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Lynn Dudley, holding control valve which is the heart of swimming pool solar heating system manufactured by Raypak Thermonics (Canada) Ltd., says solar heating may be closer than we think. Dudley, president of Rexdale-based Raypak, says solar assisted home heating systems already may be within the grasp of the average houseowner who wants to save on the fuel bills.
Lynn Dudley, holding control valve which is the heart of swimming pool solar heating system manufactured by Raypak Thermonics (Canada) Ltd., says solar heating may be closer than we think. Dudley, president of Rexdale-based Raypak, says solar assisted home heating systems already may be within the grasp of the average houseowner who wants to save on the fuel bills.

Lynn Dudley, holding control valve which is the heart of swimming pool solar heating system manufactured by Raypak Thermonics (Canada) Ltd., says solar heating may be closer than we think. Dudley, president of Rexdale-based Raypak, says solar assisted home heating systems already may be within the grasp of the average houseowner who wants to save on the fuel bills.

Date6/8/1977
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Hot new idea: Rock Cameron, manager of engineering at Christie Brown and Co. Ltd., stands on the solar-panelled roof of the company's Lakeshore Blvd. plant, where the solar heating system is expected to save $4,000 a year on heating costs.
Hot new idea: Rock Cameron, manager of engineering at Christie Brown and Co. Ltd., stands on the solar-panelled roof of the company's Lakeshore Blvd. plant, where the solar heating system is expected to save $4,000 a year on heating costs.
8/1/1982
Solar heating system: Ontario Energy Minister Robert Welch, right, chats with Jim Livingstone, president of Imperian Oil, following opening of oil company's solar research project
Solar heating system: Ontario Energy Minister Robert Welch, right, chats with Jim Livingstone, president of Imperian Oil, following opening of oil company's solar research project
10/25/1980
King st. atrium: David Stewart, vice-president of Campeau Corp., shows off huge model of the King St. entrance to the Scotia Plaza tower. he says we are trying to look ahead to the end of this century with our building design. It will offer completely computer-controlled lighting, heating, air conditioning and power.
King st. atrium: David Stewart, vice-president of Campeau Corp., shows off huge model of the King St. entrance to the Scotia Plaza tower. he says we are trying to look ahead to the end of this century with our building design. It will offer completely computer-controlled lighting, heating, air conditioning and power.
6/24/1986
Darrell day, 29, trained to be a mechanical engineer but is happy with his new career as proprietor of this paint store on Parliament St. He enjoys being his own boss and may renovate the old building in the future. Day is fond of variety-he has worked as an extra in films, renovated houses, sold heating equipment.
Darrell day, 29, trained to be a mechanical engineer but is happy with his new career as proprietor of this paint store on Parliament St. He enjoys being his own boss and may renovate the old building in the future. Day is fond of variety-he has worked as an extra in films, renovated houses, sold heating equipment.
1/21/1974
Sun Power: Lalith Gunaratne sees enormous potential for good in solar panels.
Sun Power: Lalith Gunaratne sees enormous potential for good in solar panels.
8/7/1989
Triple-Glazed skylight and glassed in extension to the kitchen is one of features built into solar garden series of homes by Viceroy Construction Co
Triple-Glazed skylight and glassed in extension to the kitchen is one of features built into solar garden series of homes by Viceroy Construction Co
8/15/1978
Floating idea: Harold Madill, who runs a Weston printing firm, holds a model of his concept for solar-powered tankers
Floating idea: Harold Madill, who runs a Weston printing firm, holds a model of his concept for solar-powered tankers
12/10/1984
Nick Mirkopoulos is operating an important solar energy business.
Nick Mirkopoulos is operating an important solar energy business.
5/31/1983
Project Manager: John Rowe aims to take his solar car to victory in Australia.
Project Manager: John Rowe aims to take his solar car to victory in Australia.
5/18/1990
Fuel source: Alexander Stuart, left, and his son, Andrew, display a solar panel and electrolysis unit which they hope to combine to produce hydrogen.
Fuel source: Alexander Stuart, left, and his son, Andrew, display a solar panel and electrolysis unit which they hope to combine to produce hydrogen.
8/30/1990
Christopher Rand, U.S. Official, Heating oil prices one of biggest rip-offs
Christopher Rand, U.S. Official, Heating oil prices one of biggest rip-offs
1/8/1974
Energy war: Bob Thompson is the new chairman of the Canadian Gas Association and the gas industry's general in a war with electric utilities over the consumer's heating dollar
Energy war: Bob Thompson is the new chairman of the Canadian Gas Association and the gas industry's general in a war with electric utilities over the consumer's heating dollar
5/24/1984