| Renewable Energy Regulations Spur Reaction | 05 August 09 |
 The Province of Ontario's proposed regulations to streamline the approval process for renewable energy projects have solicited reaction. The regulations fall under the Green Energy Act, 2009, which encourages the development of clean and renewable sources of energy including wind, solar, biomass and biogas power.The public commenting period on the Ministry of the Environment and Ministry of Natural Resources proposed requirements for the application, review and decision-making process for Renewable Energy Approvals ended July 24, 2009. Groups raised concerns over the health effects of wind turbines. The MOE has proposed generous setbacks of 550 meters from dwellings and 125 meters from property lines, roads and railroads. Supporters fear the setbacks could eliminate three-quarters of the wind turbine projects set for construction. View July 29, 2009 Mondaq articleView August 3, 2009 The Toronto Star article View June 9, 2009 Ontario Government Environment press release View June 9, 2009 Ontario Government Environment - Approval Process View Ontario Green Energy Act View 2009 Proposed Ministry of the Environment Regulations to Implement the Green Energy and Green Economy Act View Draft Approval and Permitting Requirements for Renewable Energy Projects Developed by the Ministry of Natural Resources Sources: Government of Ontario, The Toronto Star, Mondaq |
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