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
Tag archives for sustainability
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
Prime Minister Harper Ignoring the Benefits of a Green Economy
Monday, July 5th 2010
As world leaders descend on Ontario for the G8 and G20 summits, climate change does not appear to be a major focal point of the talks. Environmental issues were added ... 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
National & Local Campaigns in Support of Ontario Solar Industry
Sunday, June 20th 2010
On Monday June 7, a coalition of 41 organizations launched a campaign urging municipal distribution utility, Toronto Hydro, to support greening the city through solar (PV) panel installation on the ... Read More
Ontario’s Green Job Explosion
Saturday, June 12th 2010
Green job creation in Ontario is poised to reach unprecedented heights as the province continues to unleash new renewable energy projects under its ambitious Green Energy Act. Just in the ... Read More
The Green Energy Act and Domestic Content Impact
Tuesday, June 8th 2010
The Green Energy Act is quickly positioning Ontario as a world leader in the global sustainability movement. Originally enacted in 2009, the Act continues to bolster the province’s local economy ... Read More
Ontario Solar Academy Reaches Milestone in Solar PV Training
Tuesday, June 8th 2010
Ontario Solar Academy (OSA) graduated its 100th student since beginning its 5-Day PV Design & Installation classes in February of this year. From electricians to roofers, retirees to recent college ... Read More
Green Career Training under the Microscope
Thursday, June 3rd 2010
Despite countless new incentives helping to drive Ontario's booming solar energy market, the industry's continued growth hinges on how effectively professionals in the field can provide the types of services ... Read More
Ontario Solar Energy and Clean Technology Leaders to Convene in Australia
Wednesday, June 2nd 2010
Innovators in solar energy, photovoltaic technology, and other clean energy sectors will gather from September 5th to 8th at EcoGen 2010 in Australia. Dubbed "The Power to Deliver, Uniting the ... Read More
