Launched last October, the Ontario Power Authority’s (OPA) microFIT Program is growing steadily, with over 16,000 applications filed since the program’s initiation. Affiliated with the feed-in-tariff (FIT) program, microFIT specifically ... Read More
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London, Ontario Set to Become Big Player in Solar Energy Industry
Friday, July 9th 2010
Companies trying to meet domestic sourcing requirements under Ontario's feed-in-tariff (FIT) program need look no further than London, Ontario for inspiration. London is no stranger to solar energy. In addition ... Read More
microFIT’s Popularity Proof That Ontarians Support Green Energy Act
Thursday, July 8th 2010
This June, the Ontario Power Authority posted a notice on it’s Web site alerting micro-feed-in-tariff (microFIT) program applicants that they may have to wait until September for their approvals. While potentially ... Read More
Ontario Communities Embrace Green Energy Act
Wednesday, July 7th 2010
Once a hub of coal and oil transport, the Town of Cobourg, east of Toronto, is taking full advantages of the opportunities afforded by Ontario's Green Energy Act and feed-in-tariff ... Read More
Lack of Qualified Solar Installers Could Derail Ontario’s Green Economy
Tuesday, July 6th 2010
Everyone is hoping for a fast track to a new green economy, but lack of basic training could slow the momentum. Community leaders in the US express "serious concern" about ... Read More
Hamilton to Attract Photovoltaic Solar Technology with Cleaner Image
Sunday, July 4th 2010
Hamilton, Ontario, is working hard at shedding its industrial image in an effort to attract clean energy investors. It will take a lot to change the city's reputation for steel ... Read More
Green Energy Jobs are Coming to Southwestern Ontario
Saturday, July 3rd 2010
"If you build it, they will come" could be the new slogan for Southwestern Ontario’s green energy industry. The area, which has suddenly begun attracting the attention of solar panel ... Read More
Ontario Secondary School First to Actively Support Green Energy Act
Friday, July 2nd 2010
Northwestern Secondary School in Stratford, ON could potentially boost the province's economy in a most unlikely way. It recently applied to the Ontario Power Authority to qualify for government incentives ... Read More
Big Renewable Energy Investments - a Breakdown of Ontario Solar Projects
Thursday, July 1st 2010
EDF EN Canada has now begun construction on three photovoltaic solar projects that will produce 36 megawatts total and employ 350 solar installation and engineering professionals. Originally initiated by the ... Read More
Grasshopper Solar Expands, Creating Over 50 Solar Jobs in Ontario
Tuesday, June 29th 2010
Grasshopper Solar, a Toronto-based solar power system provider, is contributing to the growth of Ontario’s green economy by creating over 50 new solar jobs. The Queen City will not be ... Read More
