Overview of the FIT and microFIT Programs - Making Money from your Rooftop
The Green Energy Act, the Feed in Tariff Program (FIT), advantages for Eastern Ontario businesses and homeowners, and key considerations such as determining if your roof is suitable, finding solar contractors, and getting started.
Location: Rideau Canal Museum, 12 Beckwith St. N, Smiths Falls (http://www.rideau-info.com/museum/)
Please note that parking immediately adjacent to the museum is limited, so allow a few extra minutes to park on Main, Chambers or Beckwith Streets, or in the lot by the lock.
Admission Free, Donations Welcome
Preregistration appreciated. Reply to info@REALaction.ca or contact Barb at (613) 283-9966.
Hosted by the Rideau Environmental Action League, www.REALaction.ca.
Background
SWITCH is a non-profit, sustainable energy association serving southeastern Ontario. SWITCH has received federal funding to provide information and support to small and medium enterprises wanting to get into the renewable energy market, as well as to support citizens by educating and enabling them to take advantage of programs such as microFIT. See www.switchkingston.ca
Ontario Green Energy Act : http://www.ontariogreenenergyact.ca/
FIT and microFIT: http://microfit.powerauthority.on.ca/
