Policy Challenges for Renewable Energy Co-operatives in Canada: Summary research from the Measuring the Co-operative Difference Research Network

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dc.contributor.authorLipp, Judith
dc.contributor.authorMcMurtry, J.J.
dc.date.accessioned2015-08-20T15:09:55Z
dc.date.available2015-08-20T15:09:55Z
dc.date.issued2015-08
dc.descriptionIn many jurisdictions, the regulatory environment does not favour small-scale, community-owned energy developments. It can be difficult for community groups to get access to the grid when electricity systems are centralized and highly regulated in favour of large players. A major finding from the Measuring the Co-operative Difference Research Network's research on co-operative renewable energy is that currently, the success of community energy projects is heavily dependent on the policy environment in the jurisdiction where they are located. Even where policy enables co-operative energy projects, the development process is generally very cumbersome and demanding. This short paper gives an overview of the major challenges facing renewable energy co-ops, including lack of knowledge and technical expertise, difficulties accessing financing, and ensuring long-term profitability. The paper then looks at two jurisdictions (Ontario and Nova Scotia) in more detail, assessing their renewable energy policies in terms of how they help and hinder community-based energy projects. Topics covered include Feed-in Tariffs (FIT programs), Community Economic Development Investment Funds (CEDIFs), and government loan programs.en_US
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dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10587/1607
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherMeasuring the Co-operative Difference Research Networken_US
dc.subject.se-space-enterprise-enCo-operativesen_US
dc.subject.se-space-enterprise-enConsumer/Retail Co-operativesen_US
dc.subject.se-space-enterprise-frCoopérativesen_US
dc.subject.se-space-enterprise-frConsommateurs / coopératives de détailen_US
dc.subject.sespace-geographic-enCanadaen_US
dc.subject.sespace-geographic-enOntarioen_US
dc.subject.sespace-geographic-enNova Scotiaen_US
dc.subject.sespace-geographic-frCanadaen_US
dc.subject.sespace-geographic-frOntarioen_US
dc.subject.sespace-geographic-frNouvelle-Écosseen_US
dc.subject.sespace-sector-enEnergy, Forestry & other Natural Resourcesen_US
dc.subject.sespace-sector-frÉnergie, foresterie et autres ressources naturellesen_US
dc.subject.sespace-theme-enCommunity Economic Development / Socio-Economic Developmenten_US
dc.subject.sespace-theme-enInnovation (Social & Technological) / Emerging Sectorsen_US
dc.subject.sespace-theme-enPolicies & Programs / Government Initiativesen_US
dc.subject.sespace-theme-frDéveloppement économique communautaire / Développement socio-économiqueen_US
dc.subject.sespace-theme-frInnovation (sociale et technologique) / Secteurs émergentsen_US
dc.subject.sespace-theme-frPolitiques et programmes / Initiatives du gouvernementen_US
dc.titlePolicy Challenges for Renewable Energy Co-operatives in Canada: Summary research from the Measuring the Co-operative Difference Research Networken_US
dc.typeReport / Working Paper / Briefing Noten_US
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