North America’s First Feed-in Tariff Launched
On September 24, 2009, the Government of Ontario officially launched Canada’s first feed-in tariff, a new renewable energy program established under the landmark Green Energy Act. The feed-in tariff is a cornerstone of the province’s plan, Government's 10 steps to green energy, to make Ontario a North American leader in the development of green energy and jobs.
Ontario's Feed-in Tariff Program Highlights
Feed-in Tariff Program
The Feed-in Tariff (FIT) Program will accelerate the growth of clean, renewable sources
of energy, including bioenergy, solar, waterpower and wind, and the creation of
thousands of new green jobs. The program will attract a diverse range of renewable
energy producers including homeowners, community-based groups and larger scale
commercial generators by:
- guaranteeing specific rates for energy generated from renewable sources
- providing the right to connect to the electricity grid for renewable energy projects that meet technical, economic and other regulatory requirements
- delivering a one-stop streamlined approvals process, providing service guarantees for renewable energy projects that meet regulatory requirements
- requiring domestic content for renewable energy projects – creating job opportunities here at home
- helping local communities and First Nation and Métis communities to build, own
and operate their own renewable energy projects.
Ontario Power Authority is responsible for administering FIT. Applications will be
accepted starting October 1, 2009.
Renewable energy projects that generate less than 10 kW of electricity will have a
different application process than larger commercial projects and will be administered
as micro-feed-in tariff (microFIT) projects.
Dedicated websites will go live September 30, 2009, providing step-by-step
instructions and materials to assist developers, homeowners and small businesses with
program requirements and the application process.
Information on renewable energy development and approvals can also be accessed
through the provincial government’s Renewable Energy Facilitation Office.
Click here for more information
