Ontario released a Request for Proposal (RFP) which asks for bids for 300 MW of renewable energy capacity. This will help the government meet its target of generating 5 percent (1,350 MW) of Ontario's total energy capacity from renewable sources by 2007, and 10 percent (2,700 MW) by 2010.
Dwight Duncan, Ontario's Minister of Energy, said, "Renewable sources of generation, together with the emergence of a strong conservation culture, will help us clean up our air and replace coal-fired generation in Ontario."
"The release of this RFP demonstrates that the McGuinty government is serious about meeting the renewable energy targets we have set," Duncan said. "It is a significant and historic first step in what will be a very important part of our energy future. We are sending a clear signal that we want participants in the market interested in clean, renewable electricity to come to the table to help us meet our supply needs."
The deadline for bids is July 30th. The winners may be announced as early as November 2004.
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