Okotoks is a solar hero
Posted May 26, 2010 9:08 pm.
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It’s a great accolade for a southern Alberta town!
Okotoks has set a world record in energy production, after becoming the first to provide 80 per cent of space heating from the sun.
The solar community of 52 homes in Drake Landing is now aiming for a goal of 90 per cent over five years.
They achieved 80 per cent after only three.
One resident, who moved into the area in 2007, tells Metronews that his home has lived up to his expectations and he has no regrets moving into the solar community.
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