The document discusses several green energy clusters and initiatives in Ontario, Canada, Germany, and Massachusetts. It summarizes that SWITCH develops alternative energy by providing networking, advisory, and informational services. It also discusses Ontario's plans to build several large solar farms over 3 years, Germany and Japan's leadership in solar energy, perceptions of the cost of green energy in Toronto, initiatives to install solar panels on schools, and standard offer contracts for residential solar installations.

1. Green Energy Ontario Cluster SWITCH By: Sean Wong

2. Green Energy Clusters Switch in Ontario, Canada IRED Cluster Org. in Knigston, Germany Massachusetts Technology in Massachusetts, USA

3. SWITCH Develops an alternative energy sector by providing: networking technical advisory project facilitation informational services

4. IRED Cluster Org. Integrate Renewable Energy Sources into the European Electricity Grid Represents a total budget of about 35 million. More than 100 participating institutions from research, industry and the utility sector are contributing.

5. The Massachusetts Technology Collaborative Cluster to advance technology-based solutions economic growth cleaner environment By bringing together leaders from: Industry, academia, and governments

6. Ontario, North America's largest solar project build 3 - 5 solar photovoltaic farms over the next 3 years. 1 farm = enough to power about 2,400 homes cost about $150 million to build

7. Global competition Japan and Germany are world leaders in photovoltaic energy (solar energy) This industry will generate 1.4 million high-quality direct jobs over 5 years We compete to develop and capture these jobs and brighter future

8. Price to green energy too high? Majority of people feel green energy saves the environment and saves money However, Torontonians are unwilling to pay for initiatives through tax dollars Compared to other cities, Toronto is behind approx. 3-5yrs in integrating green energy Change perception and attitudes of Canadians towards costs of green energy

9. Younger Green Attitude Toronto District School Board will install solar panels on school rooftops to generate energy Energy will be integrated into electicity grid = "Green Grid" Government will pay $.42 per kilowatt-hour as incentive Compared to Toronto Hydro charging $.06 Target students to change perceptions earlier

10. Standard Offer Contracts Similar deal is offered for residential areas that install solar panels with 20yr contracts.

11. Increasing competitive advantage Need support from businesses and individuals to become aware Government funding to make it an attractive investment for all Increasing integration of educational instituations Long term investment for long term gains and savings