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14541

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I live in a community where a wind turbine project was proposed about10 years ago. The local Municipality held education meetings for the public on the advantages and disadvantages of hosting a wind turbine project in the community. A plebiscite was held on the issue. Read more

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14549

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It’s a key, important “right” of control that must be in the hands of local municipalities. Only local authorities know the true impact such decisions will have on their own communities. Read more

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15316

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The proposed regulations under the Electricity Act, Planning Act, etc. all seek to grandfather the FIT contracts awarded by the former liberal government under the ill-considered Green Energy Act. Read more

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15499

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The proposed regulation would: Establish the transition rules for grandfathering existing renewable energy projects, as these projects may not comply with municipal planning documents and would require regulatory protection to continue Read more

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16872

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It will take time for municipalities to properly develop Official Plans that include wind turbines and solar projects. In the interim any project should require more than just that it does not contravene existing zoning by-laws. Read more

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17240

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The Municipality of West Elgin

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Amending the Renewable Energy Approvals Regulation – O Reg 359/09 to help restore municipal authority: ERO # 013 - 4040 • We support the stated purpose of the amendments, that being to restore municipal planning authority for Renewable Energy Projects Read more

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17745

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First, I would like to say that I am generally pleased to see the Government taking steps to provide municipalities with the opportunity to approve the location of proposed renewable energy projects through zoning. Read more

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17967

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The amendment to the Renewable Energy Approvals Regulation to help restore municipal authority is insufficient as it is in conflict with the Ontario Provincial Policy Statement. The Ontario PPS (2014) requires: Read more

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18176

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I do NOT agree with the proposed plan to "transition" or "grandfather" HARM to residents. It would be similar to allowing an abuser to continue to harm current victims with the condition they not to harm additional people. It is unethical and immoral to "grandfather" HARM. Read more

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18818

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If the province is interested in green energy that is actually green, our municipality would be happy to sit down with you to discuss the possibility of using the landfill methane gas that is currently being flared off of our Waste Management facility Twin Creeks Landfill. Read more

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19091

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COMMENTARY ON: Restoring Municipal Planning Authorities ERO #013-4040. https://ero.ontario.ca/notice/013-4040 Submitted on January 17, 2019 PROPOSAL DETAILS, as stated on the ERO 013-4040 webpage, includes the comments: Read more

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19092

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I appreciate the opportunity to submit comments and concerns regarding this proposal. I am a citizen of North Stormont. I attended and participated as a witness in the recent Environmental Review Tribunal process pertaining to the NationRise Wind project. Read more