The amount and source of energy used by the world is going to change. It has to. It will change for a variety of reasons: some under our control – like getting serious about reducing greenhouse gas emissions (which may lead to some kind of c
arbon taxation scheme), and others not under our control – like a dwindling supply of oil and natural gas (which will also mean prices may increase substantially).
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Keys to successful renewable energy funding grant applications
We would like to share with your Global Wind Group Inc.’s experience in guiding the Rural Municipality of Morris through their successful application to the Manitoba Conservation Sustainable Development Innovations Fund for $25,000:
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On April 22, 2009 , Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Steve Ashton and Science, Technology, Energy and Mines Minister Jim Rondeau announced Manitobans will be taking a leadership role in developing grassroots solutions to climate change under a new initiative to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by up to 20 per cent over the next three years.
The aim of the Community Led Emissions Reduction pilot program is to develop projects and incentives that will encourage and support the greatest immediate emissions reductions and build toward long-term, lasting changes. Local government and not-for-profit community organization program participants may initiate projects or activities including energy measures through home or building retrofits, more efficient lighting choices or alternative energies such as solar, wind or biomass.
The pilot program will be delivered in partnership with the Association of Manitoba Municipalities, Association of Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities, Conseil de développement économique des municipalités bilingues du Manitoba (CDEM), Manitoba Hydro, local not-for-profit environmental organizations and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM).
Read the full press release at: http://news.gov.mb.ca/news/index.html?archive=2009-04-01&item=5703
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TORONTO, March 12 /CNW/ – Ontario is poised to introduce new electricity pricing to encourage the development of renewable energy from a diverse range of producers including homeowners, community-based groups and larger scale commercial generators.
As North America’s first guaranteed pricing structure – called a feed-in tariff (FIT) – for various forms of electricity production, it would offer a stable, competitive price combined with a long term contract. A FIT would establish prices for energy generated from renewable sources, including on-shore and off-shore wind, hydroelectric, solar, biogas, biomass and landfill gas. Proposed prices and program guidelines announced today will form the basis of an eight-week consultation process with renewable energy stakeholders and several general information sessions for the interested public.
“The proposed feed-in tariff program would help spark new investment in renewable energy generation and create a new generation of green jobs,” said George Smitherman, Deputy Premier and Minister of Energy and Infrastructure. “It would give communities and homeowners the power and tools they need to participate in the energy business in the new green economy.”
Manitoba Hydro donated $10,000 to the University of Manitoba in order to fund the installation of a 1.2kW vertical-axis wind turbine on a 15 ft. composite pole at the Alternative Village. This donation should have been explicitly stated in the press release and subsequent media coverage, and Global Wind Group Inc. sincerly apologizes for the omission. Global Wind Group Inc. is grateful for all the financial and technical support recieved from Manitoba Hydro, and we look forward to developing our relationship further.
