map, resource directory, government funding and incentives, etc.

EOS Eco-Energy and Aster Group collaborated on an energy poverty survey. Check out Energy Poverty Survey to view the organizations contacted, a sample survey, the results, and recommendations for moving forward.

Check out our Youtube channel to watch the webinars from CARE Week 2024!

Check out the EOS Events Page to register for our upcoming events. You can also check out our Youtube channel, where you can watch past webinars we’ve hosted!

 

Environment and Climate Change Canada
New Brunswick Environmental Trust Fund
NB Regional Development Corporation
Mount Allison Students Union Green Investment Fund
Solar Schools Canada
Now For Net Zero

Port Elgin Regional School, Port Elgin, NB
Marshview Middle School, Sackville, NB
Renewables NB Network Members across New Brunswick