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We connect the right specialists to every file, those who know the specific municipality, the specific agency, and the approval pathway the project demands.

Energy projects span a spectrum from renewable generation to conventional fuel infrastructure, each with its own regulatory pathway.

Renewable energy projects require careful site layout optimization alongside the land development engineering package. Crozier designs civil infrastructure and access roads, manages stormwater and grading, and coordinates with provincial and federal regulators.

Fuel storage and transfer facilities bring a different set of requirements: robust servicing, containment systems, safety planning, and environmental risk management. Through more than 10,000 projects across Ontario, Crozier has cultivated deep relationships with Canada’s most respected planning and architecture firms, environmental consultants, and legal advisors. We connect the right specialists to every file, those who know the specific municipality, the specific agency, and the approval pathway the project demands. Complementary disciplines including structural engineering, hydrogeology, environmental consulting, and landscape architecture are brought to bear as each project requires.

Alderville First Nation Solar Park

Rosneath, Ontario

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Long Lake FuelCo Fuel Depot

Longlac, Ontario

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Batchewana First Nation Energy Plan

Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario

The items below represent the studies, reports, and approvals most frequently required for energy projects. Every file is different — this is a curated highlight, not an exhaustive list.

Studies & Deliverables We Prepare

  • Functional Servicing Reports (FSR)
  • Traffic Impact Studies (TIS)
  • Site Plan Drawings

Approvals & Permits We Help Secure

  • Zoning By-law Amendments (ZBA)
  • Municipal Site Plan Approval (SPA)
  • Environmental Compliance Approval (ECA): MECP

Frequently Asked Questions

What approvals does an energy project need in Ontario?

Energy projects typically require Zoning By-law Amendments (ZBA), Municipal Site Plan Approval (SPA), and an Environmental Compliance Approval (ECA) from the MECP.

What studies and deliverables are typically required?

A typical energy file includes a Functional Servicing Report (FSR), Traffic Impact Study (TIS), and Site Plan Drawings.

How long does the approvals process take?

Timelines vary significantly by sector and scale. Fuel storage facilities typically move through municipal approvals in 12 to 24 months.

Who does Crozier work with?

Crozier works with energy developers, fuel distributors, renewable energy operators, and utility providers.

Explore the Full Range of What Crozier Delivers

Every project requires a different combination of studies, reports, and approvals. Visit our dedicated hub pages to explore the complete list of deliverables Crozier prepares and the approvals we routinely facilitate across all market sectors.

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