Posts Categorized: News and Tips

Geothermal-10 Myths

WaterFurnace

Geothermal (heating, air conditioning and hot water) provides comfortable heating and cooling for your home by using the below the surface temperature of the earth. Outdoor temperatures can fluctuate wildly from season to season. The temperature just 4 to 6 feet below the earth’s surface remains relatively constant throughout the year. A geothermal system utilizes… Read more »

Jim & Mary Louise Hayter
in Memory

Jim and Mary Louise Hayter

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of both Mary Louise Hayter (March 2, 2017) and Jim Hayter (March 16, 2017). They will be deeply missed by The Hayter Group staff, customers and suppliers.In 1982, Jim purchased the plumbing and heating business from Arnold Douglas that today is known as The… Read more »

Hayter Group Solar Powered Car

Solar Powered Chevy Volt

Matt Mclean of The Hayter Group visits all of our solar customers with our solar powered Chevy Volt. At home, Matt produces enough solar power to offset all power used by his home and most of the energy used by his car. It’s a hybrid, so locally it can run exclusively on solar power. On… Read more »

Mini Solar Arrays

Air Condition for Free

How would you like to run your air conditioner for free? With our hot summers in South-Western Ontario, most of us rely on central air conditioning to keep our home comfortable. The hottest time of the day, when we need air conditioning most, coincides with the highest hydro rates. Currently with time of use billing,… Read more »

Solar Panels, St. Thomas, ON

Solar Panels, St. Thomas Ontario

The 39 solar panels look great on this country estate near St. Thomas, Ontario. This property owner can now produce clean solar energy and sell it back to the grid at an attractive rate for the next 20 years. The system will produce a solid return on investment, backed by a Government contract. Solar panels… Read more »

Solar Panels, Sarnia, ON

Solar Panels, Sarnia, ON

This Sarnia Ontario homeowner has turned their sunny back yard into a solid investment. The Hayter Group installed 40 solar panels by Hanwha on their roof. This system will produce up to $90,000 in revenue for this client over the next 20 years. Their contract to sell power back to the grid is backed by… Read more »

Solar Panels, St. George, ON

St. George Ontario Solar Panels

This new build is in St. George, Ontario (between Cambridge and Brantford). The 10 kW solar array was installed by The Hayter Group. This homeowner will enjoy 20 years of guaranteed revenue from their solar panels. It’s a great way to help pay for a new home. Solar panels can be worked into the financing… Read more »

Solar Job, Ilderton, Ontario

This split level home is located in Ilderton, Ontario (just north of London). The 10 kW solar array was installed by The Hayter Group. Every solar panel installation is different. A split level home has more than one relief to install the panels. Older homes with mature trees create another challenge. This installation features power… Read more »

Solar Job, Brantford Ontario

This home in Brantford, Ontario has 36 high efficiency solar panels installed by The Hayter Group. The panels feature black frames to maintain the aesthetics of the home. The homeowner contacted The Hayter Group for a free assessment to see if their roof was suitable for a solar array. The Hayter Group assisted in obtaining… Read more »

School Project – “Going Off The Grid”

Matt McLean of The Hayter Group was recently contacted by Grade 5 & 6 students from Waterloo, Ontario about a very forward looking school project. Here’s their request: “Our names are Jovan and Ethan and we are grade 5 and 6 students at Mary Johnston Public School. We are doing a project called “Going off… Read more »