CanREA Connects—British Columbia

May 1, 2025
Vancouver, B.C.  

CanREA’s first-ever CanREA Connects—British Columbia networking event in Vancouver was a resounding success, bringing together more than 100 key players from the wind, solar and energy storage sector in BC.   

Facilitated by Evan Wilson, CanREA’s Vice-President of Policy—Western Canada and National Affairs, and Patricia Lightburn, CanREA’s new BC Director, this newest edition of the popular CanREA Connects series of cross-Canada networking events provided a vibrant platform for networking, learning and collaboration for our members and friends in British Columbia.  

The event welcomed a diverse group of industry professionals, senior executives and decision-makers, fostering valuable connections within BC’s clean-energy sector. 

Guests gained a deeper understanding of how CanREA is advocating for wind, solar and energy storage solutions to deliver clean, reliable and affordable energy in British Columbia, and across the country, as part of CanREA’s mission of advancing Canada’s energy future through advocacy and public engagement.

The event also fostered discussions about emerging projectsand investment opportunities within BC’s unique energy market and regulatory landscape. 

Caption: CanREA’s Evan Wilson, Patricia Lightburn and Kelly Hall with Jack Magnus from Clean Energy BC.
Caption: Patricia Lightburn (CanREA), Cheyanne Quinn, Elise Vlasak and Drew Stewart (Metis Nation British Columbia) and Kell Hall (CanREA).
Caption: Gordan Zhang and Randy Sun (Bcon Energy) with CanREA’s Patricia Lightburn.
Caption: CanREA’s Patricia Lightburn with Rob Drummond, Lyle Thompson and Carolyn Prentice (Hatfield Consultants).
Caption: CanREA’s Patricia Lightburn and CanREA’s Board Member, Isabelle Deguise (RES Group).
Caption: CanREA Board Chair Colleen Giroux-Schmidt (Innergex) with CanREA’s Patricia Lightburn, and Ina Gjoka and Julia Mancinelli (both from Innergex).

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to event sponsor EDF Renewables, special guests and all attendees who made this event a success. Your collaboration is vital in shaping the future of renewable energy in British Columbia and beyond.

Caption: CanREA’s new BC Policy Director, Patricia Lightburn.

Stay tuned for more events and future opportunities to connect with the CanREA community, including our Energy Storage Alberta Summit in Calgary on June 3rd, 2025.