EKOS Communications, Inc. - Engaged, Empowered, EffectiveEKOS Communications, Inc. specializes in public, community and stakeholder engagement for the advancement of ecological literacy and sustainability. It does so through the capture and harnessing of the power unleashed in the convergence of new media, telecommunications, wireless technologies and face-to-face group processes. Read moreHistoric Site Reduces Greenhouse Gas Emissions- September 4, 2006 View dial-up version Lower Fort Garry made history as the signing place of the Stone Fort Treaty (the first treaty in Western Canada), as a historical hub for the Hudsons Bay Company fur trade and as home to one of the finest collections of early stone buildings in Western Canada. Now, over a century since its inception, the heritage site continues to define Canadas cultural history with the installation and demonstration of some of the newest developments in energy efficient...http://ekoscommunications.com/node/341 Geothermal heats building at Lower Fort Garry historic fort- September 4, 2006 View dial-up version The geothermal heat pump system recently installed at Lower Fort Gary reduces the need for natural gas consumption during winter months, helps cool the building in the summer, and is expected to provide an energy cost savings of $5,800 per year and a reduction in annual greenhouse gas emissions by over 46 tonnes. Geothermal heat pumps function based on the premise that water lying beneath the earth is warmer in winter and cooler in summer than the air...http://ekoscommunications.com/node/344 Vertical Light Tubes Reduce Need for Conventional Lighting- September 4, 2006 View dial-up version Vertical light tubes capture natural sunlight via a set of light tubes installed on the roof of the Visitors Centre. Once the sunlight has been captured, it is directed down a shaft with a mirror-like inner liner. The light is then reflected directly into the building. A butterfly dimming installation allows you to control the amount of light that comes directly into the building or room via a dimmer or light switch. The installation of vertical light tubes...http://ekoscommunications.com/node/346 Solar Wall Collects Heat - Even in the Coldest of Prairie Winters!- September 4, 2006 View dial-up version As a result of the installation of the SOLARWALL, it is estimated that the site has reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 10 tonnes and will have a cost savings of almost $2,000 per year. If one tonne of greenhouse gas emissions fills six Double Decker buses, that means Lower Fort Garry has reduced it greenhouse gas emissions by 66 Double Decker buses! To put 10 tonnes of gas emissions into perspective another way the average Canadian produces...http://ekoscommunications.com/node/348 Solar Patio at Historic Site Provides Shade and Power- September 4, 2006 View dial-up version The Solar Patio at this National Historic Site is not only stunning to look at, but showcases the simplicity of greening onsite electricity without compromising building design. Located at the Visitor Reception Centre at Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site in Manitoba, the Solar Patio uses photovoltaic panels mounted on the roof, to collect the sun's energy and to covert that energy into electrical power. Photovoltaic panels, also called "solar cells" are...http://ekoscommunications.com/node/350 BioFuels Run Fleet at Riding Mountain National Park- September 4, 2006 View dial-up version Biodiesel Parks Canada is using biodiesel fuel in a variety of equipment ranging from small turf mowers to a large tractor, and in other heavy equipment such as loaders and heavy trucks. Biodiesel fuel is made from vegetable oils, waste cooking oil, animal fats or tall oil (a waste product of pulp and paper processing). Biodiesel is created by separating out glycerin from oil to create "methyl esters" (bio-fuel) which can then be blended at any level with...http://ekoscommunications.com/node/354 Solar-Power Car Showcased at Historic Site- September 4, 2006 View dial-up version The space-age looking, aerodynamically sleek r3 solar vehicle is in the shape of a wing, and made up of a carbon fiber body with a nomex core. Mounted on the top of the vehicle are solar panels. As the sun's energy hits the panels, the solar cells convert the sun's energy into electricity which is then used to charge the vehicles battery and to run the motor. (The vehicle operates at 70 kilometers an hour and it runs on 70 watts) While the solar car remains an...http://ekoscommunications.com/node/352 |