Ontario has announced standardized fixed price contracts for energy purchases from small scale renewable projects: $0.42 CDN / kWh for solar, $0.11 CDN / kWh for wind, small hydro, and biomass. The contracts will be valid for 20 years, and can be for a maximum of 10 MW per project.
Tyler Hamilton has rounded up reactions; technical background is available from the Ontario Sustainable Energy Association. With a guaranteed rate of return and simplified process stimulating small-scale renewable producers, Ontario has a chance to safeguard future energy supplies, build a domestic renewable energy industry, and help the environment - not bad for a piece of legislation.









