Category: News Release

Manitoba announces new energy plan calling for 600 MW of new wind energy with Indigenous majority partnerships.  

Ottawa, September 20, 2024—The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) celebrates the prospect of important new opportunities for wind generation in Manitoba, as announced today by Premier Wab Kinew, Finance Minister Adrien Sala (the Minister responsible for the Public Utilities Board and Minister responsible for Manitoba Hydro), and Environment and Climate Change Minister Tracy Schmidt (the Minister responsible for Efficiency Manitoba). 

As outlined in Manitoba’s Affordable Energy Plan, Manitoba Hydro will issue an Expression of Interest for up to 600 MW of near-term wind generation projects with Indigenous majority ownership.  

“CanREA proudly welcomes Manitoba’s historic partnerships in wind generation, empowering Indigenous communities with capital support for a sustainable energy future,” said Vittoria Bellissimo, CanREA’s President and CEO.  

“Across Canada, renewable energy and energy storage projects are increasingly integrating Indigenous equity—clearly, the momentum is building. CanREA and its members are committed to fostering successful partnerships that deliver value to local communities and electricity consumers alike. With this announcement, Manitobans can look forward to reliable, affordable and clean electricity in the future.” 

The announcement also outlines how an Indigenous loan guarantee program will provide First Nations and Métis the capital support and capacity to participate in the energy transition and finance new partnerships in wind generation. 

“The government of Manitoba has been thoughtful with the rollout of their Affordable Energy Plan. By committing to reducing the barriers for Indigenous communities and companies striving to access capital, and by streamlining the regulatory process for connecting new projects that are both front of the meter and behind the meter, they are setting the province up for success,” said Fernando Melo, CanREA’s Federal Director. 

Canada’s wind and solar industry has a strong history of Indigenous Equity Ownership, and CanREA has been pushing for an equal access to capital for Indigenous companies and communities through the Federal Indigenous Loan Guarantee Program and the Clean Technology and Clean Electricity Investment Tax Credits.  

CanREA is looking forward to supporting the Manitoba government and Manitoba Hydro as the new plan is implemented, by sharing expertise on how best to quickly deploy low-cost renewables to achieve their electricity supply targets. 

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“CanREA proudly welcomes Manitoba’s historic partnerships in wind generation, empowering Indigenous communities with capital support for a sustainable energy future. Across Canada, renewable energy and energy storage projects are increasingly integrating Indigenous equity—clearly, the momentum is building. CanREA and its members are committed to fostering successful partnerships that deliver value to local communities and electricity consumers alike. With this announcement, Manitobans can look forward to reliable, affordable and clean electricity in the future.” 

—Vittoria Bellissimo, President and CEO, Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA)

“The government of Manitoba has been thoughtful with the rollout of their Affordable Energy Plan. By committing to reducing the barriers for Indigenous communities and companies striving to access capital, and by streamlining the regulatory process for connecting new projects that are both front of the meter and behind the meter, they are setting up this province for success.” 

—Fernando Melo, Federal Director, Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) 

For interview opportunities, please contact: 

Michaela Ianni, Communications Specialist 
Canadian Renewable Energy Association 
communications@renewablesassociation.ca 

About CanREA  

The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) is the voice for wind energy, solar energy and energy storage solutions that will power Canada’s energy future. We work to create the conditions for a modern energy system through stakeholder advocacy and public engagement. Our diverse members are uniquely positioned to deliver clean, low-cost, reliable, flexible and scalable solutions for Canada’s energy needs. For more information on how Canada can use wind energy, solar energy and energy storage to help achieve its net-zero commitments, consult “Powering Canada’s Journey to Net-Zero: CanREA’s 2050 Vision.” Follow us on Twitter/X and LinkedIn. Subscribe to our newsletter here. Learn more at renewablesassociation.ca.

CanREA’s Go Solar Guide 2024 is the go-to resource for Canadians looking to install solar on their rooftops and homes.

Ottawa, July 22, 2024—The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) launched the 2024 edition of its highly anticipated annual Go Solar Guide today. This free consumer guide contains everything homeowners and small business owners need to know when planning their solar installation projects.

CanREA’s Go Solar Guide answers consumers’ most important questions, such as how solar PV harnesses the power of the sun, what rooftop and other structural factors need to be considered before installing a system, what questions to ask solar installer companies, and how to determine the solar potential of a home or business.

It also provides detailed, useful and current information on how to finance a solar project across Canada.

“This year, several Canadian jurisdictions have announced new financial incentive programs designed to encourage homeowners and small business owners to invest in solar installations,” said Vittoria Bellissimo, CanREA President and CEO. “CanREA tracks these announcements carefully and provides up-to-date information in our annual Go Solar Guide, as well as timely updates through our newsletters, social media and website.”

This year’s Go Solar Guide includes a directory of 45 solar installers and 14 equipment suppliers and other service providers serving provinces across Canada, all CanREA members in good standing who have signed the CanREA member code of conduct. This makes it easy for Canadians from coast to coast to find a local CanREA member company to install their solar PV system.

In Canada, solar PV systems installed on residential, commercial and industrial rooftops are currently providing 1.2 GW of solar power directly to those homes and businesses. Canadians added 86 MW of new on-site solar in 2023 alone, according to CanREA’s annual data report.

Why are so many Canadians opting to go solar? In addition to the environmental benefits, it increases a family’s energy independence and saves them money on their utility bills. What’s more, when paired with energy storage, a solar home is better prepared for power outages or natural disasters.

“It’s clear why more and more consumers are choosing to generate their own solar energy on-site, and it’s also interesting how this trend can benefit the electricity system,” said Bellissimo. “When less electricity needs to be purchased from the grid, this can help mitigate the need to build new utility-scale electricity generation, transmission and distribution infrastructure, which can then reduce overall costs for the electricity system. It’s a win-win for everyone.”

The Go Solar Guide 2024 is available for free on CanREA’s website. 

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“This year, several Canadian jurisdictions have announced new financial incentive programs designed to encourage homeowners and small business owners to invest in solar installations. CanREA tracks these announcements carefully and provides up-to-date information in our annual Go Solar Guide, as well as timely updates through our newsletters, social media and website.”

“It’s clear why more and more consumers are choosing to generate their own solar energy on-site, and it’s also interesting how this trend can benefit the electricity system, When less electricity needs to be purchased from the grid, this can help mitigate the need to build new utility-scale electricity generation, transmission and distribution infrastructure, which can then reduce overall costs for the electricity system. It’s a win-win for everyone.”  

—Vittoria Bellissimo, President and CEO, Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA)

For interview opportunities, please contact:

Michaela Ianni, Communications Specialist 
Canadian Renewable Energy Association 
613-805-4465
communications@renewablesassociation.ca 

About CanREA

The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) is the voice for wind energy, solar energy and energy storage solutions that will power Canada’s energy future. We work to create the conditions for a modern energy system through stakeholder advocacy and public engagement. Our diverse members are uniquely positioned to deliver clean, low-cost, reliable, flexible and scalable solutions for Canada’s energy needs. For more information on how Canada can use wind energy, solar energy and energy storage to help achieve its net-zero commitments, consult “Powering Canada’s Journey to Net-Zero: CanREA’s 2050 Vision.” Follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn. Subscribe to our newsletter here. Learn more at renewablesassociation.ca.

As Alberta Director, Radha Rajagopalan will represent CanREA members and help advance policy outcomes in the province.

Calgary, July 19, 2024—CanREA is excited to welcome Radha Rajagopalan as our new Director, Alberta. She will represent CanREA members in Alberta, lead the Alberta Network, engage with stakeholders and manage CanREA’s policy work in the province.

“Alberta is currently abuzz over changes in the electricity market. I’m excited to join CanREA during this critical time and eager to help chart our course to a brighter future,” said Rajagopalan. 

Prior to joining CanREA, she worked for the Government of Alberta in various roles, including as Chief of Staff to the Deputy Minister of Environment and Protected Areas and the Climate Change Office. She has also worked for the Government of Canada, the Government of Ontario and the City of Toronto.

Rajagopalan holds a Master’s degree in urban planning from the University of Toronto.

She is based in Edmonton. 

To see CanREA’s growing roster of professionals serving Canada’s renewable energy industry, visit the “Our team” webpage.

Successful new conference in Toronto opens dialogue between the finance and clean power industries.

Toronto, June 19, 2024—Nearly 140 people attended the sold-out, inaugural edition of the Clean Power Finance Canada—CanREA Summit, held at CIBC Square in downtown Toronto today. This full-day conference hosted by the Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) brought together industry leaders and investment experts to discuss the financial landscape of Canada’s clean-energy market. 

“We created the Clean Power Finance Canada Summit to open dialogue between the finance and clean power industries, because the clean energy transition represents a massive investment opportunity in Canada,” said Vittoria Bellissimo, CanREA’s President and CEO. “We need to invest in renewables and energy storage to reach Canada’s climate targets, as well as to meet the growing demand for electricity, and to stay competitive in a rapidly digitizing economy.”  

The conference convened expert speakers to help investors understand the particularities of renewable energy and energy storage projects, while providing valuable insights on financing for CanREA member companies and the full clean-energy sector.  

In his opening remarks, James Brooks (Managing Director & Co-Head of Energy, Infrastructure & Transition Investment Banking at CIBC Capital Markets) emphasized the importance of financial strategies in advancing Canada’s clean energy future. 

As the keynote speaker, the Hon. Lisa Raitt (Vice-Chair of Global Investment Banking at CIBC and former federal Minister of Transport, of Labour, and of Natural Resources) highlighted the critical role of strategic investments and policy support in accelerating Canada’s clean energy transition. 

Over the course of the day, five panel discussions explored different aspects of the summit’s theme, including:  

• “State of the Industry: Clean Power in Canada” provided a finance-focused overview of the clean-energy investment landscape in Canada.  
• “Revenues & Reporting: Understanding Clean Power Value Streams” delved into the various revenue streams and market pricing available across Canada. 
• “The Game of Risk: Identifying & Mitigating Risk Profiles for Clean-Power Projects” discussed how the industry manages and mitigates the risks faced by clean power projects, including supply-chain management, project siting and permitting, transmission access, political carbon pricing risk, and workforce development. 
• “Indigenous Equity Financing: Exploring Funding Avenues for Indigenous Partnerships,” identified barriers faced by Indigenous communities in securing financing for equity partnerships in clean energy projects, as well as solutions to these challenges. 
• “Financing the Innovators: Emerging Clean-Power Technologies” showcased innovative technologies poised to transform the clean energy landscape, such as green hydrogen, long-duration energy storage and offshore wind.  

With standing room only in these sessions, the popular conference provided critical insights into the financial mechanisms driving Canada’s clean energy future, along with networking opportunities when all attendees could mingle and discuss matters further.  

CanREA wishes to thank all attendees, moderators and speakers for helping to make the Clean Power Finance Canada—CanREA Summit a success. A special word of thanks to Presenting Sponsor, CIBC, and Bronze Sponsors Compass Energy Consulting, DNV, Evolugen, Osler, Phoventus Canada and Gallagher.  

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“We created the Clean Power Finance Canada Summit to open dialogue between the finance and clean power industries, because the clean energy transition represents a massive investment opportunity in Canada. We need to invest in renewables and energy storage to reach Canada’s climate targets, as well as to meet the growing demand for electricity, and to stay competitive in a rapidly digitizing economy.” 

—Vittoria Bellissimo, President and CEO, Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA)

For interview opportunities, please contact:

Michaela Ianni, Communications Specialist 
Canadian Renewable Energy Association 
613-805-4465
communications@renewablesassociation.ca 

About CanREA

The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) is the voice for wind energy, solar energy and energy storage solutions that will power Canada’s energy future. We work to create the conditions for a modern energy system through stakeholder advocacy and public engagement. Our diverse members are uniquely positioned to deliver clean, low-cost, reliable, flexible and scalable solutions for Canada’s energy needs. For more information on how Canada can use wind energy, solar energy and energy storage to help achieve its net-zero commitments, consult “Powering Canada’s Journey to Net-Zero: CanREA’s 2050 Vision.” Follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn. Subscribe to our newsletter here. Learn more at renewablesassociation.ca.

The passing of Bill C-59, which implements the Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit, makes Canada a more competitive place to invest in renewable energy and energy storage.

Ottawa, June 19, 2024—The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) celebrates the passage today of Bill C-59, implementing the long-awaited Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit (Cleantech ITC).  

“The Clean Technology ITC will drive momentum for the renewable energy and energy storage industries in Canada. It will make Canada a more competitive place to invest, creating new opportunities for our members in all provinces and territories,” said Vittoria Bellissimo, CanREA’s President and CEO.  

Entitled An Act to implement certain provisions of the fall economic statement tabled in Parliament on November 21, 2023 and certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 28, 2023, Bill C-59 makes the Cleantech ITC available to companies looking to invest in Canada’s wind energy, solar energy, and energy storage industries. It allows companies investing in renewable energy and energy storage projects to recoup between 20 and 30 percent of their capital costs as a refundable tax credit. 

“The Cleantech ITC is potentially worth billions to the renewable energy and energy storage industries,” said Fernando Melo, CanREA’s Federal Director. “Its relatively straightforward design and refundability will put Canada in a competitive position relative to the US and other jurisdictions that are looking to decarbonize their electricity systems.” 

CanREA has been at the table with Finance Canada since August 2022 to successfully advocate for and advise on a Canadian response to the Inflation Reduction Act in the U.S.  

With this Bill, the government has put Canada on track to meet its climate targets and stay economically competitive in a rapidly digitizing economy. What’s more, it will give investors confidence that Canada will remain competitive in the long term, as the Bill specifies that the Cleantech ITC will remain available to 2034. 

“It is important to note that much more progress needs to be made to ensure and encourage Indigenous participation in the future of the electricity sector,” said Melo.  

CanREA had advocated that Indigenous communities and companies be included in the Cleantech ITC, in addition to the Clean Electricity ITC because, as noted in CanREA’s response to the Federal Budget last April, it is critical to ensure that Indigenous companies and communities can fully participate in Canada’s many calls for power. 

Now that the Cleantech ITC has been implemented, CanREA will continue to work with the government and all parliamentarians to ensure the speedy introduction and passage of the Clean Electricity ITC. 

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“The Clean Technology ITC will drive momentum for the renewable energy and energy storage industries in Canada. It will make Canada a more competitive place to invest, creating new opportunities for our members in all provinces and territories.”  

—Vittoria Bellissimo, President and CEO, Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA)  

“The Cleantech ITC is potentially worth billions to the renewable energy and energy storage industries. Its relatively straightforward design and refundability will put Canada in a competitive position relative to the US and other jurisdictions that are looking to decarbonize their electricity systems.”   

—Fernando Melo, Federal Director, Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) 

“It is important to note that much more progress needs to be made to ensure and encourage Indigenous participation in the future of the electricity sector.” 

—Fernando Melo, Federal Director, Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA)

For interview opportunities, please contact:

Michaela Ianni, Communications Specialist 
Canadian Renewable Energy Association 
613-805-4465 
communications@renewablesassociation.ca 

About CanREA

The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) is the voice for wind energy, solar energy and energy storage solutions that will power Canada’s energy future. We work to create the conditions for a modern energy system through stakeholder advocacy and public engagement. Our diverse members are uniquely positioned to deliver clean, low-cost, reliable, flexible and scalable solutions for Canada’s energy needs. For more information on how Canada can use wind energy, solar energy and energy storage to help achieve its net-zero commitments, consult “Powering Canada’s Journey to Net-Zero: CanREA’s 2050 Vision.” Follow us on Twitter/X and LinkedIn. Subscribe to our newsletter here. Learn more at renewablesassociation.ca. 

Siting clarity effectively strikes a balance between the growing need for clean energy and the need to protect prime agricultural areas. 

Toronto, June 7, 2024—The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) supports greater clarity on the siting of renewable energy and energy storage in Ontario, as expressed in a joint letter issued yesterday to the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) by the Ontario Minister of Energy and the Ontario Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.  

“This ministerial joint letter provides siting clarity for CanREA members, as well as for project stakeholders and rights holders, such as Indigenous communities, municipalities, landowners and farmers,” said Leonard Kula, CanREA’s Vice President of Policy—Eastern Canada and Utility Affairs.  

CanREA and its members worked with leaders in both ministries, as well other key stakeholders, to support the development of this positive outcome. 

“Clean-energy projects are needed to meet Ontario’s growing needs. This siting clarity will encourage their development in optimal locations to minimize impact on agricultural lands across the province,” Kula said. 

The ministerial joint letter provides clear planning considerations for agricultural areas and ongoing electricity procurements. Specifically:  

• For clean-energy projects located outside prime agricultural areas, such as on rural lands or lands designated for commercial or industrial purposes, an Agricultural Impact Assessment (AIA) will not be required.  

• Solar energy projects will be restricted in prime agricultural areas, as defined in municipal official plans.  

• Wind energy and energy storage projects may be sited in prime agricultural areas if they complete an AIA and receive municipal council support.  

“We have been advocating to the government to uphold local municipal decision-making authority for the siting of clean energy projects,” said Eric Muller, CanREA’s Director for Ontario. “We are pleased to see this reflected in this ministerial joint letter, which aims to ensure that municipal councils actively approve the siting of energy-generation resources, ensuring that communities are adequately informed and involved.” 

There are still details to sort out regarding the siting of projects under development, such as the process for developing and approving an AIA. CanREA will continue to work with the Ontario government and CanREA members to achieve clarity on such details. 

“This is an important step forward,” said Kula. “Affordable clean energy has a key role to play in Ontario: With the support of rural municipalities, and in partnership with Indigenous communities, properly sited wind energy, solar energy and energy storage projects can extend Ontario’s clean-electricity advantage and support our economic growth.” 

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“This ministerial joint letter provides siting clarity for CanREA members, as well as for project stakeholders and rights holders, such as Indigenous communities, municipalities, landowners and farmers. Clean-energy projects are needed to meet Ontario’s growing needs. This siting clarity will encourage their development in optimal locations to minimize impact on agricultural lands across the province.”  

—Leonard Kula, CanREA’s Vice President of Policy—Eastern Canada and Utility Affairs   

“We have been advocating to the government to uphold local municipal decision-making authority for siting of clean energy projects. We are pleased to see this reflected in this ministerial joint letter which aims to ensure that municipal councils actively approve the siting of energy-generation resources, ensuring that communities are adequately informed and involved.”   

—Eric Muller, CanREA’s Director for Ontario 

“This is an important step forward. Affordable clean energy has a key role to play in Ontario: With the support of rural municipalities, and in partnership with Indigenous communities, properly sited wind energy, solar energy and energy storage projects can extend Ontario’s clean-electricity advantage and support our economic growth.”   

 —Leonard Kula, CanREA’s Vice President of Policy—Eastern Canada and Utility Affairs   

For media inquiries or interview opportunities, please contact:

Michaela Ianni, Communications Specialist 
Canadian Renewable Energy Association
613-805-4465    
communications@renewablesassociation.ca   

About CanREA

The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) is the voice for wind energy, solar energy and energy storage solutions that will power Canada’s energy future. We work to create the conditions for a modern energy system through stakeholder advocacy and public engagement. Our diverse members are uniquely positioned to deliver clean, low-cost, reliable, flexible and scalable solutions for Canada’s energy needs. For more information on how Canada can use wind energy, solar energy and energy storage to help achieve its net-zero commitments, consult “Powering Canada’s Journey to Net-Zero: CanREA’s 2050 Vision.” Follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn. Subscribe to our newsletter here. Become a member here. Learn more at renewablesassociation.ca.    

CanREA holds a full-day conference in Calgary examining how energy storage can benefit Albertans.

Calgary, June 5, 2024—The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) held a successful inaugural edition of its new annual event, Energy Storage Alberta—CanREA Summit. Nearly 200 people attended the Summit in Calgary today.

“CanREA created a full-day conference about energy storage in Alberta because it is important to delve into this topic to provide clarity and timely information as our province designs and implements a Restructured Energy Market or REM,” said CanREA President and CEO Vittoria Bellissimo.

CanREA welcomed Alberta’s Minister of Affordability and Utilities, Nathan Neudorf, as the keynote speaker. Minister Neudorf shared his vision for energy storage in Alberta and his views on the path forward.

“Energy storage is a key component of the clean, low-cost, reliable, flexible and scalable solutions that Alberta needs, as do provinces across Canada,” said Bellissimo. “It is a critical technology for our sustainable energy future, presents exciting opportunities for the industry and brings value to Alberta ratepayers.”

Energy Storage Alberta 2024 kicked off with an overview session called “What’s next for the Alberta electricity market, and why do we need energy storage?” This panel examined the system and market changes expected in the next five years, focusing on how energy storage can play a significant role in keeping the lights on, affordably.

The four subsequent panels focused on reliability products, wires solutions, market participation and innovation in energy storage technologies, respectively.

CanREA invited energy-storage innovators to present case studies, both from within Alberta and from other jurisdictions, as well as subject-matter experts to lead discussions and answer two key questions: Are we set up for policy, regulatory and market success for energy storage in Alberta? And if not, how can we set ourselves up for success?

“It is very clear to me that, as we aim to deliver clean, reliable, affordable electricity to Albertans, we will need more energy storage: we need all the energy, capacity, ancillary services and non-wires solutions that it brings to the table,” said Bellissimo.

CanREA wishes to thank all attendees, moderators and speakers for helping to make the Summit a success. A special word of thanks to Silver-level sponsors Enfinite and Northland Power, and Bronze-level sponsors Bennett Jones and ATCO EnPower.

Background information: What is energy storage?

In its simplest definition, energy storage is anything that allows us to store energy in a form that can be utilized in the future—hours, days or possibly months later, depending on the technology.

Many different energy-storage technologies are in development in Canada, with some already in operation. They include batteries, hydrogen, mechanical storage (pumped hydro, compressed air, flywheels) and thermal methods. 

Batteries are probably the best-known form of energy-storage technology. But energy storage is so much more than lithium-ion batteries. Technologies are changing, companies are innovating, and new systems to solve clean-electricity challenges are being deployed every year. 

In “Beyond the battery: Innovative energy storage technologies,” a panel at Energy Storage Alberta—CanREA Summit in June 2024, panelists presented their innovative energy-storage technologies, including long-duration storage and new battery chemistries. 

What’s more, these technologies can do much more than simply store energy: They can provide many key services, including wires services (such as capacity value, peak shaving, voltage support, frequency regulation, and transmission & distribution deferral and congestion management), reliability services (such as regulating reserve, spinning reserve and black start), and market services (such as time shift, arbitrage, demand charge reduction and backup power).

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Nearly 200 people attended the inaugural edition of CanREA’s Energy Storage Alberta Summit in Calgary on June 5, 2024. This full-day conference examined the myriad ways that energy storage technologies will be critical for Alberta’s sustainable energy future.

The full photo album will be posted here.

Quotes

“CanREA created a full-day conference about energy storage in Alberta because it is important to delve into this topic to provide clarity and timely information as our province designs and implements a Restructured Energy Market or REM.”  

“Energy storage is a key component of the clean, low-cost, reliable, flexible and scalable solutions that Alberta needs, as do provinces across Canada. It is a critical technology for our sustainable energy future, presents exciting opportunities for the industry and brings value to Alberta ratepayers.”

“It is very clear to me that, as we aim to deliver clean, reliable, affordable electricity to Albertans, we will need more energy storage: we need all the energy, capacity, ancillary services and non-wires solutions that it brings to the table.”

—Vittoria Bellissimo, President and CEO, Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA)

For interview opportunities, please contact:

Michaela Ianni, Communications Specialist  
Canadian Renewable Energy Association   
communications@renewablesassociation.ca   

About CanREA

The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) is the voice for wind energy, solar energy and energy storage solutions that will power Canada’s energy future. We work to create the conditions for a modern energy system through stakeholder advocacy and public engagement. Our diverse members are uniquely positioned to deliver clean, low-cost, reliable, flexible and scalable solutions for Canada’s energy needs. For more information on how Canada can use wind energy, solar energy and energy storage to help achieve its net-zero commitments, consult “Powering Canada’s Journey to Net-Zero: CanREA’s 2050 Vision.” Follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn. Subscribe to our newsletter here. Become a member here. Learn more at renewablesassociation.ca.