City Looks Into Implications of OPA Termination of FIT Contract

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Date: July 25, 2014
Time:11:47 AM
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July 25, 2014 – The City of Thunder Bay is looking into the implications of Ontario Power Authority’s termination of the Big Thunder Beta Windpark’s FIT contract, which OPA had approved in 2010.

The City was made aware of the contract’s termination on Friday morning. In a website post dated July 24, Ontario Power Authority listed terminated FIT contracts including Big Thunder Beta Windpark. That listing and additional details are available athttp://fit.powerauthority.on.ca/what-feed-tariff-program

“The City of Thunder Bay did not receive any advance notice of the termination of this contract between the OPA and Big Thunder WindPark LP,” said City Manager Tim Commisso. “We are looking into the implications and will provide an update to City Council when we know more.”

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Contact:      Tim Commisso, City Manager, 625-2224