HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2007-05-24, Page 20A grand scale renewable energyinformation day is coming to HuronCounty courtesy of the Centre for
Applied Renewable Energy.
That’s what CfARE manager Joan
van der Meer calls it. She’s putting
together the Renewable Energy
Summit 2007 in Goderich and says
it’s borne out of the success of the
centre’s information nights that have
drawn quite the attendance.
“Our information nights have been
really well-attended. I would say an
average of 30 people came to each
one,” van der Meer says.
“So we had to move from our site
to the Library, then from the Library
to the Community Centre to have
enough room to accommodate
everyone.”
While several details about the
show are still in the works, van der
Meer expects approximately 35
different booths of renewable energy
organizations. And narrowing it down
to 35 may be tough, as van der Meer
says she has been contacted by over
50 different people interested in
participating in the show.
The show will take place between
12 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Aug. 8 at the
Columbus Centre in Goderich, will
be totally free, and van der Meer says
there will be something for everyone.
“We wanted to have something that
appealed to families, and with it
being tourist time, that’s why we
thought we’d have it in Goderich,”
she said.
“We just thought there should be a
little something for everyone so they
can see what’s out there and they can
learn something and have a bit of fun
too.”
In addition to the 35 booths of
information, products and services,
van der Meer hopes to include mini-
seminars on several topics that have
yet to be determined. The Scientists
in Schools will also be conducting a
children’s program from 1 p.m. to 4
p.m., something hands-on and
interactive to help kids learn about
renewable energy.
The night will be capped off by
Victoria Serda presenting Al Gore’s
slideshow from his Academy Award-
winning documentary An
Inconvenient Truth, that will be
followed by a panel discussion
featuring local experts.
Serda, who has given this
presentation all over Huron County,
is one of the few trained to give
Gore’s presentation.
There will also be a demonstration
by the Blue Sky Solar Racing Team,
demonstrating their solar-powered
car technology from the University of
Toronto.
In 2006, van der Meer attended
several area renewable energy
conferences and felt interest was
growing. She also felt it was the
centre’s responsibility to bring this
information to the people of Huron
County, although she has received a
lot of support from other area centres.
The supporters include the Elora
Centre for Environmental
Excellence, Huron County Planning
and Development Department,
Ontario Sustainable Energy
Association, Maitland Valley
Conservation Authority, Saugeen
Economic Development Corporation
and the Huron Small Business
Enterprise Centre.
“I was at a few of theseconferences last year and people areinterested in renewable energytechnology,” she said. “People want to know what’s outthere and it’s an opportunity for
people to gather in one spot and
access different suppliers.”
After exploding onto the scene, as
van der Meer puts it, the CfARE is
now six months strong and looks
forward to this event, hoping it can
extend the centre’s reach fromBrussels all throughout HuronCounty.“What I want out of the day is theopportunity to spread the word aboutenergy efficiencies, who people can
go to for information,” she said.
“We’re hoping that a good number
of people will come by and pick up
information and it’s also a
networking opportunity for people as
well.”
PAGE 20. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MAY 24, 2007.Energy summit in Goderich
Havoc
Mother Nature did a bit of rearranging as she stormed
through the area last week. Orville Storey’s property, south
of Winthrop, was one of the hardest hit. Top to bottom: folks
were on hand Wednesday, May 16 to help clean up the
mess; a shed finds a new resting place; buried under the
rubble is a visiting neighbour’s truck; huge trees were
uprooted, falling just short of the family’s home. (Shawn
Loughlin photo)
By Shawn LoughlinThe Citizen
As a point of clarification, Huron
East is dedicating $15,000 to civic
beautification throughout the
municipality of Huron East.
We apologize for any confusion
this may have caused.
Correction
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING CONCERNING A PROPOSED
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
AFFECTING THE MUNICIPALITY OF CENTRAL HURON
TO REGULATE WIND ENERGY FACILITIES
TAKE NOTICE that Council of the Corporation of the Municipality
of Central Huron will hold a public meeting on Saturday, June
16, 2006 at 10:00 a.m.in the Holmesville Community Centre,
180 Community Centre Dr., Holmesville, to consider a proposed
zoning by-law amendment under Section 34 of the Planning Act.
ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and/or make writ-
ten or verbal representation either in support or in opposition to
the proposed zoning by-law amendment.
IF A PERSON or public body that files an appeal of a decision of
the Corporation of the Municipality of Central Huron in respect to
the proposed zoning by-law amendment does not make oral sub-
missions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the
Corporation of the Municipality of Central Huron before the pro-
posed zoning by-law amendment is adopted, the Ontario
Municipal Board may dismiss all or part of the appeal.
INFORMATION relating to the proposed zoning by-law amend-
ment is available for inspection during regular office hours at the
Municipality of Central Huron Municipal Office (23 Albert St.
Clinton) (519) 482-3997.
Dated at the Municipality of Central Huron this 16th day of May,
2007
Richard Harding, Clerk Administrator, Municipality of Central
Huron Box 400 Clinton, ON, N0M 1L0
PURPOSE AND EFFECT
The purpose of the proposed zoning by-law amendment is to
introduce regulations governing the siting of wind energy facilities
(wind turbines) within the Municipality. The types of facilities are
defined and the setbacks are established. Setbacks are also
established for the construction of sensitive land uses in proximity
to wind energy facilities.
Commercial scale wind energy facilities (capacity greater than
500kW) are permitted in agricultural zones, subject to a rezoning
and site plan control application. Commercial scale wind energy
facilities are required to be setback a minimum of 600 metres
from urban, recreational and institutional land uses. Small scale
wind energy facilities (capacity of 500kW or less) are permitted in
the agricultural zones as an accessory use, subject to siting
requirements. Small scale wind energy facilities (capacity of
50kW or less) are permitted in defined urban zones as an acces-
sory use, subject to siting requirements.
This by-law amends the following three zoning by-laws:
1. By-law 7-1985 of the former Town of Clinton
2. By-law 16-1987 of the former Township of Hullett
3. By-law 6-1984 of the former Township of Goderich
All of these former municipalities are part of the Corporation of
the Municipality of Central Huron.
This by-law applies to all lands within the Municipality of Central
Huron as shown on Schedule A