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Renewable Energy Plan: Industry and Stakeholder Questionnaire

This questionnaire is intended for industry and stakeholder groups.

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1. For each statement below, please indicate your level of agreement: To maximize current and future market opportunities, we must:

	Strongly disagree	Disagree	Neither agree nor disagree	Agree	Strongly agree
Quantify the province’s developed renewable energy resources.	Quantify the province’s developed renewable energy resources. - Strongly disagree	Quantify the province’s developed renewable energy resources. - Disagree	Quantify the province’s developed renewable energy resources. - Neither agree nor disagree	Quantify the province’s developed renewable energy resources. - Agree	Quantify the province’s developed renewable energy resources. - Strongly agree
Understand markets for our developed renewable energy resources within and outside of our province.	Understand markets for our developed renewable energy resources within and outside of our province. - Strongly disagree	Understand markets for our developed renewable energy resources within and outside of our province. - Disagree	Understand markets for our developed renewable energy resources within and outside of our province. - Neither agree nor disagree	Understand markets for our developed renewable energy resources within and outside of our province. - Agree	Understand markets for our developed renewable energy resources within and outside of our province. - Strongly agree
Understand the capacity limits of our existing electricity system infrastructure for using energy within the province (e.g. winter peaking system that requires more energy during cold months).	Understand the capacity limits of our existing electricity system infrastructure for using energy within the province (e.g. winter peaking system that requires more energy during cold months). - Strongly disagree	Understand the capacity limits of our existing electricity system infrastructure for using energy within the province (e.g. winter peaking system that requires more energy during cold months). - Disagree	Understand the capacity limits of our existing electricity system infrastructure for using energy within the province (e.g. winter peaking system that requires more energy during cold months). - Neither agree nor disagree	Understand the capacity limits of our existing electricity system infrastructure for using energy within the province (e.g. winter peaking system that requires more energy during cold months). - Agree	Understand the capacity limits of our existing electricity system infrastructure for using energy within the province (e.g. winter peaking system that requires more energy during cold months). - Strongly agree
Quantify the province’s undeveloped renewable energy resources (e.g. hydro, wind, biomass, solar).	Quantify the province’s undeveloped renewable energy resources (e.g. hydro, wind, biomass, solar). - Strongly disagree	Quantify the province’s undeveloped renewable energy resources (e.g. hydro, wind, biomass, solar). - Disagree	Quantify the province’s undeveloped renewable energy resources (e.g. hydro, wind, biomass, solar). - Neither agree nor disagree	Quantify the province’s undeveloped renewable energy resources (e.g. hydro, wind, biomass, solar). - Agree	Quantify the province’s undeveloped renewable energy resources (e.g. hydro, wind, biomass, solar). - Strongly agree
Understand markets for our undeveloped renewable energy resources within and outside of our province.	Understand markets for our undeveloped renewable energy resources within and outside of our province. - Strongly disagree	Understand markets for our undeveloped renewable energy resources within and outside of our province. - Disagree	Understand markets for our undeveloped renewable energy resources within and outside of our province. - Neither agree nor disagree	Understand markets for our undeveloped renewable energy resources within and outside of our province. - Agree	Understand markets for our undeveloped renewable energy resources within and outside of our province. - Strongly agree
Understand the capacity limits of our existing electricity system infrastructure for exporting to other provinces (e.g. constraints of the Maritime Link).	Understand the capacity limits of our existing electricity system infrastructure for exporting to other provinces (e.g. constraints of the Maritime Link). - Strongly disagree	Understand the capacity limits of our existing electricity system infrastructure for exporting to other provinces (e.g. constraints of the Maritime Link). - Disagree	Understand the capacity limits of our existing electricity system infrastructure for exporting to other provinces (e.g. constraints of the Maritime Link). - Neither agree nor disagree	Understand the capacity limits of our existing electricity system infrastructure for exporting to other provinces (e.g. constraints of the Maritime Link). - Agree	Understand the capacity limits of our existing electricity system infrastructure for exporting to other provinces (e.g. constraints of the Maritime Link). - Strongly agree
Understand neighboring export markets (e.g. competitiveness).	Understand neighboring export markets (e.g. competitiveness). - Strongly disagree	Understand neighboring export markets (e.g. competitiveness). - Disagree	Understand neighboring export markets (e.g. competitiveness). - Neither agree nor disagree	Understand neighboring export markets (e.g. competitiveness). - Agree	Understand neighboring export markets (e.g. competitiveness). - Strongly agree
Understand local private sector capacity to advance new renewable energy development.	Understand local private sector capacity to advance new renewable energy development. - Strongly disagree	Understand local private sector capacity to advance new renewable energy development. - Disagree	Understand local private sector capacity to advance new renewable energy development. - Neither agree nor disagree	Understand local private sector capacity to advance new renewable energy development. - Agree	Understand local private sector capacity to advance new renewable energy development. - Strongly agree
Understand current research and development capacity to help advance renewable energy product and service development.	Understand current research and development capacity to help advance renewable energy product and service development. - Strongly disagree	Understand current research and development capacity to help advance renewable energy product and service development. - Disagree	Understand current research and development capacity to help advance renewable energy product and service development. - Neither agree nor disagree	Understand current research and development capacity to help advance renewable energy product and service development. - Agree	Understand current research and development capacity to help advance renewable energy product and service development. - Strongly agree
Ensure the protection of our environment.	Ensure the protection of our environment. - Strongly disagree	Ensure the protection of our environment. - Disagree	Ensure the protection of our environment. - Neither agree nor disagree	Ensure the protection of our environment. - Agree	Ensure the protection of our environment. - Strongly agree

Developed Renewable Resources

Currently, over 80 per cent of the province’s electricity is generated from renewable energy, and this will increase to 98 per cent with the in service of the Muskrat Falls hydroelectric project. This project will also result in approximately 3.5 terawatt hours of energy per year that is surplus to Newfoundland and Labrador’s current electricity needs.

2a. Please indicate your interest in the province pursuing the following market opportunities for our surplus renewable electricity:

	Not important	Slightly important	Important	Fairly important	Very important
Increase the number of electric vehicles in the province	Increase the number of electric vehicles in the province - Not important	Increase the number of electric vehicles in the province - Slightly important	Increase the number of electric vehicles in the province - Important	Increase the number of electric vehicles in the province - Fairly important	Increase the number of electric vehicles in the province - Very important
Attract, build and retain industry	Attract, build and retain industry - Not important	Attract, build and retain industry - Slightly important	Attract, build and retain industry - Important	Attract, build and retain industry - Fairly important	Attract, build and retain industry - Very important
Switch oil-heated homes and businesses to renewable electricity	Switch oil-heated homes and businesses to renewable electricity - Not important	Switch oil-heated homes and businesses to renewable electricity - Slightly important	Switch oil-heated homes and businesses to renewable electricity - Important	Switch oil-heated homes and businesses to renewable electricity - Fairly important	Switch oil-heated homes and businesses to renewable electricity - Very important
Export surplus electricity to markets outside of the province	Export surplus electricity to markets outside of the province - Not important	Export surplus electricity to markets outside of the province - Slightly important	Export surplus electricity to markets outside of the province - Important	Export surplus electricity to markets outside of the province - Fairly important	Export surplus electricity to markets outside of the province - Very important
Explore potential to produce “green” hydrogen (i.e. hydrogen produced from renewable energy resources)	Explore potential to produce “green” hydrogen (i.e. hydrogen produced from renewable energy resources) - Not important	Explore potential to produce “green” hydrogen (i.e. hydrogen produced from renewable energy resources) - Slightly important	Explore potential to produce “green” hydrogen (i.e. hydrogen produced from renewable energy resources) - Important	Explore potential to produce “green” hydrogen (i.e. hydrogen produced from renewable energy resources) - Fairly important	Explore potential to produce “green” hydrogen (i.e. hydrogen produced from renewable energy resources) - Very important

2b. If you have other market opportunity suggestions for our surplus renewable electricity, please specify.

Undeveloped Renewable Resources

Newfoundland and Labrador has an abundance of undeveloped renewable energy resources including: hydro, wind, biomass, solar, and wave/tidal.

3a. Please indicate your interest in the province pursuing the following opportunities for our undeveloped renewable energy resources:

	Not important	Slightly important	Important	Fairly important	Very important
Reduce diesel-generated electricity in the province’s isolated coastal communities.	Reduce diesel-generated electricity in the province’s isolated coastal communities. - Not important	Reduce diesel-generated electricity in the province’s isolated coastal communities. - Slightly important	Reduce diesel-generated electricity in the province’s isolated coastal communities. - Important	Reduce diesel-generated electricity in the province’s isolated coastal communities. - Fairly important	Reduce diesel-generated electricity in the province’s isolated coastal communities. - Very important
Explore potential to generate green hydrogen.	Explore potential to generate green hydrogen. - Not important	Explore potential to generate green hydrogen. - Slightly important	Explore potential to generate green hydrogen. - Important	Explore potential to generate green hydrogen. - Fairly important	Explore potential to generate green hydrogen. - Very important
Attract/enhance industry development.	Attract/enhance industry development. - Not important	Attract/enhance industry development. - Slightly important	Attract/enhance industry development. - Important	Attract/enhance industry development. - Fairly important	Attract/enhance industry development. - Very important
Develop a package of undeveloped renewable energy opportunities and advance a dedicated investment attraction effort.	Develop a package of undeveloped renewable energy opportunities and advance a dedicated investment attraction effort. - Not important	Develop a package of undeveloped renewable energy opportunities and advance a dedicated investment attraction effort. - Slightly important	Develop a package of undeveloped renewable energy opportunities and advance a dedicated investment attraction effort. - Important	Develop a package of undeveloped renewable energy opportunities and advance a dedicated investment attraction effort. - Fairly important	Develop a package of undeveloped renewable energy opportunities and advance a dedicated investment attraction effort. - Very important
Understand and address barriers to private sector investment in undeveloped renewable energy development.	Understand and address barriers to private sector investment in undeveloped renewable energy development. - Not important	Understand and address barriers to private sector investment in undeveloped renewable energy development. - Slightly important	Understand and address barriers to private sector investment in undeveloped renewable energy development. - Important	Understand and address barriers to private sector investment in undeveloped renewable energy development. - Fairly important	Understand and address barriers to private sector investment in undeveloped renewable energy development. - Very important
Align business development resources and programs to support and grow early stage renewable energy companies.	Align business development resources and programs to support and grow early stage renewable energy companies. - Not important	Align business development resources and programs to support and grow early stage renewable energy companies. - Slightly important	Align business development resources and programs to support and grow early stage renewable energy companies. - Important	Align business development resources and programs to support and grow early stage renewable energy companies. - Fairly important	Align business development resources and programs to support and grow early stage renewable energy companies. - Very important
Advance focused research and development initiatives aimed at building provincial capacity for renewable energy development.	Advance focused research and development initiatives aimed at building provincial capacity for renewable energy development. - Not important	Advance focused research and development initiatives aimed at building provincial capacity for renewable energy development. - Slightly important	Advance focused research and development initiatives aimed at building provincial capacity for renewable energy development. - Important	Advance focused research and development initiatives aimed at building provincial capacity for renewable energy development. - Fairly important	Advance focused research and development initiatives aimed at building provincial capacity for renewable energy development. - Very important

3b. If you have other suggestions for opportunities to pursue regarding our undeveloped renewable energy resources, please specify below.

Investment and Financial Support

4. For each statement below, please indicate your level of agreement:

	Strongly disagree	Disagree	Neither agree nor disagree	Agree	Strongly agree
Obtaining appropriate private investment and federal support is crucial to unlock the province’s untapped renewable energy supply.	Obtaining appropriate private investment and federal support is crucial to unlock the province’s untapped renewable energy supply. - Strongly disagree	Obtaining appropriate private investment and federal support is crucial to unlock the province’s untapped renewable energy supply. - Disagree	Obtaining appropriate private investment and federal support is crucial to unlock the province’s untapped renewable energy supply. - Neither agree nor disagree	Obtaining appropriate private investment and federal support is crucial to unlock the province’s untapped renewable energy supply. - Agree	Obtaining appropriate private investment and federal support is crucial to unlock the province’s untapped renewable energy supply. - Strongly agree
Given the capital costs involved in switching from fossil fuel to electricity for transportation and space heating, it is expected that residents, businesses, and municipal governments will likely need funding to support this transition.	Given the capital costs involved in switching from fossil fuel to electricity for transportation and space heating, it is expected that residents, businesses, and municipal governments will likely need funding to support this transition. - Strongly disagree	Given the capital costs involved in switching from fossil fuel to electricity for transportation and space heating, it is expected that residents, businesses, and municipal governments will likely need funding to support this transition. - Disagree	Given the capital costs involved in switching from fossil fuel to electricity for transportation and space heating, it is expected that residents, businesses, and municipal governments will likely need funding to support this transition. - Neither agree nor disagree	Given the capital costs involved in switching from fossil fuel to electricity for transportation and space heating, it is expected that residents, businesses, and municipal governments will likely need funding to support this transition. - Agree	Given the capital costs involved in switching from fossil fuel to electricity for transportation and space heating, it is expected that residents, businesses, and municipal governments will likely need funding to support this transition. - Strongly agree
Research and development investment is needed to build our capacity in renewable energy development in the province.	Research and development investment is needed to build our capacity in renewable energy development in the province. - Strongly disagree	Research and development investment is needed to build our capacity in renewable energy development in the province. - Disagree	Research and development investment is needed to build our capacity in renewable energy development in the province. - Neither agree nor disagree	Research and development investment is needed to build our capacity in renewable energy development in the province. - Agree	Research and development investment is needed to build our capacity in renewable energy development in the province. - Strongly agree
Investment and support is needed to de-risk renewable energy technology adoption.	Investment and support is needed to de-risk renewable energy technology adoption. - Strongly disagree	Investment and support is needed to de-risk renewable energy technology adoption. - Disagree	Investment and support is needed to de-risk renewable energy technology adoption. - Neither agree nor disagree	Investment and support is needed to de-risk renewable energy technology adoption. - Agree	Investment and support is needed to de-risk renewable energy technology adoption. - Strongly agree
Investment should focus efforts on innovation and advancing the development of renewable energy technology.	Investment should focus efforts on innovation and advancing the development of renewable energy technology. - Strongly disagree	Investment should focus efforts on innovation and advancing the development of renewable energy technology. - Disagree	Investment should focus efforts on innovation and advancing the development of renewable energy technology. - Neither agree nor disagree	Investment should focus efforts on innovation and advancing the development of renewable energy technology. - Agree	Investment should focus efforts on innovation and advancing the development of renewable energy technology. - Strongly agree
Government must consider appropriate funding models for any new renewable energy project, including funding from the federal government and private sector, as well as examining other options such as a government royalty and equity investment.	Government must consider appropriate funding models for any new renewable energy project, including funding from the federal government and private sector, as well as examining other options such as a government royalty and equity investment. - Strongly disagree	Government must consider appropriate funding models for any new renewable energy project, including funding from the federal government and private sector, as well as examining other options such as a government royalty and equity investment. - Disagree	Government must consider appropriate funding models for any new renewable energy project, including funding from the federal government and private sector, as well as examining other options such as a government royalty and equity investment. - Neither agree nor disagree	Government must consider appropriate funding models for any new renewable energy project, including funding from the federal government and private sector, as well as examining other options such as a government royalty and equity investment. - Agree	Government must consider appropriate funding models for any new renewable energy project, including funding from the federal government and private sector, as well as examining other options such as a government royalty and equity investment. - Strongly agree

5. Who should be the owner(s) of future large scale renewable energy projects (i.e. above one megawatt)? (Please select all that apply))

Government of Newfoundland and Labrador

Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro / Nalcor Energy

Private company

Regions/municipalities/communities

Other. Please specify below

5b. If other, please specify. *

6. Do you have any further suggestions/clarification regarding investment and financial support that you would like to provide?

Yes, please outline below

6b. Please outline your suggestions/clarity regarding investment and financial support.

7. What is the maximum percentage increase in your electricity bill that you are willing to pay to further increase the penetration of renewable energy in the province?

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