It is an understatement to say much is occurring in this space. Amid a transformation of the electric energy and power industry, a number of factors are driving growth and innovation. Elements such as technological advancement, engaged and educated customers, and the seemingly daily reminder of significant climate change are all driving growth and development in this space.

As the market is evolving at a fast pace, the legal and regulatory systems are often forced to play catch-up. That is certainly the case with alternative energy.

This edition of the Guide seeks to inform readers as to what various jurisdictions are doing to both respond to significant market changes, while at the same time, foster, encourage and manage the development of alternative energy resources.

While change in the energy sector has always occurred, it has been at a much different pace in recent years. Whereas, the primary driver in the evolution of this sector was once the unbundling of the utility industry, that has clearly changed. Though the unbundling of utilities continues, the legal and regulatory framework in many jurisdictions is also evolving to encourage, if not mandate, not only new non-carbon sources of electric energy, but new entrants into the energy generation market.

Every indication is that this will continue, and most likely accelerate, in many jurisdictions. Today, much of the change in the legal and regulatory frameworks that pertain to the alternative energy sector are impacted, if not driven by, unparalleled technological change.

While wind and solar generation have been around for many years, the scope and deployment of these energy resources is approaching levels that require changes to the existing legal framework in place in many jurisdictions. In addition, emerging technologies, which are critical to addressing and supporting efforts to decarbonise, are becoming more impactful.

Things such as large-scale energy storage, hydrogen and even a potential resurgence in nuclear energy, are all creating pressures on existing legal and regulatory framework.

These changes are causing jurisdictions to adjust in order to respond to these new and or emerging technologies. All of these changes, whether they relate directly to decarbonisation or to the further penetration of alternative energy sources, impact the energy consumer. At the individual consumer level, this results in potentially significant increases in energy costs to facilitate and underwrite the increased electrification of our economies, as well as potentially more costly sources of energy generation.

Wosk Centre for Dialogue at Simon Fraser University. Generating Your Own Electricity - Manitoba Hydro You can generate electricity for your home with alternative energy technologies biomass, fuel oil generation, small scale hydro, solar, and wind. Use the electricity that your system produces and reduce the amount of electricity that you buy from Manitoba Hydro.

If you generate more energy than you use, the excess can be sold back to Manitoba Hydro at the non-utility generation price. Solar energy The sun provides us with light and heat. This website provides information about installing solar in Manitoba including solar incentives, regional geography, electrical utilities, and access to solar, as of Green Energy Equipment Tax Credit - Province of Manitoba Property owners who install a geothermal heat pump system or solar thermal energy system in Manitoba can receive tax credits from the Manitoba government.

Geothermal energy Geothermal energy uses the constant temperature in the Earth to heat and cool buildings. If you are constructing a new building or replacing your current heating and cooling system, consider a geothermal heat pump.

Geothermal systems are among the most energy efficient, comfortable, and environmentally friendly heating and cooling systems available.

Wind energy Wind energy results as the wind blows and turns the blades of large windmills, also called turbines. Leon Wind Farm St. Leon Wind Farm is Manitoba's first wind farm, in St. Leon, Manitoba, Canada. Wind Energy Institute of Canada The Wind Energy Institute of Canada is a not-for-profit entity formed in that advances the development of wind energy across Canada through research, testing, innovation and collaboration.

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Some loads, like your refrigerator, use electricity all the time, while others, like power tools, use electricity intermittently.

Loads that use electricity intermittently are often referred to as selectable loads. If you are willing to use your selectable loads only when you have extra power available, you may be able to install a smaller renewable energy system.

Considering energy efficiency measures in your home before you buy your renewable energy system will reduce your electricity use and allow you to buy a smaller and less expensive system. For information about determining the overall energy efficiency of your home, see energy assessments.

Each state and community has its own set of codes and regulations that you will need to follow to add a small renewable energy system to your home or small business. These regulations can affect the type of renewable energy system you are allowed to install and who installs it.

They can also affect whether you decide to connect your system to the electricity grid or use it in place of grid-supplied electricity as a stand-alone system.

A local renewable energy company or organization, your state energy office, or your local officials should be able to tell you about the requirements that apply in your community. If you want to connect your system to the electricity grid, these groups may also be able to help you navigate your power provider's grid-connection requirements.

Here are some of the state and community requirements you may encounter:. Electrical and building inspectors ensure that your system complies with standards. Building inspectors are interested in making sure the structure you are adding is safe.

Many building code offices also require their zoning board to grant you a conditional-use permit or a variance from the existing code before they will issue you a building permit. Check with your building code office before you buy a renewable energy system to learn about their specific inspection requirements.

You are most likely to gain the inspector's approval if you or your installer follow the National Electrical Code NEC ; install pre-engineered, packaged systems; properly brief the inspector on your installation; and include a complete set of plans as well as the diagrams that come with the system.

In addition, you should be sure your system is composed of certified equipment, and that it complies with local requirements and appropriate technical standards the links at the bottom of the page provide more information on technical standards.

Some states permit easements, which are a voluntary, legally binding agreement between owners of adjacent land regarding use of the land. For example, you might seek an easement specifying that no structure which blocks the renewable resource necessary to run a renewable energy system will be built.

These agreements are binding regardless of changing land ownership. In addition, you may want to do a title search of your deed to determine if any prior easements or other agreements exist that could prevent you from adding a renewable energy system to your own property.

Some communities have covenants or other regulations specifying what homeowners can and can't do with their property. Sometimes these regulations prohibit the use of renewable energy systems for aesthetic or noise-control reasons.

However, sometimes these regulations have provisions supporting renewable energy systems. Check with your homeowners association or local government for details. In addition, you may want to discuss your intentions with your neighbors to avoid any future public objections.

Some people connect their systems to the grid and use them to reduce the amount of conventional power supplied to them through the grid. A grid-connected system allows you to sell any excess power you produce back to your power provider.

For grid-connected systems, aside from the major small renewable energy system components, you will need to purchase some additional equipment called " balance-of-system " to safely transmit electricity to your loads and comply with your power provider's grid-connection requirements.

This equipment may include power conditioning equipment, safety equipment, and meters and instrumentation. Other people, especially those in remote areas, use the electricity from their systems in place of electricity supplied to them by power providers i.

These are called stand-alone off-grid systems. For stand-alone systems, balance-of-system components include batteries and a charge controller in addition to power conditioning equipment, safety equipment, and meters and instrumentation.

To begin choosing the right small renewable electric system for your home, you will need a basic understanding of how each technology works, as well as:.