July 15, 2026 Blue Devil Golf Course 2300 194 Ave SE, Calgary
Tee up for one of Alberta’s most anticipated renewable energy networking events.
Once a consistently sold-out event, the CanREA Alberta Golf Tournament brings the province’s wind, solar and energy storage community back to the fairway. Trade meeting rooms for fairways and connect with industry leaders, partners and clients in a relaxed, outdoor setting. Register as an individual or a foursome.
What to expect
8:00 a.m. – Shotgun start (scramble format)
Fuel up with a light breakfast before you tee off
Engage along the way with sponsor activations across the course
Stay energized with lunch and refreshments on-site after the game
Why attend
Connect with key players in Alberta’s wind, solar and energy storage sector
Strengthen client relationships in a relaxed, casual setting
Increase your visibility within CanREA’s member network
Enjoy a standout summer event with industry peers
Take your shot at the returning hole-in-one contest for a chance to win a $10,000 prize, one of the day’s most anticipated on-course highlights.
The CanREA Golf Tournament offers high-visibility sponsorship opportunities designed to connect your brand with decision-makers across the industry.
From on-course activations to premium networking exposure, you will have the ability to showcase your company to a concentrated audience of decision-makers.
CanREA Connects—Atlantic Canada spring networking reception
June 15, 2026, 5 p.m.–7 p.m. Stewart McKelvey (1741 Lower Water Street, Suite 600, Halifax, Nova Scotia)
CanREA Connects—Atlantic Canada is a focused regional networking reception for professionals active in Canada’s East Coast wind, solar and energy storage market.
As provinces across the region advance decarbonization strategies, grid modernization efforts and new project development, this reception brings together developers, utilities, partners, investors, policymakers, and service providers to exchange perspectives on near-term opportunities and implementation realities.
Attendees will hear brief regional updates from CanREA’s policy team and continue strategic conversations in an informal, business-focused setting designed to strengthen coordination across the value chain.
Designed for relationship-building and market alignment, CanREA Connects—Atlantic Canada convenes decision-makers shaping the next phase of wind, solar and energy storage deployment in the region.
Enjoy complimentary appetizers and drinks while connecting with the people shaping Atlantic Canada’s energy future.
ITC Update 2026: How to claim and maximize the CTITC on your Canadian projects
April 1, 2026
Canada’s Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit (CTITC) continues to play a central role in advancing wind, solar and energy storage deployment across the country. As projects move from announcement to execution, developers and investors are navigating real-world questions around eligibility, documentation, audits and compliance.
This webinar brought together leading practitioners from LCAB and Deloitte to share practical insights from the latest year of ITC claims and implementation experience. Drawing on active project portfolios across Canada, speakers provided a grounded update on how the program is working in practice and what organizations should be doing now to position projects for successful claims.
Participants gained a clearer understanding of evolving expectations from regulators, common pitfalls emerging through audits, and how early planning can improve outcomes for both developers and capital providers.
Key takeaways from the webinar:
Why documentation remains the single most important success factor
How small technical and administrative details can materially affect eligibility and claim value
Strategies to plan ahead and structure projects to maximize CTITC benefits
Moderated by Imran Noorani, CanREA’s Vice President of Policy, this session was designed for developers, independent power producers, investors, tax professionals, EPCs and project stakeholders seeking practical guidance on navigating Canada’s clean economy investment tax credit landscape in 2026.
Speakers
Louis Boivin leads Deloitte’s Gi3 team (Government Investment and Innovation Incentives) for Quebec, comprising over 60 professionals across the province. He also leads Deloitte’s national Clean Economy Investment Tax Credits practice, which includes more than 25 tax specialists, engineers, and computer scientists nationwide. Louis has coordinated several initiatives to enhance Quebec and Canadian tax incentive regimes. A member of the Québec Bar, he holds law degrees in civil and common law from McGill University and a Master’s in Tax Law from the University of Montreal/HÉC. Louis joined Deloitte in 2001, became partner in 2011, and specializes in government incentives (tax incentives and grants) for the renewables, mining, and manufacturing sectors. His clients include multinationals and private organizations with operations across Canada.
Etienne Lecompte is a recognized cleantech entrepreneur with approximately 15 years of experience in renewable energy, software development and regulatory compliance. Over the course of his career, he has founded and grown several companies focused on advancing clean energy solutions. He strongly believes renewable energy projects are part of the solution to today’s energy challenges and emphasizes the importance of managing regulatory programs pragmatically and proactively. Through LCAB, Etienne is currently supporting more than 50 projects across Canada claiming investment tax credits and has been involved at every stage of project development. Etienne is a graduate of McGill University and holds an MBA from INSEAD.
CanREA Connects—Quebec spring networking reception
May 21, 2026, 5 p.m.–7 p.m. École des hautes études commerciales (HEC) Hélène-Desmarais Building 501 De La Gauchetière St. W., Montréal, QC
Following the Renewable Energy Quebec Summit, the CanREA Connects—Quebec networking reception in Montréal is your chance to connect with the key players on Quebec’s renewable energy scene. Whether you’re passionate about wind, solar or energy storage, this event is the perfect opportunity to meet industry leaders, share ideas and enjoy a lively atmosphere alongside fellow professionals.
Don’t wait—these tickets are in high demand and will be gone before you know it.
Position your brand as a networking sponsor at CanREA Connects and engage with top industry leaders driving wind, solar and energy storage innovations across Canada.
May 21, 2026, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. HEC Montréal Hélène-Desmarais Building, 3rd floor 501 De la Gauchetière Street West, Montréal, QC
Renewable Energy Quebec (formerly Net-Zero Quebec) is returning to Montréal on May 21, bringing together industry leaders, investors, policymakers and partners for a full day of conversations about Quebec’s clean energy future.
Among this year’s featured speakers is Jimmy Jean, Vice-President, Chief Economist and Strategist at Desjardins Group, who will provide a candid overview of the macroeconomic landscape, investment conditions and signals guiding decision making in Quebec and across Canada.
The morning will continue with an opening panel on the wind industry, which plays an ever-growing role in Quebec’s energy supply. The discussion will highlight how essential collaboration is between project developers, First Nations and municipal governments to bring strategic wind infrastructure to fruition in Quebec.
The opening panel will be followed by two concurrent discussions, one on financing options to support major investments in the coming decades and the other on the very real impact of current supply chain and labour issues, two key elements for stimulating the local economy through a successful energy transition.
In the afternoon, a fireside chat series will provide food for thought before participants move on to one of two concurrent panels. These will address the challenges of rolling out large-scale renewable projects in Quebec while meeting environmental and social standards, and the issue of growing energy demand as many sectors of the economy decarbonize.
The day will wrap up with closing remarks and a networking reception, CanREA Connects—Quebec, a perfect opportunity to continue your conversations in a more informal setting.
Canada’s clean electricity build-out represents one of the most attractive infrastructure investment opportunities of the coming decade. Electrification, industrial growth and rising system demand are driving a multi-billion-dollar expansion across provinces, supported by structured procurement programs, long-term contracted revenues and clear federal investment incentives.
Hosted by presenting sponsor CIBC, Clean Power Finance Canada is a deal-focused, full-day national conference in Toronto built around this investment moment. The conference brings together developers, capital providers, Indigenous partners and procurement entities to advance financeable projects and accelerate capital deployment. It is the only Canadian forum dedicated specifically to connecting the clean power sector with the finance and investment community.
At the centre of the conference experience is a dedicated Investor Lounge, designed as an all-day connective space. This curated environment supports one-to-one meetings, facilitated matchmaking between developers and funders, and structured capital conversations focused on advancing financeable projects.
Who is this summit for?
Clean Power Finance Canada is designed for senior decision makers who need clarity on risk, returns and bankability in Canada’s clean electricity market. The program is grounded in real capital decisions, provincial market realities and the practical mechanics of financing projects through to delivery. The agenda brings together national perspective and regional depth with one constant focus: how capital is mobilized, structured and deployed to capture opportunity in Canada’s electricity market.
The conference concludes with CanREA Connects—Ontario, a curated networking reception structured to facilitate direct engagement between investors, lenders, developers and procurement entities.
Senior teams attend because this event delivers direct capital market value.
Position capital against Canada’s most investable opportunities Gain a clear view of where procurement programs, planning signals and contracting pathways are creating durable revenue streams across provinces.
Understand how market design shapes returns Examine how provincial market structures, procurement models and reliability requirements shape risk allocation and returns.
Price risk with greater confidence Learn how investors evaluate and price risk across jurisdictions, including the role of public capital tools and Indigenous partnership models.
Move from procurement to execution Explore how projects advance from procurement through financing, construction and operation.
Protect returns post-financial close Explore how disciplined execution, contracting strategy and risk management preserve capital through construction and into long-term operations.
A finance-first focus A tightly curated program focused on capital formation, bankability and execution.
Two focused program streams Parallel tracks examining power markets and system development, and capital structuring and project execution, anchored by a shared opening plenary that sets the national investment thesis.
A dedicated Investor Lounge An all-day Investor Lounge designed as a connective capital formation space. The Lounge supports structured one-to-one meetings, facilitated matchmaking between developers and funders, and disciplined capital conversations focused on advancing real projects.
Senior-level participation A forum intentionally designed for executives, institutional investors, lenders, public capital providers and decision makers shaping how projects get financed and built in Canada.
Sponsorship opportunities
Sponsoring Clean Power Finance Canada positions your organization at the centre of Canada’s most credible, finance-focused clean electricity conversation.
Sponsorship opportunities are designed to support visibility with senior decision makers, alignment with CanREA’s trusted convening role and meaningful engagement with capital-side and project-side leaders. Sponsors are recognized as contributors to informed, market-driven discussion on financing clean power in Canada.
Clean Power Finance Canada brings together the ecosystem responsible for financing and delivering clean electricity in Canada:
Capital providers Institutional investors, banks, lenders, insurers and public capital entities active in clean power
Developers and project sponsors Independent power producers and developers advancing financeable projects across Canada
Indigenous partners and investment entities Indigenous-led developers, ownership groups and financial partners shaping participation and governance models
Utilities, government, and procuring entities Organizations responsible for system planning, procurement and reliability outcomes
Advisors and service providers Legal, financial, technical and transaction specialists supporting project execution
This mix makes Clean Power Finance Canada the most targeted national forum for serious discussion on capital, risk and delivery in Canada’s clean electricity market.
Join the leaders shaping how clean power gets financed and built in Canada.
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CanREA Connects—Ontario spring networking reception
May 5, 2026, 5 p.m.–7 p.m. The Quay (100 Queens Quay E., 3rd floor, Toronto, Ontario)
Held immediately following Clean Power Finance Canada, CanREA Connects—Ontario is a focused regional networking reception for professionals active in Ontario’s electricity and clean power market.
Taking place just steps from the conference venue, this reception extends the day’s finance and investment conversations into a more informal, deal-oriented setting. As Ontario advances new procurement processes and system expansion plans, this is where developers, investors, utilities, Indigenous partners, policymakers and service providers continue the discussion.
Designed for relationship-building and business development, CanREA Connects—Ontario convenes decision-makers shaping the next phase of wind, solar and energy storage deployment in the province.
Enjoy complimentary appetizers and drinks while building the connections that move projects forward.
May 14, 2026, 5 p.m.–7 p.m. Deloitte (410 West Georgia Street, 23rd floor, Vancouver, B.C.)
CanREA Connects—British Columbia is a dedicated regional networking reception designed to convene developers, utilities, Indigenous partners, investors, policymakers, suppliers, non-profits and students at a pivotal moment for the province.
With new procurement processes underway and momentum building through initiatives like Wind& Solar BC, this is an opportunity to connect around what comes next for B.C.’s wind, solar and energy storage industry. This reception is designed to support alignment between policy direction and project delivery, strengthen private-public partnerships and help move viable projects forward.
Join us for an evening of meaningful conversation, strategic introductions and practical insight into B.C.’s current market landscape all in an informal setting with appetizers and refreshments.
Whether you are advancing development opportunities, structuring investments, shaping policy or building your career in renewables, CanREA Connects—British Columbia is where professionals come together to strengthen partnerships and grow the province’s renewable energy ecosystem.
Enjoy complimentary appetizers and drinks while connecting with the people shaping British Columbia’s energy future.
Alberta needs stable regulations and long-term revenue certainty to unlock the potential of energy storage to deliver affordable power and drive economic growth, industry, government and investors agreed Thursday at the Energy Storage Alberta Summit in Calgary.
More than 220 participants from across the sector gathered at the Canadian Renewable Energy Association’s the third annual Energy Storage Alberta Summit to examine how Alberta can scale energy storage while adapting to market and regulatory changes. The day-long event featured speeches and panel discussions with industry leaders, policymakers and energy experts all aligned on one clear priority: accelerating energy storage to keep pace with rising electricity demand and a rapidly evolving grid.
The Summit opened with a keynote address from Corey Hogan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources. Referencing experiences in South Australia, he pointed to the dramatic reduction in energy storage costs in the past decade and outlined how the federal government is acting to align policy with system realities, supporting reliability and creating conditions where investment can move with confidence.
A fireside chat, “Powering Canada’s economy,” featured Gitane De Silva, founder and principal of GDStrategic Inc. and former CEO of the Canada Energy Regulator, who spoke about the policy stability and regulatory modernization needed to attract investment in Alberta, and the risks geopolitical uncertainty poses to Canada’s competitiveness.
A panel discussion with representatives from the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) examined how evolving market and transmission frameworks will operate, shaping energy storage development over the next five years. Panellists outlined the AESO’s plans for Fast Frequency Response Plus, or FFR+, which is targeting 500 megawatts of new storage capacity and represents a significant procurement opportunity for energy storage developers.
Discussions also covered market design, planning signals, supply chains, tariffs, community engagement, technology advancements, innovation and regulatory considerations shaping project timelines.
“No jurisdiction is immune to the grid pressures reshaping the electricity sector today, from accelerating demand to the rapid transformation of how power is generated and delivered,” said CanREA President and CEO Vittoria Bellissimo. “Alberta must be proactive in building the energy storage capacity that makes a modern, reliable grid possible. What’s needed now is stable, supportive regulation and long-term policy certainty to attract the investment to get there.”
The event brought together utilities, system operators, government representatives, investors and innovators, reflecting the collaboration required to deliver on these opportunities. It was followed by a CanREA Connects—Alberta reception, which offered additional opportunities for networking and partnership building.
As Alberta’s electricity system continues to evolve, discussions at Energy Storage Alberta 2026 reinforced a shared message: energy storage will play a central role in maintaining reliability, enabling economic growth and ensuring the province remains competitive in a rapidly changing energy landscape.
CanREA wishes to thank all attendees and sponsors for helping to make this year’s Energy Storage Alberta Summit a success. A special thanks to Gold sponsor Sungrow; Iron sponsors Alberta Innovates; Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP; Emissions Reduction Alberta; GDStrategic; LlUNA; and Valard Construction; as well as event partner the Canada Infrastructure Bank.
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CanREA Connects—Alberta spring networking reception
April 16, 2026 Calgary, Alberta
Held immediately following Energy Storage Alberta 2026, CanREA Connects—Alberta focused on networking for professionals working at the centre of Alberta’s evolving electricity market.
As market rules change and reliability requirements grow, this reception provided space for meaningful, in-person conversations about the role of energy storage in Alberta’s power system. Attendees connected with senior leaders, developers, operators, investors, policymakers and service providers shaping the next phase of storage deployment and grid planning in the province.
Designed for relationship-building and business development, CanREA Connects networking receptions bring together decision makers who need a clear understanding of what’s coming, what it means for the market and how the sector can respond.
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