On June 24, 2004, the Ministry of Energy issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) and final Renewable Energy Supply (RES) contract to solicit approximately 300 megawatts (MW) of capacity from Renewable Generating Facilities. The expressions of interest totalled 4,400 MW of new renewable energy.

This year’s forum will bring together leading Canadian experts to discuss where Ontario is now in relation to renewable energy, what role renewable energy should be playing in Ontario’s future, and how to turn this sustainable energy vision into reality.

There are many successes to celebrate in Ontario on renewable energy. Learn from presenters as they showcase their technologies, providing delegates with a base of experience and why it’s important to continue down a path towards a more sustainable energy future in Ontario.

Delegates will acquire information on how to leverage investment through government funding programs and private investment, what the barriers are in renewable energy development in Ontario and how to overcome them, and what has been learned in other jurisdictions that can be brought forward into Ontario.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to secure a sustainable, renewable energy future for Ontario!

8:40 am
KEY NOTE address:
Sustainable Energy–A Vision of Ontario’s Future

9:00 am
SETTING THE CONTEXT – ONTARIO, PLAYING CATCH UP ON RENEWABLE ENERGY
- What is Ontario’s Current Energy Mix?
- Bill 100 – Electricity Restructuring
- How are renewables figuring?
- The Ministry of Energy issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for 300 MW of Renewable Energy. Where are we at with the process.

Moderator: Terry Young, Director of Corporate Relations and Communications, Independent Electricity Market Operator

Speakers:
David Butters, President, Association of Power Producers of Ontario
Mike Gerbis, President, The Delphi Group
Joyce McLean, Director, Environmental Affairs, Toronto Hydro
Khalil Ramal, M.P.P., London-Fanshawe

10:35 am
A SUSTAINABLE ENERGY FUTURE FOR ONTARIO – IS IT TAKING SHAPE?
This panel session will focus on what role renewable energy should be playing in Ontario’s energy future. What are the barriers in Ontario? What will the current RFP provide us? Where do we go after it has been filled? Will it provide a good method of price discovery? Are there better ways of structuring an RFP for renewables?

Moderator: Patrick Gillette, Vice President, Acquisition & Corporate Affairs, Canadian Renewable Energy Corporation

Speakers:
John Dodd, General Manager, KMW Energy Inc, Founding Member of Canadian Bioenergy Association
Rob McMonagle, Executive Director, Canadian Solar Industries Association
Paul Norris, President, Ontario Waterpower Association

12:00 noon -- Luncheon

1:30 pm
RENEWABLES PENETRATING THE ENERGY MARKET– FEDERAL INCENTIVES AND SUPPORT
Government incentives and support and private investment are critical to the success of renewable projects.

Ram Sahi, A/Director Renewable and Electrical Energy Division, Natural Resources Canada will give an overview of the Government's approach to encouraging the increased deployment of renewable energy in Canada. The key elements of Government programs to be discussed include:
- Renewable Energy Deployment Initiative
- Market Incentive Program
- Green Power Purchase Program
- Wind Power Production Incentive
- Activities of the Federal/Provincial/ Territorial Working Group on Renewable Energy

Leslie Welsh, Head of Sustainable Energy, Environment Canada will outline some federal policies and support mechanisms affecting demand for renewable electricity:
- Rationale for a "Green Premium"
- Environmental Choice Program (EcoLogo)
- Green power procurement and Market Incentives
- FCM’s Green Municipal Funds

2:50 pm
THE GREEN PREMIUM—POLICY AND MARKET
MECHANISMS TO CATALYZE RENEWABLE ENERGY
DEVELOPMENT
What are the solutions to the obstacles facing renewable energy development in Ontario?

Policy Options include:
- Renewable portfolio standard (RPS)
- Emissions trading system
- Feed-in tariffs

Moderator/Speaker:
Ted Ferguson, Vice President, The Delphi Group will provide examples of how the green premium materializes in other Canadian provinces.

Speakers:
Patrick Gillette, Vice President, Acquisition & Corporate Affairs, Canadian Renewable Energy Corporation will provide an industry perspective of the need for emission credit trading to encourage new renewable generation.
Paul Gipe, adviser to the Ontario Sustainable Energy Association will discuss Advanced Renewable Tariffs: A Market Mechanism That Works.
John Hutchison, Senior Policy Advisor, Ministry of Environment Ontario will discuss Ontario’s emissions trading treatment of renewables- invited
Marc Lemieux, Senior Economist, Environment Canada will provide an overview on the GHG offset System, Including treatment of clean power

4:15 pm – Adjournment

THE CASE STUDIES

8:30 am
Sun Shines Brightly on Toronto Hydro’s Latest Green Energy Initiative
Joyce McLean, Director, Environmental Affairs, Toronto Hydro

Toronto Hydro-Electric System Ltd. recently put the finishing touches on Toronto’s largest industrial solar power generation system. The pilot project uses solar panels to convert sunlight into electricity for use at the company’s Service Centre at 500 Commissioners Street. Each of the 189 solar panels, or "modules", can generate 190 Watts of electricity.

9:00 am
Bracebridge Generation Ltd. To Expand Green Power
Chris Litschko, President & CEO, Lakeland Holding Ltd., Lakeland Power Distribution Ltd., Bracebridge Generation Ltd.

Bracebridge is the first municipality in Canada to construct, own and operate water power generation dating back to 1894. Over the past 2 years, after a decade of rejection, Bracebridge Generation Ltd. has secured all of the approvals and worked closely with the public to garner support for its $3.5 million, 1.5 megawatt new water power plant at High Falls with construction commencing this fall.

9:30 am
THE ERIE SHORE WIND FARM PROJECT
Mike Crawley, President, AIM PowerGen Corporation

The proposed Erie Shore Wind Farm is one of the most advanced wind power projects in Ontario. AIM has secured the wind power development rights on over 11,000 acres in Houghton, Bayham and Malahide Townships along a 29 kilometer stretch of shoreline on the north shore of Lake Erie.

10:20 am
PRIVATE FINANCING OR ARMS LENGTH FUNDING
This panel session will discuss private sector experience with renewable energy funding initiatives. What has been successful in renewable energy and how can renewable energy developers be successful in tapping into these funding sources to move renewable energy projects forward?

Panelists:
Nicholas Parker, Co-founder and Chairman,
Cleantech Venture Network LLC
Stephen Probyn, President & CEO,
Clean Power Income Fund

Vicky Sharpe, President & CEO, Sustainable Development Technology Canada

11:20 am
DEVELOPING RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS – A LEGAL PERSPECTIVE
Kristi Sebalj, Energy Law, McMillan Binch LLP

The development of renewable power projects has attracted significant attention in Ontario, across Canada and around the world. Whether your company has bid into Ontario's most recent renewable RFP, is involved in a project outside of this process or in another jurisdiction, or if you are still at the drawing board, this session will help you to identify some of the legal and regulatory hurdles associated with renewable projects.

12:00 noon -- Luncheon

1:30 pm
GREEN HEAT: HEATING AND COOLING A DIFFERENT WORLD WITH RENEWABLE ENERGIES
Green Heat is the use of renewable energy technologies to provide space conditioning (heating & cooling) and water heating in almost any residential or commercial application. Four technologies are recognized under the Green Heat banner, and they can significantly reduce economic costs while reducing environmental emissions.

Moderator/Speaker: Bill Eggertson, Executive Director, Canadian Association for Renewable Energies

Speakers:
John Dodd, General Manager, KMW Energy Inc. will discuss KMW’s renewable biomass energy systems.
Kevin Loughborough, Vice President Major Projects, Enwave will discuss its deep lake water cooling system.
Mike Noble, President & CEO, EnerWorks will discuss EnerWorks’ solar water heating system.

3:20 pm
TURNING A SUSTAINABLE ENERGY VISION INTO REALITY – ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION
What would a strategic action plan for renewable energy look like for Ontario, and what are the critical next steps? What partnerships must be forged to move us forward?

Moderator: Mike Gerbis, President, The Delphi Group

Panelists:
David Butters, President, Association of Power Producers of Ontario
Dr. Quentin Chiotti, Air Programme Director and Senior Scientists, Pollution Probe
Timothy Egon, President, High Park Group and Senior Advisor, Canadian Electricity Association
Bob Gibbons, Manager Long-term Forecast & Assessments, Independent Electricity Market Operator

4:20 pm -- Closing Remarks

GENERAL INFORMATION

When and Where
The 3rd annual “Securing a Renewable Energy Future for Ontario” Forum will be held on November 3-4, 2004 at the Park Plaza Toronto Airport Hotel. The hotel is located at 33 Carlson Court (near the airport). Telephone 416-675-1234. A special bedroom rate of $105.00 Standard or $129.00 Deluxe (non-commissionable) has been arranged with the hotel. To receive this rate, simply inform the hotel that you are a delegate with the Canadian Electricity Forum and make your reservation by the cut-off date of Tuesday, October 12th.

Registration Fees

The registration fee to attend the Forum is $699.00 + 48.93 GST. Register and prepay for this forum on or before OCTOBER 22 and receive the early bird registration price of $649.00 + 45.43 GST per delegate.

The fee includes forum participation, refreshments and luncheons on both days. Delegates will also receive:

• All Forum presentation materials in paper format AND CD Rom format
• A FREE subscription to Electricity Today Magazine (Value $45),
• An Electricity Forum Coupon (Value $100) to be used against any future 2005 Electricity Forum event (restrictions apply)
• 1.4 CEU credits issued by the Engineering Institute of Canada. (GST #R105219976)