The design and development phase expands on the work done in the pre-feasibility phase and includes the following activities:

Part A:

• environmental constraints analysis
• obtaining site control
• resource assessment
• review of required regulatory approvals
• capital cost estimates with equipment specifications
• organizational development
• project coordination

Part B:

• developing a business and financing plan
• resource control such as fuel contract negotiations, if applicable
• engineering studies
• project coordination

The design and development phase will cover up to 60 percent of eligible costs to a maximum of $250,000, less any funding received in the first phase. Please see the Program Rules for more details about the AREF.