More transparency in fees, keeping green energy commitments and shifting from coal to natural gas, are some of the highlights in the first "Regional Energy Paper" from the Windsor-Essex Chamber of Commerce.

David Diemer is the chair of the chamber's Environment and Energy Committee and said one of the main points is green energy.

He said it's necessary for Ontario to keep commitments made to participants in the renewable energy sector by making timely and required upgrades to the grid in an effort to allow the connections.

"I know there's a number of individuals or entities with fine contracts but unable to connect under the MicroFIT program," he said.

The paper, Diemer said, is more than just a list of ideas; it's a call for action.

"Certainly the paper is going to be sent to the Minister of Energy and local MPPs. We're hoping to have some dialogue, get some feedback on our recommendations, hopefully put some of those recommendations in play and effect some change that will be of benefit to our business members," Diemer said.

Diemer said the chamber believes greater transparency will force "some cost discipline to the system" and lead to greater accountability.

The paper also outlines the chamber's support for a shift from coal to natural gas in the supply mix for electricity.