Regulatory Assessment Program
Regulatory Study
Comprehensive assessment of existing regulatory frameworks and identification of regulatory gaps across 4 provinces to develop distributed energy projects and inter-provincial electricity trade
Study Overview
The regulatory study will assess the existing framework and environment for deploying solar, storage and smart grid technologies for the following scenarios across 4 provinces (Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba):
Regulatory Scenarios Under Study
Four key scenarios being analyzed across Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba
On-reserve and self-supplying a Band electricity consumer
On reserve of a Band and selling electricity to local customers
On or off reserve of a Band and selling electricity to distant indigenous customers
White Paper Recommendations
Study Objectives
Primary Goals
- Assess existing regulatory frameworks across 4 provinces
- Identify regulatory gaps for renewable energy development
- Evaluate inter-provincial electricity transmission barriers
- Develop recommendations for regulatory innovation
Expected Outcomes
- Comprehensive regulatory gap analysis
- White paper with policy recommendations
- Framework for Indigenous energy sovereignty
- Pathway for regulatory advocacy