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Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1[i], 26th Edition: Section 64 — Renewable Energy Systems
Rule 64-000notes that this is a supplementary or amendatory section of the Code and applies to the installation of renewable energy systems, energy production systems, energy storage systems and batteries.
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Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1[i], 26th Edition: Section 64 — Renewable Energy Systems
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