nothing short of criminal
We urgently need to stop the ecological posturing and invest in gas and nuclear
The Global Wind Energy Council recently released its latest report, excitedly boasting that ‘the proliferation of wind energy into the global power market continues at a … Read more...
A MESSAGE FROM THE FIRE MARSHAL OF ONTARIO
The Ontario Fire College continues to be the focal point of education and training for fire services in the province of Ontario. As an education and training centre of excellence, the college … Read more...
The introduction of the Green Energy Act, 2009 in 2009 to generate growth in clean and renewable energy sources resulted in a significant increase in the number of solar photovoltaic (PV) and wind turbine systems installed across Ontario. It is … Read more...
Ontario introduced smart meters, along with a “time-of-use” electricity price structure, to help consumers manage electricity costs. Over 4.5 million smart meters have been installed in residences and small businesses across Ontario since the start of the program in 2007.… Read more...
Fire Departments should develop SOPs/OGs on emergency incidents involving wind turbines.
Fires involving wind turbines may present a health and safety hazard to firefighters due to the electronics, flammable oils and hydraulic fluids that exist in the turbines. For example, … Read more...
Fire Departments should develop SOPs/OGs on fighting fires involving solar photovoltaic (PV) systems (also known as solar panel systems).
A PV installation typically includes:
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In 2006, the Department of Sustainability and Environment calculated that the average number of hectares burnt in country Victoria through bushfire, is a staggering 115,338 Ha each year.
The causes of these fires include: lightning strikes; … Read more...