Editing 2009-045

From: siobhan carroll <siobhan@carroll9035.freeserve.co.uk> Date: 2009-11-21 (Sat) 14:44:11 AST Reply-To: siobhan carroll <siobhan@carroll9035.freeserve.co.uk> Hi there My name is SIobhan Carroll and I have a house in Liverpool Nova Scotia that I intend to start renovating in the spring.It is an old house with no insulation and is powered/heated by oil furnace and electricity. I am obviously going to insulate it but I am also looking for an alternative source of powering my property. I have not much money though the house has no mortgage on it. I want a reliable means of heating the property and providing power for light and cooking and hot water etc... I saw a programme today about great advances in solar energy and Canada was promoted as one of the leaders in the field. I am an english citizen living in the UK the reason I bought the property in Nova Scotia is because I have an extended family there and now a grandson. I am looking for a system that is reasonable to install and economical to run that has low impact on the planet. I see they have new roof tiles in America that look like blue tiles and are actually solar panels ... I need a new roof and intend to address that in the spring but if the cost is reasonable I would use that type of roofing if it were available ... I really need a lot of advice ..can you help me. The property is a six bed house that has been converted into a 4 bed appartment and a two bed appartment. Would be extremly interested in any advice you can offer. If a solar system is not viable or too expensive have you any ideas. Obviously because of the harsh winters a good heating system is a must. Thank you again Siobhan Carroll

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