renewable Generation
Green Energy Act
(GEA) Overview
The Province of Ontario has introduced regulations to support the implementation of the Green Energy Act, (Ontario Bill 150, The Green Energy and Green Economy Act (GEA) which was passed into law on May 14, 2009 and includes the creation of Canada's first Feed-in Tariff program which is being administered by the Ontario Power Authority. Orangeville Hydro is one of many electricity distribution utilities who are able to provide our customers with cleaner energy options to supply their energy needs. The Green Energy Act will:
- utilize local distribution companies like Orangeville Hydro to deliver energy conservation programs to households and businesses throughout Ontario
- incent Ontarians to invest in renewable sources of energy such as solar, wind, hydro, biomass and biogas
- stream-line approvals for renewable energy projects
- introduce a Feed-in-tariff (FIT) system that provides guaranteed prices for renewable energy generation
- provide the tools to help homeowners better manage their energy consumption
- implement greater energy efficiency standards for existing and new buildings
- establish greater energy efficiency standards for heating, ventilating and air-conditioning systems and household appliances
- require mandatory home energy audits prior to the sale of homes
- reduce the amount of greenhouse gases and emissions while eliminating coal-fired generation from the power supply
- create 'green' jobs and improve economic growth in Ontario
For more detailed information, the CHEC Generation Guide can be found
in our
Documents Section.