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Solar Information Session

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Solar Information Session

Time: July 2, 2010 from 7pm to 10pm
Location: New Liskeard
Event Type: information, meeting
Latest Activity: Jun 28, 2010

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Event Description

Considering solar? Attend this event or check the OntAg Events for other dates and locations.

Benefit from the advice of Thomas Boehni, a Swiss pioneer in solar energy with 18 years experience in roof-mounted solar systems.

You can hear what he has to say at information sessions across Ontario in the coming weeks.

Contact:
Dezarae Malott
at
(519) 674 - 1500 ext. 1295
or
1- 877- 480 - 9992
Or dmalott@uoguelph.ca

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