The Solar PVcast

What is the real cost of energy? Because when it comes to cost, perhaps it is more appropriate to think of not what we can afford but what the planet can afford. Senior Project engineer for Shift, Steve Unger stops by the studio to dive deeper in to the real cost, of powering our lives. 

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With new federal government tax incentives on the horizon, more and more companies and business owners in Canada are choosing to lead by example in the fight against climate change and transition to solar energy. Tim Grandjean, Director, Project Development at Shift joined this podcast to chat about why he enjoys being a part of these bigger projects, the challenges that can be associated with them and why a conversation around adding solar to your business/build, just makes sense. 

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Glenn Garry, President of the Victoria EV Association, joined the podcast to chat about the club, what it takes to be a member and how they are creating change and promoting renewable energy in the community, as well as all levels of government. We also chatted about the natural connection between EV owners and the transition to solar!

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This is the first in our behind the scenes look at the "People of Shift". Shane Foston is the Residential Project Manager at Shift. On this Episode we chatted with him about his role at Shift, his background in the electrical industry, some of the challenges and triumphs he experiences in his position and where he see's the future of solar going! 

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There is much misinformation around what a "Solar PV Ready Home" is. In this episode I chat with Shift senior Project engineer, Steve Unger to clear things up. Whether you are building your own home, a developer looking to get into solar or purchasing a home that has been labeled "Solar Ready" this is a must listen to episode and could save you a lot of money and headaches in the long run! 

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On this episode of the podcast I chatted with Project Manager, Operational Implementation for BC Transit and founding member of the Solar Vancouver Island, Jeff Kendrew. We chatted about why he started the group, what excites him most about solar and what it's like keeping the conversation going online!

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Solar PV and Energy Storage go hand in hand. To break down what a battery can do for you, Steve Unger, Senior Project Engineer for Shift, joined the podcast to give us the need to know information when looking at energy storage solutions, including the Tesla Powerwall. 

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Snow is a part of life in Canada, so as a solar user, how will that effect your array? Alan Villalvazo, Solar Designer and Head of Technical Support at Shift, joined the podcast to break it all down. Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! 

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Building integrated solar solutions are the future of the industry, and part of the answer to healing our planet. One non-profit organization understands this and that is part of the reason, Power To Be, incorporated solar and many other renewable energy sources into their latest innovative project. Brian Monaghan, Director of Facilities and Assets with Power To Be, joined the podcast to talk about this incredible property on the shores of Prospect Lake on Vancouver Island. Shift is proud to have played a small role in Power To Be realizing their dreams of sustainability. 

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The Federal Governments Greener Homes Program was created to give Canadian home owners the ability to make their home more energy efficient. It consists of an up to, $5600 rebate and a, up to, $40,000, interest free loan, with a 10 year payback. Daniel Giam, from GETS Energy, joined us in this episode of The Solar PVcast to chat about what to expect when going through the process.

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