The Green Party is launching a province-wide campaign to call on Premier McGuinty to honour his word and stand behind the promised pricing for all current solar MicroFIT applications. Recent tariff reductions for ground mounted solar projects will hurt thousands of farmers and other project owners, as well as solar installers and manufactures.

Take Action Today!

Act now to help pressure the Ontario government to stop the planned reduction in prices paid for ground-mounted solar projects:

• Get informed. Read Mike Schreiner’s open letter to the Minister Energy and Infrastructure.
• Share the news. Share Mike’s letter on facebook with friends and colleagues
• Tell politicians what you think. Click here for a list.
• Organize a press conference or other local action. Click here to join our campaign.
• Attend an event. Upcoming activities where you can learn more and speak out.
• Click here to follow provincial press coverage of the MicroFIT issue.

Part 1: Kevin O’Donnell
O’Donnell criticized the McGuinty government’s decision to change the microFIT rules without any consultation from the solar industry or their customers.

Part 2: Jim Cummings
Cummings described how the sudden price change shows a lack of commitment by the government to their own program which has led to instability and uncertainty in the solar power industry.

Part 3: Rob Beckers
Beckers described how the OPA and the Ministry of Energy have cast a shadow on the industry’s future without any real justification for the sudden pricing changes.

Part 4: David Long
Long described how the slow processing time for microFIT applications, culminating in the pricing reversal, has shaken consumer confidence and will make it very difficult for solar companies to win back customers.