Green / Renewable Energy

The opportunities for Renewable Energy ventures abound in Middlesex County. Wind, solar and biofuel and fibre opportunities are plentiful and are supported by a growing cluster of manufactures and research facilities in the region.

The University of Western Ontario Institute for Chemicals and Fuels from Alternative Resources (ICFAR) facility in Middlesex Centre is at the forefront of green engineering and environmental sustainability.  ICFAR on YouTube.

Applied research into renewable energy and environmental sustainability is growing at Fanshawe College.   Read about the "New energy and environmental centre seeds more faculty-student innovation projects" in the Fall 2010 Research Fanshawe Magazine.

Renewable Energy Companies in the Middlesex County include: 

• Hybrid EcoWatts
• Liveroof Ontario
• Stanton Bros Ltd 
• Stemergy
• Windworks & Solar Ltd

Related Links

• Government of Ontario Energy Connections
• EcoENERGY Renewable Initiative Programs
• FIT and MicroFIT Program Resources
• Property tax treatment for renewable energy installations
• Sustainable Chemistry Alliance
• Work Green

Wind Energy Related Links

• South Western Ontario Wind Energy Sector
• Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA)
• Wind Map

Solar Energy Related Links

• Canadian Solar Industry Association (CanSIA)
• Canadian Bioenergy Association (CanBIO)
• Hydrogen & Fuel Cells Canada

Water Energy Related Links

• Canadian GeoExchange™ Coalition
• Canadian Hydropower Association
• Ontario Waterpower Association
• Canadian Water Network

Grants / Funding Programs