Town of Caledon Supports Solar Rooftop Projects

The Town of Caledon Council showed its support for renewable energy by  passing a resolution this summer that supports, in principle, rooftop-mounted solar projects in Caledon.

On August 10, 2012, the Ontario Power Authority (OPA) released new rules for the Feed-In Tariff  (FIT) program regarding electricity production for renewable energy projects. These new rules allow FIT projects to be prioritized based on meeting certain conditions. Projects that receive the  most points will be offered contracts first—in the new system, support through a Council  resolution is worth two points.

“Caledon continues to be supportive of green energy and the promotion of a green economy,”  said mayor Marolyn Morrison. “We would like to encourage more green investment within the Town and continue to be a leader as the greenest Town in Ontario.”

The responsibility of approving projects remains under the jurisdiction of the OPA, and the Town will not be providing monetary support for these projects.