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Page 8 ♦ THE CANADIAN STATESMAN ♦ March 29, 2006 durhamregion.com Durham Region's the perfect place for renewables, says energy group DURHAM -- Small, renewable energy sources, which the Province is encouraging through a new announcement of fixed prices, will feel right at home in Durham Region, says a local energy group. The Durham Strategic Energy Alliance says the government's announcement provides small businesses locally a unique opportunity, given the fact that so much energy-related business already exists here. "Durham provides an ideal home base for small manufacturers and generators through the synergies created within the current energy cluster," said Michael Angemeer, DSEA chairman. "In Durham Region, there is a symbiotic relationship built on a thriving energy industry, progressive local government and energy- focused research and training at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology." According to a media release from the Ministry of Energy, it had been, until now, too costly and complex for small, renewable power producers, such as farmers, rural landowners, community groups, First Nations, 'Durham provides an ideal home base for small manufacturers and generators through the synergies created within the current energy cluster.' -- Michael Angemeer business owners, or municipalities, to sell their energy to the grid. Through the Standard Offer Program, the government will set a fixed price for small renewable energy projects. projects. Under the plan, the Ontario Power Authority will purchase energy produced by wind, biomass or small hydroelectric at a base price of 11 cents per kilowatt hour. The fixed price for solar will be 42 cents per kilowatt hour. • Over the next 10 years, this will help add up to 1,000 megawatts of renewable energy to Ontario's electricity supply - enough to power 250,000 homes. There are a wide array of opportunities, in a variety of sectors, said Suzanne McCrimmon of Clarington's Board of Trade. For example, "there's huge opportunity in co-op wind farms, so that means farm A and farm B can get together and put a wind tribune on their property. Then, they can either sell (the power) back to the grid, or use it for their own consumption," she explained. Another opportunity exists for business owners who could use solar panels on signage to light the signs, she noted. "It all comes down to supply mix and timing," said Ms. McCrimmon. Durham has both the infrastructure and human resources to support such projects, said Mr. Angemeer. Angemeer. "The energy industry is at home in Durham Region," he said. 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