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Wind energy is relatively new to Ontario and is a fast-growing source of electricity generation. Canada's two largest wind farms are located in Ontario. By the end of 2011, nearly 1,900 MW of wind were online in the province. Wind power can be an economical and viable contributor to Ontario's electricity supply mix.

Wind Power
Wind
Contract price*
On-shore any size: 11.5 ¢/kWh
Length of contract
20 years
Percentage escalated
20% contract price will escalate with the Ontario Consumer Price Index (CPI) indexation from the time the project reaches commercial operation for the length of the contract term.
Peak performance factor
Not eligible
Average lead time
3 years for on-shore
Contacts
for getting connected to provincial grid
Industry associations and government
For information on the Green Energy Act, visit the Ministry of Energy.
 
For fact sheets, information and decision-making tools on wind, visit the Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA). 
 
Ontario's Renewable Energy Atlas
The Renewable Energy Atlas is an interactive web tool that allows Ontarians to create and view maps of wind and water renewable energy resources in the province.
 
For resources, training and education information and information to assist community-based projects and Aboriginal projects for wind energy, contact the Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA).
 
For information on developing wind energy on Crown lands, visit the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR).
For information on renewable energy approvals, visit the Ministry of the Environment (MOE).