https://stream.echo6.co/videos/watch/2f537407-5db9-4b14-887f-8e4e120f9fdc Verge is now 5th World. Subscribe to 5th World for news stories, valuable insights, and expert tips on living regeneratively: https://www.youtube.com/@5thworld_com Visit www.5thworld.comHave you ever wondered how a solar home is heated and powered? Tom Jackman of SImple Solar show you two examples and explain in detail how solar energy can provide heat and hot water even in a cold climate! In this video, we will explore two solar thermal and Photovoltaic systems that heat and power two different homes in Calgary Alberta. These homes meet most of their power needs annually and a significant portion of their heating needs with these systems. To get in touch with Tom Jackman and Simple Solar go to: https://www.simplesolar.ca/ Jump to 06:15 Ramsay Laneway House Project 08:47 Explaining The Simple Solar System 12:19 A Solar Homeowner's Perspective 15:49 Solar Bungalow Project FREE RESOURCES: The Verge Blog Book: http://bit.ly/2Dqjg5G Verge Website: https://vergepermaculture.ca/ Share your interest in permaculture and sustainability with T-shirts and other products from the Verge Merch Store! https://teespring.com/stores/verge-merchandise DONATE TO THE SHOW!! $5 - http://bit.ly/2mRYEd4 $10 - http://bit.ly/2Deg0Xx $20 - http://bit.ly/2rjHqtM Follow Rob Avis https://www.facebook.com/vergepermaculture/ https://twitter.com/vergepc?lang=en Watch More Rob Avis: Make a Living With Permaculture/Farming: http://bit.ly/2DEOGCR Urban Homesteading Video Series: http://bit.ly/2DilqF3 Verge Grad Interview Series: http://bit.ly/2FM9AAE About Rob Avis and Verge Permaculture: In less than 10 years, Rob & Michelle Avis left Calgary’s oil fields and retooled his engineering career to help clients and students design integrated systems for shelter, energy, water, waste and food, all while supporting local economy and regenerating the land. He’s now leading the next wave of permaculture education, teaching career-changing professionals to become eco-entrepreneurs with successful regenerative businesses. Learn more and connect with Rob & Michelle at https://vergepermaculture.ca/ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:47:08 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://stream.echo6.co https://stream.echo6.co/client/assets/images/icons/icon-512x512.png https://stream.echo6.co/videos/watch/2f537407-5db9-4b14-887f-8e4e120f9fdc All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://stream.echo6.co/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.