Links - How to Develop Energy Projects

To learn more about how to develop energy projects, please visit the following resource links.

Community Energy Planning

• A Resource Guide for Remote Communities in Canada (Natural Resources Canada, 2005)     (PDF 2.17 Mb, 63 pages)
  
  
•  Community Energy Planning   (3 PDF Documents by Natural Resources Canada)
  
  
• Green Energy Outlook - Generating Opportunities for Aboriginal Communities (Ontario Sustainable Energy Association, 2010)     (PDF 0.85 Mb, 24 pages)
  
  
•  Guide to Developing a Community Renewable Energy Project (Commission for Environmental Cooperation, 2010)     
  (PDF 5.77 Mb, 103 pages)
  
  
• Clean Energy for a Green Economy – An introduction for rural BC communities (Community Energy Association and RuralBC Secretariat, 2010)    
  (PDF 1.15 Mb, 59 pages)

Wind

• Small Wind Turbine Purchasing Guide (CANWEA, 2008)     (PDF 471.64 Kb, 16 pages)
  
  
• Stand-Alone Wind Energy Systems - A Buyer's Guide (Natural Resources Canada, 2003)  
  
  
• The Ontario First Nation Guide to Wind Power Development (SGA , 2005)
  Please e-mail us at ecoENERGIE-ecoENERGY@aadnc-aandc.gc.ca if you wish to receive an electronic or hardcopy.
  
  
• The Ontario Landowner's Guide to Wind Energy (OSEA, 2005)     (PDF 2.70 MB, 40 pages)

Hydro

• Aboriginal Community Guide to Waterpower Development (OWA, 2009)     (PDF 6.21 MB, 56 pages)
  
  
• Waterpower Generation Developments: An Outline of Steps and Insights (CCL, 2004)
  Please e-mail us at ecoENERGIE-ecoENERGY@aadnc-aandc.gc.ca if you wish to receive an electronic or hardcopy.
  
  
• Micro-Hydro Systems - A Buyer's Guide (Natural Resources Canada, 2003)  
  
  
• Granting of Waterpowers in the Domain of the State for Power Stations of 50 MW and Less (MRNF, Québec)     (PDF 534.38 Kb, 29 pages)

Solar (Thermal and PV)

• Solar Water Heating Systems - A Buyer's Guide (Natural Resources Canada, 2003)  
  
  
• Photovoltaic Systems - A Buyer's Guide (Natural Resources Canada, 2003)