3.5 kW Wind Turbine in Ashland- WIND
This is the second such turbine installed in Canada. The turbine is intended to be near zero maintenance by using the latest technologies (gearless, brushless, permanent magnet), so as to be easy to operate. …
Finnish Soapstone Masonry Heater in St. Andrews- BE
This is a soapstone masonry heater of Finnish make and design. The masonry heater sits between the living room and dining room and the heat circulates through natural convection. Total annual operating costs are $400 to $500 depending on the price of local cord of wood (approximately 2 cords per year). …
Geothermal Heat Pump in St. Andrews- GT
The high efficiency water-to-water heat pump is the main heat system for the 121 m2 (1300 sq. ft.) home which makes up for heat not provided by the passive solar feature of the house design. The owners are very satisfied with the comfort of the in floor geothermal heating. The heat pump has since been replaced with a Nordic brand, installed by East Coast Air. …
Passive Solar Home in St. Andrews- PS
This passive solar house is built in an almost rural setting within the town of St. Andrews with a view of Chamcook Harbour and Passamaquoddy Bay on the north and east side. The north to northwest side is sheltered by a grove of softwood trees. The solar face of the house is facing basically true south and is made up of 50% glass. The windows are EnergyStar rated high performance windows with double glazing. The floor surfaces are masonry heat sink absorbing materials, that store heat during the day, and release it during the night. The roof overhang is designed …
Passive Solar Home in Kent County- PS
This project is exceptional in the long-standing energy efficiency and awareness of this couple (~60 years). Their passive solar home is a converted tobacco shed acquired about 50 years ago. Super insulation is acquired by using batt insulation and 2 layers of well-sealed P2000 insulated board. Principles of passive solar are incorporated throughout the residence with concrete floors (main storey) and brick interior walls that contribute to the heat retaining materials (thermal mass). …
Off-Grid Camp in Sunny Corner- SE
This combination of renewable energy systems provides power for camp in the woods near the river. It would have cost $8000 to make a hydro line to the camp and they would have been forced to cut a 5 m (16′) wide clearing lane through the forest, losing their privacy. Only with the independence offered by a wind turbine and solar panels could they preserve the natural beauty of their wooded area. The hybrid system consists of two 400 W windmills mounted on an 26 m (84′) poll, and three 115 W solar panels, which store power in eight 6 V batteries. These systems are …
Wind Turbines in Aroostook- WIND
After buying his first turbine in 2004, he began making his own turbines based on designs by otherpower.com and Hugh Piggot. He has since added to these designs to adjust for the NB climate. He has built two turbines for himself, and over 30 others for local individuals because of his interest in building turbines as a hobby. He has found local sources for virtually all of the materials needed for constructing the turbines, except for the fibreglass blades that he sources from the US. He has built turbines in a variety of sizes between 300 watts and 3 kilowatts. …
Off Grid Carbon Neutral Living at Interpretative Centre in Heron Wood- BE, PS, SE
The Laforge Holstein plant is a biomass system set on 400 hectares (1000 acres) of land that uses organic materials such as potato peels, fries, pizza dough and tomato sauce, mixed with manure and chicken grease residue for biodigestion (anaerobic decomposition). The system has 2 mixing tanks that hold the organic material: tank 1 is used as an energy source and tank 2 is used as a protein source. These tanks are linked to the biodigester using a regular feeding schedule run by a computer program that is linked to all the machinery. The ideal pumping ratio of organic material or feed …
Wood Heating in Letete- BE
The owners have been very low energy and resource consumers since arriving in Canada in 1972. The main wood furnace and heat distribution system was home-made using an existing design and was constructed of recycled and new materials. The small wood heaters are recovered units used for cooking and heating in both the home and business. The kitchen stove firebox was enlarged so it would produce hotter and longer fires. The owners use about 6 cords of split wood annually. Additional energy- and resource-saving features in their home and business include: a greywater system for the garden and orchards, a …
300 W Wind Turbine in Letete- WIND
The owners installed a 300-W Air 403 wind turbine from Southwest Wind Power. The power generated is stored and used through the same batteries and equipment used for the photovoltaic (PV) system. This wind turbine is considered somewhat noisy. Together, the wind turbine and the PV system provide all of the electrical needs for the residence and the business. …
