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Renewable energy technologies

Technologies focused on harnessing energy from renewable sources, which the new center aims to advance.

Advanced biomass (steam exploded biomass)

A clean energy fuel derived from biomass that is processed using steam explosion technology. Ontario Power Generation believes the Thunder Bay Generating Station will be the first power plant in the world to use this technology for electricity generation at commercial scale.

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Green Energy Act

Ontario's policy initiative launched in 2003 aimed at lowering emissions throughout the province and transitioning away from coal-based energy production.

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Ontario coal plant closures

Closure of Ontario's last two coal power plants, accelerated from 2014 to the end of 2013, as part of the transition away from fossil fuels.

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Thunder Bay Generating Station Conversion to Biomass

Conversion of the Thunder Bay Generating Station from coal combustion to advanced biomass (steam exploded biomass fuel) for electricity generation. The project is already underway and aims to make the facility the first power plant in the world to use this technology commercially.

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Thunder Bay Generating Station

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In the news (5)

Ontario makes changes to its rebate program supporting electric vehicles

8 years 3 months ago

The government of Ontario is making changes to its rebate program for electric and fuel cell vehicles.

Canadian wind energy sector is seeing strong growth

10 years 4 months ago

Ontario is leading the growth in Canada's wind sector, accounting for nearly 40% of the country's installed wind energy capacity and serving as a hub for wind power activity.

Alternative energy replaces coal in Ontario

12 years 2 months ago

Canadian province that has eliminated coal-fired electricity generation and is transitioning to alternative energy sources including biomass, wind, and solar.

Ontario launches contest to promote renewable energy awareness

12 years 8 months ago

The provincial government of Ontario has launched a contest to encourage developers to make energy consumption information more available to homeowners and businesses, aiming to promote renewable energy awareness.

Ontario to be coal-free by the end of 2013

13 years 5 months ago

Canadian province that announced plans to close its last two coal power plants by the end of 2013, becoming the first North American jurisdiction to be virtually coal-free.

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