Renewable Energy

LATEST NEWS:

October 23, 2009 -
The Ministry of Natural Resources is reviewing its waterpower and windpower site release policies and procedures to ensure they align with the direction in the Green Energy Act and with the new approval process for renewable energy projects. The window for new renewable energy applications for Crown land is closed as of September 24, 2009 and will remain closed until the completion of this review. To find out more about this review process visit the Environmental Registry and enter the number 010-7895.

September 24, 2009 - The decision notice for the Approval and Permitting Requirements for Renewable Energy Projects is now posted. To access the notice enter the number 010-6708 as indicated on the Environmental Registry. 

Approximately 87% of Ontario is Crown land that offers many renewable resources that can be used to generate renewable electricity

Renewable energy projects can:

• Provide environmental and economic benefits locally, provincially and globally
• Create new opportunities for manufacturing and resource development activities, and
• Boost the long-term reliability and adequacy of Ontario’s electricity system by putting in place sustainable sources of energy

MNR’s role in Renewable Energy:

The Ministry of Natural Resources manages Ontario’s Crown land and natural resources under the authority of a number of statutes; many of which govern the application, review, and approval of renewable energy projects.

MNR's role is to:

• Make Crown land available for renewable development, and
• Review projects and make decisions regarding the approval of a renewable energy project where MNR has a legislative responsibility as per approval and permitting requirements.