Wind

Public Policy and Wind Energy

Governmental Registration for Wind Projects

All wind developers need to register with the following two organizations if installing MET towers or anything that penetrates air space.

Transport Canada - Regulation 621.19 that outlines obstruction marking.

NAV Canada - All land use proposals are to be submitted to NAV Canada to ensure that the use doesn't interfere with navigational or telecommunications facilities.

Wind assessment company completes 5 km wind map for Canada - Seattle-based 3TIER has added Canada and Alaska to an online map that allows users to quickly prospect wind energy opportunities. The company has also signed a deal with GENIVAR, a Canadian engineering firm that plans to use the tool to help clients estimate the wind resource potential where there is limited or no meteorological data available. Aerial Sprayers and Wind Turbines - This article from the June 21, 2007 Manitoba Co-operator describes how wind turbines and aerial sprayers can coexist. PDF link is 122 KB.

Elton Energy Community Wind Co-operative - This article from the March 29, 2007 Manitoba Co-operator describes the formation of the Elton Energy community wind co-operative near Brandon. PDF link is 205 KB.

Farmers and Landowner Agreements - This article from the March 29, 2007 Manitoba Co-operator describes landowner agreements from the point of view of the farmer. PDF link is 118 KB.

Proposals for 300 MW Wind Energy Due July 17 - The Government of Manitoba announced a July 17, 2007 due date for its Request for Proposal (RFP) for 300 MW of wind energy. See also the government's September 2006 press release.

Wind Energy in Manitoba - Government of Manitoba's overview of wind power development in Manitoba.

Winds of Opportunity - Clean Power for Manitoba's Future - Manitoba government presentation to Canadian Wind Energy Association conference, October 18, 2004.

Powering Ontario Communities - Prepared by the Ontario Sustainable Energy Association, this document describes OSEA's proposed policy for alternative energy projects up to 10 MW in size.

http://www.ontario-sea.org/ARTs/ARTsList.html - This web page from Ontario Sustainable Energy Association describes the Advanced Renewable Tariffs being being developed in Ontario.

Manitoba Wind Projects

St. Leon Wind Farm - Read about the 99MW wind farm near St. Leon, 150 km Southwest of Winnipeg.