More than 60 community groups across the province including the Municipality of Chester, have applied to be part of a unique, made-in-Nova Scotia initiative to develop community based green energy projects. The Community-Based Feed-in Tariff, or COMFIT, opened Monday. The program encourages community groups to get involved in renewable energy development while reducing green-house gas emissions, securing a supply of clean energy at stable prices and
creating jobs. Almost 100 community projects are registered with the department from a variety of eligible groups.
Projects can include wind, biomass, in-stream tidal and run-of-the river tidal developments. Eligible groups include municipalities, First Nations, co-operatives and not-for-project groups. For more information on the program and to apply, visit herehttp://www.nsrenewables.ca/