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Solar: Your payback & excess energy

Installing a solar PV system is a big initial investment, so it’s important to understand your payback period, how to calculate your payback period, and how grid-tied systems can sell excess energy back to Manitoba Hydro.
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Solar & your energy bill

Installing a solar PV system can benefit you. It’s important to know how it’ll affect your energy bill and if it makes sense financially.
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Paying for your solar PV system

A solar photovoltaic (PV) system is a sustainable way to power your home or business and lower your energy bills, but installing one is a big investment! In this article, we introduce our rebates and other financing options to make your investment more affordable.
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Getting started with solar

Deciding if a solar photovoltaic (PV) system is right for you takes a trained eye. In this article, we’ll introduce you to some important things to consider before installing a solar PV system.
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Solar 101

More and more Manitobans are interested in using solar photovoltaic (PV) systems to power their homes and businesses. And it’s no wonder why! When it comes to renewable energy sources, the sun is high on the list.
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WHAT IS A DEEP ENERGY RETROFIT?

If you’re interested in reducing your energy usage and lowering your monthly bills, a deep energy retrofit and our Home Energy Retrofit program can help you get there.
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Programming your variable-speed pool pump

Properly programming your ENERGY STAR® certified variable-speed pool pump is essential to maximize your energy savings throughout the summer months. Doing so can help you save up to $300 on your energy bills each pool season.
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Minister Will Goodon

Partnerships make perfect

Offering energy efficiency programs to Manitobans is what we do best, and partnerships play a big role in our work to help Manitobans save energy. These partnerships help us reach all Manitobans for their energy-savings needs. 
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School’s almost out for summer

Kids around the province rejoice: school’s almost out for summer! Keep them busy with these fun and inexpensive activities, and save some energy at home while you’re at it.
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Reducing heating and cooling costs for Manitoba homes and businesses: Efficiency Manitoba offers new air source heat pump incentive program.

Reducing heating and cooling costs for Manitoba homes and businesses: Efficiency Manitoba offers new air source heat pump incentive program
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