Farm Credit Canada has announced a new FCC Energy Loan to aide farmers and agribusinesses move towards producing their own green energy. Beginning March 1st, Canadian farmers and agribusiness owners interested in producing their own renewable energy will have a new federal financing option to do so. The loan will help farmers purchase and install on-farm energy sources like biogas, geo-thermal, wind or solar power. With interest in renewables amongst the agricultural sector increasing across the country, Agriculture minister Gerry Ritz affirmed that, "this initiative is good for the environment and it's good for the bottom line on farms across Canada."

Ontario's controversial new green energy deal with Samsung was put on the hotseat in a recent episode of TVO's The Agenda. OSEA's Kristopher Stevens took part in the panel that also included Randall Denley (Ottawa Citizen) Tom Rand (MaRS) and Norm Rubin (Energy Probe). Panelists evaluated whether the deal with Samsung will hurt domestic green energy suppliers, raise electricity prices for consumers, and create jobs. Is Ontario's deal with Samsung good for the province? Watch the complete program on our website and decide for yourself.

With the passage of the province’s new Green Energy Act, opportunities abound for everyone, from individuals to charities to municipalities, to generate both power and a profit, all the while protecting the planet. To explore these opportunities and develop a strategy for taking advantage of them, Newmarket – Tay Power has sought the help of the Ontario Sustainable Energy Association, which has for more than a decade assisted farmers, First Nations, religious organizations, homeowners and energy co-operatives develop clean, green energy projects.