renewable resources

Canada’s first Feed-in Tariff program was launched by the Government of Ontario on September 24, 2009, a new renewable generation program established under Green Energy Act. The Feed-in-tariff (or FIT) program provides program rules, prices and 20 year contracts for renewable generation. Feed-in-tariffs refer to the specific prices paid to renewable energy suppliers for all of the electricity produced by the generating facility. The pricing structure provides a reasonable return on investments and is differentiated by project size and technology type.

Not only will the new FIT program benefit the environment, create jobs and boost Ontario's economy, it will also offer Ontario homeowners and small commercial businesses a great investment opportunity through the microFIT program.

The microFIT program is a "stream" or component of the FIT Program, designed specifically to encourage the development of micro-scale renewable energy projects, such as residential solar PV installations and small ground mounted power facilities. If you are a homeowner, farmer, or building owner, you have the opportunity to develop a small or micro renewable electricity generation.

Projects eligible for microFIT must have a generating capacity of 10 kW or less. Under the microFit program, you will be paid a guaranteed price for all the electricity your project produces for at least 20 years. The microFIT Program has streamlined contracting and application processes. The FIT Program is for larger projects generating over 10 kilowatts.