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Rule Change on Green Energy Projects May Be Too Late for Norwich

Thursday, 30 May 2013 at 11:22

The province is changing its rules when it comes to green energy projects. Energy Minister Bob Chiarelli announced today, the government wants to give municipalities more of a say over where new wind and solar farms can be located. He says developers of large scale green energy projects will have to work with municipalities before seeking approval from the Ontario Power Authority. However, the move might be too little, too late for Norwich Township. Norwich has declared itself an "unwilling host" for wind turbines. But 10 turbines are slated to be constructed along Gunn's Hill Road next year. They're being constructed by ProWind Canada, and already have OPA approval. Township Councillor Susan Hampson isn't sure today's announcement will change those plans. "Until we sort of get the fine print, and get it deciphered, what it actually means...then we'll know better whether it will have anything to do with delaying or getting some more input for this project out here." But Hampson says the change of rules is a victory for those who have been lobbying for more of a voice when it comes to where green energy projects go in the province, including the East Oxford Alliance. "We have been lobbying and working for that, not just in Norwich, there's a whole area of municipalities in Ontario that have formed a group and they've been doing some really great work."

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