2018 ECO-SOLAR HOME TOUR

The 19th edition of the annual Eco-Solar Home Tour takes place this weekend, Saturday, June 2 and Sunday, June 3, showcasing 21 sites, including 15 of Edmonton’s most energyefficient homes.

Cost: The tour is free and there is no need to pre-register. Tickets are not required.

Hours: Viewing hours run each day from noon to 4:30 p.m.

Starting point: There are 11 sites open on Saturday, June 2, with the other 10 open on Sunday, June 3. Visitors are encouraged to find the tour map on the Eco-Solar Home Tour website and visit the locations they are most interested in,

Not just homes: The Evansdale Community League is holding a solar celebration on Sunday, June 3 with kids’ games, food, an electric car show, tours of their 26 kW solar system, and booths set up by community groups. Get educated: Energy Efficiency Alberta will be on hand on Saturday, June 2 at Site 8 (Carlisle Church) and Sunday at Sites 13 and 18 (Evansdale and Belgravia Church) to tell people about current incentives for installing solar energy components. Representatives from the City of Edmonton will also be on hand Saturday at Site 7 (Prince Charles) and Sunday at Sites 13 and 21 (Evansdale and Keswick). More information: Exact locations and additional details on each site can be found at www. ecosolar.ca