Sep 9, 2020 | education, Solar
Youths embody promise of solar technology On a brisk mid-August day, seven figures moved between the racks of solar panels on the Bissell Centre roof, backdropped by the glass and steel of the downtown Edmonton skyline. Six trainees, guided by Newo master electrician...
Aug 4, 2020 | community connections, education
Pedestrians passing Newo Global Energy’s office in Camrose may notice an unusual collection of vegetation growing in the planters outside. Flowers do feature, but the summer blossoms will eventually give way to hearty vegetables: corn, beans, and squash. Planted...
Aug 4, 2020 | education, Solar
By Cari Kilmartin For Margaret Rathnavalu, harnessing the sun’s energy was an intuitive next step on a lifelong journey of conscientious choices. A now-retired teacher, Margaret is a local activist, involved in initiatives like Blue Dot Camrose and the U of A...
Jun 12, 2020 | education, Solar
Bissell offers bright ideas for solving persistent problems When we think of climate change, we often focus on seemingly intractable challenges. What we don’t tend to think about is the opportunities it presents for alleviating poverty. The fair treatment of citizens...
