SWITCH, Kingston's Alternative Energy Cluster

What is SWITCH?

SWITCH is a network of businesses, research and educational institutions, public sector participants, and community-minded volunteers working together with a common mission: to position the Kingston region as a leading centre for sustainable energy.

SWITCH is an incorporated non-profit organization that depends crucially on the financial support of its members. To become a SWITCH member, please download and print out the membership package. You can contact us regarding your interest in the local alternative energy cluster. We can discuss what SWITCH can do for you or your organization, as well as provide more information about the benefits of membership.

2008 1.7kW grid-tied solar PV installation by Eco-Alternative Energy.

	Click on «SWITCH News» button at left to reach SWITCH Announcements!! The SWITCH e-newsletter goes out weekly via email Send us an e-mail to subscribe at: info@switchontario.ca
	On May 14th, 2009 the Ontario Government passed The Green Energy Act. This Act directed the Ontario Power Authority (OPA) to establish a feed-in-tariff (FIT) to purchase energy from renewable energy generators. Click on «Feed-in-Tariff» button to read more about it!
	PRESENTATION: SWITCH is offering a series of business presentations on How your rooftop can make you money: The new Green Energy Act and your business. Click on «Your rooftop can make you money» button to view our presentation (power point format). It can takes few seconds to load...
	Consult SWITCH's Energy Digest (switchontario.ca/wiki) for in-depth details on the microFIT program... including a calculator of returns, a list of installers and resellers, the latest info on monthly and meter installation fees, etc.
	Solar Domestic Hot Water (SDHW) systems provide more than 50% of the energy used each year for hot water, it reduces the impact of increases in energy prices and it can be purchased or rented. Click on «Solar Domestic Hot Water Info» button to read more about it!
	Click on «Monthly SWITCH Meeting» button at left to access the Webcast presentation made at our Open Meeting on February 5, 2010. The PowerPoint presentation of this meeting is also available by Clicking here Webcast of Solar Installations and the Building Code Seminar presented by Del Stowe and Rachel Quittkat on February 10, 2010 can be seen by Clicking here and their Power Point presentation can be seen by Clicking here
	Click on «June SWITCH Meeting» button at left to watch a video about SWITCH featuring the June 2009 Open Meeting!