HAKAI Energy Solutions
2956B Ulverston Ave V0R 1S0 Cumberland, BC, Canada

Hakai Energy Solutions can help you take control of your home energy costs with a high-quality solar installation. Our residential solar solutions are typically designed to run for 25+ years and can dramatically reduce your dependence on utility generated electricity. Learn more about the benefits of solar for your home: https://buysolarsavemoney.com/residential-solar/

The solar arrary we installed on the Saanich Fire Department made the front page of Roofing BC! "We are beginning to notice the integration of rooftop solar systems on buildings across British Columbia more frequently. As we usher in the new mindsets of sustainable energy generation we must also consider how these systems are incorporated into our new and existing buildings." Read more here: https://www.mediaedgemagazines.com/roofing-contractors-a//

We are proud to sponsor the First Nations Energy Summit with Clean Energy BC on November 12-13, 2020. The event will offer interactive networking opportunities to meet and hear from First Nation leaders who are leading the way in the clean energy industry. Learn more: https://bit.ly/32bLhc4

Located in Qualicum on central Vancouver Island, School District 69 is a role model for sustainability. The district commits to environmental sustainability through energy and water-saving programs, fuel choices and fuel efficiencies, recycling, and other measures that contribute to reducing the area’s carbon footprint. In the spring of 2016, Hakai installed a renewable energy system at the off-grid False Bay School on Lasqueti Island. Other schools in the district with solar arrays include Oceanside Elementary, Kwalikum Secondary School, Nanoose Bay Elementary and Springwood Elementary. Learn more: https://hakaienergysolutions.com//municipal-and-instituti/

In March 2020, Hakai installed a large solar array at the Williams Lake campus of Thompson Rivers University to complement the new biomass (waste wood) and Low Carbon Electricity (LCE) heating system. Together, the campus has reached over a 95% reduction in greenhouse gas emissionsbringing the university closer to its sustainability goals. Learn more about our commercial projects here: https://hakaienergysolutions.com//municipal-and-instituti/

Wondering how much you could save with a solar energy system? Use our calculator to find out. Solar panels provide long-term, ongoing returns on your initial investment. The exact amount you’ll save depends on a number of factors, including the size of the solar array and the rate at which grid energy costs increase. Once your solar panels are installed, they’ll be generating energy at no additional cost so when grid prices rise, so do your savings. Try it out here: https://hakaienergysolutions.com/calculator/

With all of the uncertainty and fear around the COVID-19 pandemic, we wanted to answer some of the questions we’ve been receiving. Hakai puts the health and safety of our customers, staff, and community above everything else by following directives from the BC Ministry of Health. We are still currently open for business and a number of our employees are working from home. ... At this time, we have no shortages of supplies and we see no issues with completing our current and future projects. Less than 20% of a solar installation requires our team to be in your home, and that portion can be completed at a later date when it is safe to do so. Read more: https://hakaienergysolutions.com/covid-19/

Another Solar Powered open house today! Hakai worked with Coastal Custom Homes to design a custom energy system for their newest home, located at 3409 Marygrove Drive, Courtenay. Come down and check out this beautiful and energy efficient home today between 12 and 2PM. Dean Thompson RE/MAX MLS #465628

Join us for an open house with Bricor Developments and Rob Nygren Royal Lepage Realtor that will showcase a solar installation by our professional team. We will be on-site to answer any questions about the solar energy systems and their impact on the home design and cost of ownership. This solar-powered open house takes place at 3377 Marygrove Crescent, Courtenay this Saturday, Feb 22nd from noon until 4 pm. ... MLS # 462407

Ever wonder what happens to excess energy from a grid-tied solar power system? The net-metering program with BC Hydro allows solar system owners to save, and even make money off of the excess energy their system produces! If the PV system is generating more than the home is consuming, the current will flow back to the utility grid and be credited towards the user’s future consumption. On the anniversary date of joining the net-metering program, if the system has generated mo...re energy than the home has used, BC Hydro will pay the user 9.99 cents/kWh! Learn more here: https://www.hakaienergysolutions.com/faq/

Did you know that Hakai Energy Solutions works with great builders like Coastal Custom Homes and BRICOR Developments Ltd. to install solar panels on custom and spec homes on Vancouver Island? So you can get a custom solar energy system built right into the price of your beautiful new home.

Our team is growing! The finance department is seeking a full time Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable clerk. To receive a full job description, submit a request to [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you. Experienced bookkeepers only please.

CBC posted an article about a large-scale solar install we did this fall in Northern BC! With the help of carbon-neutral funding from the Ministry of Education, Hakai Energy Solutions completed a large solar array for Naghtaneqed Elem-Jr Secondary. The remote school is located in the Nemiah Valley, BC and enrols students of Chilcotin First Nations ancestry in Kindergarten to Grade 10. The energy generated from the project will almost entirely replace the diesel generators that the school previously relied on, saving the Cariboo-Chilcotin School District an estimated $50,000 per year in fuel costs.

Last month's power outage in Metro Vancouver left almost 15000 people without power and heading into the winter season, it's a good idea to be prepared! With Tesla Powerwall you can store solar energy generated during the day for use any time. During a power outage, the 'back-up mode' lets you go 'off-grid' and become completely self-reliant. Combined with your solar energy system, your home can continue to support essential loads indefinitely. To learn more, click here: https://www.hakaienergysolutions.com/servi/tesla-powerwall/

As the first regional community college in British Columbia, Selkirk College has a history of being innovative and forward-thinking. Now, new initiatives at the Castlegar campus show the college's commitment to reducing energy consumption and developing onsite renewable energy. Sustainability is being incorporated into all aspects of the college; within operations, research endeavors, curriculum, and overall campus culture. These initiatives, and many more, have helped Selki...rk College achieve a STARS silver rating - twice - from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education. The STARS system - Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System - is the most widely recognized framework in the world for publicly reporting comprehensive information related to a college or university’s sustainability performance. In October 2019, Selkirk College took their sustainability commitment one step further. They were determined to utilize a solar project substantial enough to showcase what’s possible for an educational facility of their size, so they contracted Hakai Energy Solutions to design and install a large solar array on the main building of the campus.

Perspectives from our 100kW solar project at Selkirk College in Castlegar. A progressive institution located in a beautiful city, nestled right at the confluence of the Kootenay and Columbia Rivers.

Congratulations to SD27, Naghtaneqed School and the parents and students for winning the Clean Energy BC Community Improvement Award! Installed by Hakai Energy during the summer of 2019, this system is designed to offset diesel consumption by approximately 38,400 L every year, (an 80% reduction). Emissions reductions are estimated to be 2,534,000 kg of CO2 over the 25-year lifespan of the system, equivalent to 19,500,000 kms driven by a car.

100kW solar PV, Selkirk College

Homes With Solar Panels Sell for 4.1% More (Zillow Research) We get this question a lot - "If I'm only planning on living in my house for 5 to 15 years, why invest in a product with a 25-40 year lifespan?" Solar is a wise investment now matter how long you live in your home, even if the system doesn't pay itself off within the time frame in which you inhabit the house. Homes with solar provide substantial future energy cost savings, and are viewed as being more valuable at ti...me of sale. Sale price increases often exceed the investment value of the solar energy system itself, yielding a positive return on investment. https://www.zillow.com//solar-panels-house-sell-more-23798/

As storm season approaches, power outages become a fact of life for those of us sitting on the edge of the wild West Coast. Check out Tesla Powerwall, the most complete and reliable package available as a home back up solution. It delivers instantaneous power to your critical loads, keeping the lights on, the freezer cold, and the sump pump pumping!

Show and Shine, Test Drives, and Picnic on National Drive Electric Week Come celebrate National Drive Electric Week in the Comox Valley. The Comox Valley Electric Vehicle Association and Emotive BC invite the public to attend Drive Electric Comox Valley: EV Show & Shine and Test Drive Event from 11-2 pm, Saturday, September 21 in Simm's Park, Courtenay, BC, off 5th Street between the 5th Street Bridge and Comox Road.... From tried and true Nissan Leafs and Tesla Model S’s to the newest Chevy Bolts, Kia Niros, and Tesla Model 3s, we’ll have a wide range of vehicles to see. E-bikes and e-scooters are equally welcome and will be on display to show all manner of getting around using low-carbon, renewable energy.

Central Saanich Fire Hall No. 1 serves as the municipality’s primary fire station, plus it accommodates both volunteer and career personnel, operates as the district's Emergency Operations Centre, and houses the district’s IT infrastructure. It's a critical building for community safety, and an integral part of Central Saanich. Over the course of 3 months, Hakai's design team visited the fire station to plan and install the energy system, which holds 360 solar panels in two ...lots - one on the larger east roof, and a smaller one on the west roof. Together the arrays generate over 143,000 kilowatt hours per year. with a peak output of 100 kilowatts A/C, the maximum allowable capacity under BCHydro's net metering program. Now completed, Central Saanich Fire Station No. 1 is able to produce the majority of its own energy needs using two self-contained energy sources: solar and geothermal.

"Fire Station's Solar Panels Benefit Community" "With the addition of 360 solar panels, Central Saanich’s Fire Station 1 is a shining example of cost-effective renewable energy." The team at HAKAI Energy is very proud to work with staff at the City of Central Saanich in delivering this project. The design and specification yielded the highest level of quality possible, and it was an absolute pleasure to build.... https://www.centralsaanich.ca//fire-stations-solar-panels-