Small hydroelectric systems

These are not appropriate in most localities in the province, but suitable sites do exist.

Suppliers of turbines / water wheels should indicate type of turbine, and supply copies of independent test results showing maximum power output and efficiency. All installations will require site-specific design work for the system, by a competent engineer.

Net metering

SaskPower's policy on net metering (selling power back to the grid at the same unit price as you buy it from the grid) is official as of 2007:Oct:01. Check the policy carefully for details.

Vendors

Free listings, sorted by location.

Thomson & Howe Energy Systems Inc Kimberley, BC 1 250 427 4326
Dependable Turbines Ltd Surrey, BC 1 604 576 3175
Energy Systems & Design Sussex, NB 1 506 433 3151
Asian Phoenix Resources Ltd Victoria, BC 1 250 361 4348