Renewable energy reclamation security engagement

Renewable energy developers and landowners can give input on a reclamation security program for wind and solar operations on private land.

Overview

We are seeking input from the renewable energy industry, municipalities and landowners to help develop a government-held program to collect reclamation security for wind and solar renewable energy projects on private land.

Input will help us define aspects of a government-held reclamation security program, including appropriate security amounts and timing. When the program is developed, paying reclamation security for wind and solar renewable energy developments will be mandatory, but landowners and renewable energy operators will have the option to either negotiate security in a private contractual agreement or choose the government-held program.

This engagement is a part of government's wider effort to advance policy, legislative and regulatory changes for renewable energy development.

Status

  • Open

    September 20 to October 25, 2024

  • Results under review

  • Completed

Who is listening

Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas

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Background

On February 28, 2024, the Minister of Affordability and Utilities shared government’s intention to advance policy, legislative and regulatory changes for renewable energy development before the end of 2024. These changes will provide clarity around municipal involvement and address recommendations for agricultural lands, reclamation security and viewscapes.

Indigenous engagement

First Nations and Métis private landowners have been invited to share feedback.

Stakeholder engagement

The renewable energy industry, municipalities and landowners have been invited to share feedback.

Outcomes

Input will help inform policy, legislative and regulatory changes to develop tools and support a government-held program for wind and solar renewable energy reclamation security.

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Contact

Connect with the renewable energy reclamation security engagement:

Email: [email protected]

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