Go Solar is an education program for homeowners in Ontario who are interested in solar thermal and photovoltaic systems for their homes. The Go Solar website and print resources provide homeowners with practical information on solar technologies, answers to frequently asked questions, and how to access government incentives or community-based programs on solar energy.

• Over 160,300 unique website hits between September 2007 and March 2009
• Over 134,500 individuals contacted through web, retail-based promotions, and public event outreach
• Produced an informative Go Solar Guidebook, capturing all aspects of solar home installation in Ontario

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The Go Solar Guidebook is designed to provide answers to your key questions about solar. It will help you in the planning and decision-making stages as you investigate what kind of solar energy systems may be right for you. Learn how you can Go Solar today with this informative Guidebook.

The Ontario Government passed the Green Energy Act (GEA) on May 14th, 2009 and regulations were introduced in September 2009. The GEA is expected to bring new investment into Ontario’s renewable energy infrastructure and help build a greener economy by creating new jobs, decreasing a reliance on coal fired power plants, and protecting the environment.

As part of the GEA initiatives, the Ontario Power Authority launched a feed-in-tariff (FIT) program on October 1, 2009. The FIT program replaces the Renewable Energy Standard Offer Contract (RESOP) program and makes it easier for Ontario residents to install solar power.

To learn more about the GEA and FIT, please visit Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure website.