LIVING OFF 'THE GRID"
Savary is not connected to "Hydro".
Cottages here can be luxurious or modest.
Here's how We get by.
Propane. Hot water, Cooking, Refrigeration.
Brackenwood Propane 604 483 8101delivers.
They also sell propane tanks and appliances as well as DC Fridges.
A typical cottage would have 2 100lb tanks.
The tanks would switch over automatically. The Brackenwood driver's regularly check for empty tanks, and will pick up and refill.
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Generators - are the most reliable source of electricity.
THUNDER BAY SAW SHOP - HONDA GENERATORS 'CLINK'
Lund Water Taxi provide gasoline. 604-483-9749
WATER Most Savary properties need to pump water from deep wells, making a generator a necessity.
( Savary Shores has a community water system, making electrical demand less for homeowners)
Most properties have a battery storage system, so generators do not not have to constantly run.
Solar panels have improved greatly in recent years. Batteries are now making leaps forward.
DC solar fridges have become popular over past 5 years or so.
"TOP OF THE HILL SOLUTIONS" (604) 483-9006 in Wildwood ( en route to Lund), local dealer for off grid living "CLINK"
MARK LONG , Electrician 604-483-3188 / cell 414-8238
TREVOR VESTRING - 604-344-0093 - SOLAR INSTALLATION
MARK GOODALL - SOLAR INSTALLATION- 604-483-3965
John Berg , SUNSHINE COAST RENEWABLES
GAME CHANGER - LOCAL SOLAR SUPPLIER - SOL 49 ''click"
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"Sewage" - Septic Fields are generally installed to deal with sewage & grey water.
Licenced Installer ERIC FERREIRA - 604-483-4314
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HEATING - Wood Stoves - are the most common method of home heating.
Firewood can be foraged or the are some who will deliver.
Propane Heaters, insurance companies give reduced rates versus wood stove.
Both Wood & Propane Heaters must have certified installation for insurance.
CADAM - WOOD STOVES SALES / INSTALLATION / WETT CERTIFICATION CLINK
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TELECOMMUNICATION
There are Telus landlines on Savary.
Cell phone companies have improved towers on the mainland for phone & internet.
There is a local internet provider "Rain Coast Networks"CLINK
Starlink service is available.
TELUS HUBS are affordable .
Twincomm provide line of site internet on The North Side. "CLINK"
"The Last Mile" - There are undersea cables running up the coast and around Vancouver Island.
Savary is scheduled to be connected by 2027.