Nova Scotia COMFIT accepting applications
September 27, 2011
By NS Energy
NEWS HIGHLIGHT
Nova Scotia COMFIT accepting applications
On the first day of
applications, more than 60 project proposals were received from more than a
dozen community groups for a Nova Scotia initiative to encourage community
participation in renewable energy projects.
Sept. 27, 2011 – On the first day of
applications, more than 60 project proposals were received from more than a
dozen community groups for a Nova Scotia initiative to encourage community
participation in renewable energy projects.
The community-based feed-in tariff (COMFIT) concept was introduced in Nova Scotia’s
2010 Renewable Electricity Plan to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions,
provide a secure supply of clean energy at stable prices, and create jobs. The
program began accepting applications on September 19.
COMFIT allows eligible groups to receive an established price per kilowatt-hour
for projects producing electricity from certain renewable resources. The
feed-in tariff rates were established by the Nova Scotia Utilities and Review
Board in September. Projects can include wind, biomass, in-stream tidal, and
run-of-river tidal developments. Eligible groups include municipalities, First
Nations, cooperatives, and not-for-profit groups.
Hundreds of interested parties attended information sessions across the
province or participated in an online seminar.
The COMFIT program will help the province reach its aggressive renewable
electricity targets of 25% renewable electricity by 2015 and 40% by 2020. The
province expects 100 MW to be produced through the COMFIT.
All projects must pre-registered to be checked for eligibility. For more
information on the program and to apply, visit www.nsrenewables.ca.
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