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Amending the Renewable Energy Approval regulation to remove certain project types from the process and streamline the review of Natural Heritage Assessments

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175663

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Neoen supports the Ministry’s proposal to amend Ontario Regulation 359/09 to improve the permitting process for renewable energy projects. Read more

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Amending the Renewable Energy Approval regulation to remove certain project types from the process and streamline the review of Natural Heritage Assessments

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181303

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This amendment is great to see as renewable energy projects need support to help them get started. We are currently developing a Solar Facility that would provide energy to a mine, and through our understanding of the current REA approval, it could take up to 2 years to start construction. Read more

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Amending the Renewable Energy Approval regulation to remove certain project types from the process and streamline the review of Natural Heritage Assessments

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181388

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Individual

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I understand the need to cut red tape but protecting cultural, archaeological, and environmental resources is not the red tape that needs cutting. I support all those being protected properly.

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Amending the Renewable Energy Approval regulation to remove certain project types from the process and streamline the review of Natural Heritage Assessments

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181887

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I strongly encourage the requirements for wetland assessments in the REA Guide be streamlined/simplified, especially for northern wetlands. Read more

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Amending the Renewable Energy Approval regulation to remove certain project types from the process and streamline the review of Natural Heritage Assessments

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182029

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Boralex Inc.

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Boralex appreciates and supports the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks’ (MECP) proposed amendments to streamline the Renewable Energy Approval (REA) process for upcoming energy projects that will be integral to the stability of Ontario’s grid. Read more

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Amending the Renewable Energy Approval regulation to remove certain project types from the process and streamline the review of Natural Heritage Assessments

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182030

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Boralex Inc.

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Boralex appreciates and supports the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks’ (MECP) proposed amendments to streamline the Renewable Energy Approval (REA) process for upcoming energy projects that will be integral to the stability of Ontario’s grid. Read more

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Amending the Renewable Energy Approval regulation to remove certain project types from the process and streamline the review of Natural Heritage Assessments

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182063

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County of Oxford

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We are excited to see the proposed REA amendment as per ERO 125-1367 which will streamline the approval process for certain renewable energy projects. Read more

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Amending the Renewable Energy Approval regulation to remove certain project types from the process and streamline the review of Natural Heritage Assessments

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182176

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Ontario Rivers Alliance

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The Ontario Rivers Alliance (ORA) is a province-wide, not-for-profit grassroots organization committed to protecting, conserving, and restoring Ontario’s riverine ecosystems. Read more

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Amending the Renewable Energy Approval regulation to remove certain project types from the process and streamline the review of Natural Heritage Assessments

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182188

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Solvest Inc.

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Solvest strongly supports the proposal to remove REA requirements for projects where electricity generation is ancillary to a facility’s primary function (e.g., mining sites, hospitals, or manufacturing plants). Read more

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Amending the Renewable Energy Approval regulation to remove certain project types from the process and streamline the review of Natural Heritage Assessments

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182195

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Canadian Biogas Association

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On behalf of the Canadian Biogas Association (CBA), thank you for the opportunity to provide comments on ERO 025-1367 – Renewable Energy Approval (REA) amendments. Please find a PDF version of these comments attached. Read more

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