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Using Energy Generating Technologies
Integrate modern energy technology into a historic structure while
maintaining its historic integrity. The use of energy-generating technologies
should be the final option considered in an efficiency rehabilitation project.
Utilize strategies to reduce energy consumption prior to undertaking an
energy generation project.

As new technologies are tried and tested, it is important that they leave no
permanent negative impacts to historic buildings. The reversibility of their
application is an important consideration.

6.40 Locate energy-generating technology to minimize
impacts to the historic character of the site and
structure.
a. Maintain the historic character of the building when adding
energy-generating technology.
b. Locate technology where it will not damage, obscure or cause
removal of character-defining features or materials and it can be
readily removed.
c. Use materials which are environmentally friendly and that will
not interact negatively with historic building materials.

6.41 Install solar collectors to minimize potential adverse
effects on the character of a historic property.
a. Place collectors to avoid obscuring significant character-defining
features or adversely affecting the perception of the overall
character of a property.

b. Size collector arrays to remain subordinate to the historic
structure.
c. Where possible, install collectors on an addition or accessory
building.
d. If installing collectors on the primary building, minimize visual
impacts by locating collectors back from the front facade on the
primary building.
e. Ensure that exposed hardware, frames and piping have a matte
finish, and are consistent with the color scheme of the primary
building.
f. Use the least invasive method to attach solar collectors to a
historic roof.

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