Archive for the ‘FIT’ Category
Ontario #2 for Most New Solar Projects
Saturday, October 22nd, 2011With Canada rated as the top country in the world for business (by Forbes Magazine), coupled with Ontario’s FIT and favourable renewable energy policies, its no wonder the province is now ranked #2 in North America for the highest number of new solar projects. With $20 billion in renewable energy commitments, Ontario is on its way to establishing itself as the manufacturing centre of excellence. Read more on what is happening here.
SkyPower Receives Innovative Financial Backing from Deutsche Bank
Thursday, October 6th, 2011Banking on a growing solar market in Ontario– and another Liberal government win in today’s elections– Deutche Bank is providing a $67 million revolving credit facility for SkyPower. With news just breaking that McGuinty is staying on for a third term as Premier of the province, the FIT program is safe. The funds will be used to support the ongoing development of SkyPower’s portfolio of utility-scale solar projects in Ontario. See more.
GuelphMercury – Shade of uncertainty hangs over Guelph solar panel…
Thursday, August 18th, 2011Delays in connecting green-energy projects to the power grid are slowing Ontario’s solar industry and people recently hired at Canadian Solar Solutions Inc.’s manufacturing plant in Guelph are feeling the heat.
Learn more about how the companies are effected by the delays.Shade of uncertainty hangs over Guelph solar panel
Innergex Closes Stardale Solar Project Financing
Thursday, July 28th, 2011Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. (TSX: INE) (“Innergex” or the “Corporation”) announces today that it has closed the $117.3 million non-recourse project financing for its Stardale solar project (the “Stardale Project”), located in East-Hawkesbury, Ontario, Canada.
Capstone Infrastructure and SunPower Hold Dedication Ceremony at Amherstburg Solar Park
Thursday, July 21st, 2011The facility, which commenced commercial operations on June 30, 2011, is one of the largest solar power installations in Canada and is expected to produce enough green electricity annually to power approximately 4,000 homes. It was designed and built by SunPower, a world leader in solar power systems.
via Capstone Infrastructure and SunPower Hold Dedication Ceremony at Amherstburg Solar Park
Ontario says green plan spurs $20 billion in investment
Thursday, July 7th, 2011The plan is the most comprehensive subsidy scheme for clean energy production in North America, and the report said Ontario has signed or offered more than 21,000 contracts to developers of small, medium and large clean energy projects so far.
Ontario keeps on growing its clean energy installation – check out the details at Ontario says green plan spurs $20 billion in investment
New wind energy projects to benefit Ontario communities with jobs, economic development, and a cleaner electricity system
Monday, July 4th, 2011“These new wind energy facilities will deliver well-paying jobs in construction, manufacturing and operations & maintenance, drive much-needed economic investment to rural communities, and provide new, clean and affordable electricity for all Ontarians,” said Robert Hornung, President, CanWEA. “The Green Energy Act and its groundbreaking Feed-in Tariff program have made Ontario one of the most attractive markets for renewable energy in North America and around the world. The announcement today means that well over a billion dollars in new private sector investment will flow directly into Ontario at a time when we are competing globally for new investment.”
Read more about the wind projects in Ontario New wind energy projects
New wind energy projects to benefit Ontario communities with jobs, economic development, and a cleaner electricity system
Monday, July 4th, 2011“These new wind energy facilities will deliver well-paying jobs in construction, manufacturing and operations & maintenance, drive much-needed economic investment to rural communities, and provide new, clean and affordable electricity for all Ontarians,” said Robert Hornung, President, CanWEA. “The Green Energy Act and its groundbreaking Feed-in Tariff program have made Ontario one of the most attractive markets for renewable energy in North America and around the world. The announcement today means that well over a billion dollars in new private sector investment will flow directly into Ontario at a time when we are competing globally for new investment.”
Read more about the wind project in Ontario New wind energy projects
Largest roof mounted solar system in Canada
Thursday, June 30th, 2011The 600 kilowatt installation will allow the city to generate electricity directly from the sun and contribute to the region’s electricity grid. This will create enough energy to power 100 homes.The establishment of the Kitchener Operations Facility included rehabilitating 45 acres of industrial land and upgrading a 300,000 square foot industrial building. Once complete, the facility will have room for approximately 500 city staff, vehicles and equipment, and house various municipal services including road, watermain and sewer maintenance, snow clearing, and parks and woodland services.
Read more here Larget roof mounted MV system
Time to set the record straight
Saturday, June 25th, 2011People need to start hearing the truth: Buying solar power for $0.44 to $0.80/kWh provides us more reliable power, creates a new long-term industry that would enjoy Auto Pact type longevity, benefits our environment and actually saves the province money.
Here is a story speaking to the benefits of FIT and the growth, energy stability and security that comes from supporting renewable energy systems. Read more here Time to set the record straight.
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Marketwire – Alternative Energy
- Avista Corp. Board Increases Common Stock Dividend February 3, 2012
- BC Bioenergy Network Invests $1.5 M in Fraser Richmond Soil and Fibre "Energy Garden"-an Innovative Organic Waste to Energy Demonstration February 3, 2012
- TRC to Host Conference Call to Discuss Second-Quarter Fiscal 2012 Financial Results on February 8 February 3, 2012
- Infrastructure Project Investment Key to Recovery Falling Short Globally February 3, 2012
- Ceradyne, Inc. to Release Fourth-Quarter Financial Results on Thursday, February 16, 2012 February 3, 2012
- AlumiFuel Power's PBIS Products Well Received at AMS Annual Meeting February 3, 2012
- Xicato to Present at SSL Investor Forum During Strategies in Light USA 2012 February 2, 2012
- EnSave, Inc. and Ecology and Environment, Inc. Launch Farm Energy Management Service February 2, 2012
- enXco Service Corporation Signs O&M Agreement With TPW Petersburg Wind Farm February 2, 2012
- Announcing the 2012 International Biomass Conference & Expo Agenda February 2, 2012
Globe Newswire
- EMG's Gas Supply To Israel Interrupted Due To Mandatory Shut Down Procedure After an Explosion in the Egyptian National Grid in the Sinai February 5, 2012TEL AVIV, Israel, Feb. 5, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ampal-American Israel Corporation (Nasdaq: AMPL), a holding company in the business of acquiring and managing interests in various businesses, announced today that it has been advised by East Mediterranean Gas Co. ("EMG"), in which Ampal has a 12.5% interest, that around 01:00 last night there was […]
- Micron Technology Appoints Mark Durcan as Chief Executive Officer, Director February 4, 2012BOISE, Idaho, Feb. 4, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Micron Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq:MU), today announced the appointment of D. Mark Durcan as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company. Mr. Durcan will also serve as a Director on Micron's Board of Directors. The appointments come after the company reported that Steven R. Appleton, longtime Micron Chairman […]
- Grand County Winter Sports Carnival Ends February 11, 2012 February 4, 2012GRANBY, Colo., Feb. 4, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Grand Winter Sports Carnival, the largest and longest winter carnival in the Rockies, ends Feb. 11 with a bang. […]
- Heritage Oaks Bancorp to Present at Fig Partners 3rd Annual West Coast CEO Forum February 4, 2012PASO ROBLES, Calif., Feb. 3, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heritage Oaks Bancorp (Nasdaq:HEOP), parent company of Heritage Oaks Bank, today announced plans to participate in the Fig Partners 3rd Annual West Coast CEO Forum. Ms. Simone Lagomarsino, President and CEO of Heritage Oaks Bancorp will participate on the "Central California Banks" panel on Febr […]
- Bryn Mawr Bank Corporation to Acquire Davidson Trust Company, Devon PA February 4, 2012BRYN MAWR, Pa., Feb. 3, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bryn Mawr Bank Corporation (Nasdaq:BMTC) (the "Corporation"), parent of The Bryn Mawr Trust Company (the "Bank"), today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Davidson Trust Company (the "Company") from Boston Private Financial Holdings, Inc. and memb […]
- Precision Castparts Corp. Presents Business Update at the Cowen 33nd Annual Aerospace and Defense Conference 2012 February 4, 2012PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 3, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mark Donegan, chairman and chief executive officer of Precision Castparts Corp. (NYSE:PCP), will discuss current business conditions at the 33rd Cowen Aerospace/Defense Conference in New York City on Tuesday, February 7, 2012, at 8:55am ET. […]
- Pilgrim's Publishes Inaugural Corporate Responsibility Report February 3, 2012GREELEY, Colo., Feb. 3, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pilgrim's, the second largest poultry company in the world, has announced the release of its 2012 Corporate Responsibility Report, the organization's first published summary of its programs for animal welfare, community involvement, food safety, recycling, water conservation and more. […]
- Toll Brothers, Inc. Announces Exchange Offer for Certain Outstanding Debt Securities February 3, 2012HORSHAM, Pa., Feb. 3, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Toll Brothers Finance Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE:TOL) (www.tollbrothers.com), announced today that it has commenced a registered exchange offer to exchange new 5.875% Senior Notes due February 15, 2022 (the "New Notes") for any and all of its currently outstanding 6.8 […]
- Radio Station Settles Lawsuit With Pro Basketball League February 3, 2012CHICAGO, Feb. 3, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Premier Basketball League (PBL) is pleased to announce it has finalized a settlement with KMGZ-Magic 95 Radio regarding unfounded and defamatory claims of alleged misconduct in calling fouls made by a radio announcer during a live broadcast of the PBL Championship Game played in Lawton, Oklahoma on April 18, 2011 […]
- Construction Begins on Daigle House Apartments February 3, 2012LAFAYETTE, La., Feb. 3, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Affiliated Blind of Louisiana Training Center, BancorpSouth Bank, and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) are pleased to announce that construction has begun on the Daigle House Apartments in Lafayette, Louisiana. […]