May 30, 2024 Stewart McKelvey Halifax, Nova Scotia
A very successful CanREA Connects—Atlantic Canada (spring networking reception) was held on May 30, 2024, in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
The event, hosted by CanREA member and Presenting Sponsor Stewart McKelvey, brought together 80 of the region’s leading innovators, business executives, and influencers interested in advancing the wind energy, solar, and energy-storage sectors.
PHOTO:Attendees had the opportunity to network and engage with key figures in the renewable energy and energy storage field.PHOTO: Nancy Rubin, representing our Presenting Sponsor Stewart McKelvey, delivered a compelling presentation at last night’s CanREA networking event.PHOTO: Special guest Dave MacGregor, Associate Deputy Minister of the Office of Priorities and Planning for the province of Nova Scotia, shared his insights and perspectives on the energy transition in Atlantic Canada.PHOTO:CanREA’s Director for Quebec and Atlantic Canda, Jean Habel, also took the microphone to say a few inspiring and invigorating words about CanREA’s work in the region.PHOTO:Our guests mingled and connected, exchanging ideas and enjoying an atmosphere full of energy and possibility.PHOTO: Attendees left inspired and ready to power up the renewable energy and energy storage industry across Atlantic Canada.PHOTO:From left to right: Mathieu Côté (Director, Operators Program), Julie Mair (Director of Membership & Business Development), Jean Habel (Director Quebec and Atlantic Canada) and Leonard Kula (VP of Policy – Eastern Canada and Utility Affairs), representing CanREA.
Thanks to all who lent their passion, expertise, and support to make CanREA Connects—Atlantic Canada an unforgettable success!
Sponsorship opportunities – stand out from the crowd
Sponsorship opportunities are available for CanREA Networking events. Please contact Julie Mair, CanREA’s Director, Membership and Business Development, to discuss interesting ways you can stand out from the crowd as a sponsor and showcase your company as a leader in the industry.
Upcoming CanREA 2024 Events
CanREA 2024 calendar of events at a glance
CanREA is thrilled to announce our 2024 calendar of national and regional events, ranging from specialized conferences to popular networking receptions, golf tournaments and more. We hope you will join us to connect with many of the country’s top innovators, business leaders and industry influencers with an interest in growing the wind energy, solar and energy-storage sectors across Canada. Mark your calendar today!
Registration for each event will launch periodically through the year.Subscribe to “Watt’s On,” CanREA’s monthly events newsletter, to stay informed.
Stand out from the crowd! Sponsorship opportunities are available for various CanREA events. Please contact Julie Mair, CanREA’s Director of Membership and Business Development, to discuss your options.
CanREA places the highest importance on health and safety. CanREA events follow, at a minimum, the relevant public health guidelines determined by the jurisdiction where the event is being held. CanREA is committed to taking the precautions necessary to ensure our in-person events provide a safe environment for all, including attendees, participants, vendors and employees.
Webinar—DNV’s Energy Transition Outlook: Projections for North America
February 20, 2024, 1 to 2 p.m. ET
CanREA was pleased to host a special industry webinar presenting the highlights of DNV’s 2023 “Energy Transition Outlook North America,” a report that is widely referenced by energy companies and analysts globally.
DNV’s Moe Mubarak, Executive Partner for Strategic Markets & Accounts, and Reem Bashatly, Director, Owners Engineering on detailed DNV’s forecast for global energy supply and demand on the pathway to 2050.
The presentation included:
How the prevailing energy security and macroeconomic dynamics influence the pace of the energy transition in North America.
How the grids of the future will evolve, such that demand side management will enable load, to actively follow the abundant supply of renewable energy.
The most recent developments in energy demand, supply and infrastructure development towards 2050, including a detailed look at hydrogen use cases, the build-out of the transmission and distribution grid, and how road, ship and maritime transportation will evolve.
How to attain a clean and sustainable future, as the gap between our most likely Energy Transition scenario, and the path to achieving global Paris Agreement Net Zero goals, is just a 5% additional cost.
Moe Mubarak Executive Partner for Strategic Markets & Accounts DNV
Moe Mubarak serves as the Executive Partner for Strategic Markets & Accounts at DNV. In this role, he leads the development and execution of strategies for specific market segments and maintains a primary partnership role with key global clients. Prior to joining DNV, Moe worked at EDF, a leading integrated energy company, where he managed large-scale wind projects in Canada. He later joined EDF’s exclusive rotational program at their North American headquarters in San Diego, gaining firsthand experience in different commercial aspects of the renewable energy sector, particularly in project finance. Earlier in his career, Moe was a construction site manager at Enercon, further solidifying his expertise in the energy industry.
Reem Bashatly Director, Owners Engineering DNV
Ms. Bashatly is a licensed Ontario Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), with over 15 years of experience in the renewable energy sector providing a unique blend of business, project management and design engineering expertise. She is a leader in the Owners Engineering Advisory with a focus on providing owners and developers with cutting edge solutions that are flexible, resilient and profitable in the renewable energy, smart grid and renewables space.
Webinar—Building the world’s largest solar and BESS facility: Key takeaways
March 20, 2024, 1 to 2 p.m. ET
Webinar presented by Solas Energy Consulting
CanREA was pleased to host a special industry webinar, in which Paula McGarrigle (President and CEO, Canada, at Solas Energy Consulting – Canada), Evelyn Carpenter (President and CEO, Canada, at Solas Energy Consulting – US), and Chris Podbregar, MRICS (Vice President, Solar PV & BESS, Terra-Gen, LLC) presented key takeaways from building the world’s largest integrated solar PV and battery energy storage facility.
The presentation included:
Critical insights into this cutting-edge facility’s construction, operation, and management, drawing on various technological, economic, and environmental factors.
The challenges of the project and the innovative solutions developed along the way.
Valuable insights for other energy storage and solar initiatives aiming to drive innovation and advance the energy storage and solar technology field, contributing to a more sustainable energy future.
Paula McGarrigle President and CEO, Canada Solas Energy Consulting
Paula McGarrigle is co-founder of Solas Energy and President and CEO of Solas Energy Canada. A respected professional with 20+ years of experience in the renewable energy sector, Paula has participated in many industry-shaping projects as well as numerous policy initiatives by governments and industry associations. She enjoys the challenge of the rapidly growing renewable energy industry as it incorporates new technologies, develops new markets, and responds to evolving regulatory regimes as part of the clean energy transition.
November 30, 2023, 5 to 7 p.m. The Goodman Pub Toronto, Ontario
Building on the success of CanREA’s annual “Summer Solstice” networking event in June, CanREA brought the party back to downtown Toronto this fall on November 30. Nearly 120 people came out to connect with many of the country’s top innovators, business leaders and industry influencers with an interest in growing the wind energy, solar and energy-storage sectors in Ontario—and across Canada.
View our photo album, below.
PHOTO: Vittoria Bellissimo of CanREA (far left) with some of the CanREA Board of Directors, Isabelle Deguise of Evolugen by Brookfield Renewable (second from left), Cory Basil of EDF Renewables (centre), Jackie Forrest of ARC Energy Research Institute (third from right), Lisa Asbreuk of Cunningham Swan LLP (second from right), Adam Rosso of Boralex Inc. (far right), and Ben Greenhouse of Potentia (third from left).PHOTO: From L to R: Christian Pollard (of CanREA Terawatt leader member EDP Renewables), Eric Muller (CanREA’s Ontario Director) and Fernando Melo (CanREA’s Federal Director).PHOTO: CanREA Industry Leader memberVestas attendees, Ketan Sharma (far left), Jason Sterling (second from right) Danilo Prieto (far right), with CanREA’s President and CEO, Vittoria Bellissimo (second from left).PHOTO: CanREA Terawatt member Boralex attendees Anjali Purohit (far left), Shelby Dockendorff (second from left), Michelle Closson (third from left), and Brandy Giannetta (second from right), with CanREA’s Vittoria Bellissimo (third from right) and Eric Muller (far right).
Prior to the networking reception, there was a special, in-person meeting of CanREA’s Ontario Network. If you’d like to join this CanREA Network, please contact CanREA membership team to discuss your eligibility.
To view more photo albums from the “CanREA Connects” fall 2023 series of networking events, click on the events listedhere.
Event sponsors
PHOTO: Thank you to ourNetworking Sponsor, EDF Renewables, represented here by Darrell Swan (far left), David Thornton (second from left) and Cory Basil (far right), with CanREA’s President and CEO Vittoria Bellissimo (second from right).
November 23, 2023, 5 to 7 p.m. Stewart McKelvey Halifax, Nova Scotia
CanREA hosted an in-person networking reception in Halifax on November 23, bringing together 65 of the region’s top innovators, business leaders and influencers with an interest in the wind energy, solar and energy-storage sectors in Nova Scotia—and across Canada.
View our photo album, below.
PHOTO: Jean Habel, Director for Quebec and Atlantic Canada with CanREA, addressed the 65 renewable energy industry leaders in attendance at CanREA Connects—Atlantic Canada.PHOTO: From left to right: Jean Habel of CanREA, Shawna Eason and Leigh-Anne Thurber of the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources and Renewables, and Wesley Johnston of CanREA.PHOTO: From left to right: Jean Habel of CanREA, the Hon. Patricia Arab (MLA), the Hon. Iain Rankin (MLA and former Premier of Nova Scotia).
Prior to the networking reception, there was a special, in-person meeting of CanREA’s Nova Scotia Network. If you’d like to join this Network, please contact CanREA membership team to discuss your eligibility.
View the entire fall series of CanREA Connects networking events here.
Event sponsors
PHOTO: Thank you to our Presenting sponsor, Stewart McKelvey, for hosting our event. From L to R: Stewart McKelvey attendees, Dylan MacDonald (far left), Robert Grant (second from left), Dave Randell (third from left), Jean Habel of CanREA (fourth from left), Nancy Rubin (centre), Kimberly MacLachlan (fourth from right), Sadira Jan (third from right), James Gamblin (second from right) of Stewart McKelvey, and Wesley Johnston (far right) of CanREA.PHOTO: CanREA’s Ashlee Pallotta (far left), Jean Habel (second from left) and Wesley Johnston (far right), and networking sponsor EDF Renewables Canadaattendee, Casey Kennedy (second from right).
November 15, 2023, 5 to 7 p.m. Maison publique Orchard (Ye Olde Orchard Pub) 1189 de la Montagne Montreal, Quebec
CanREA hosted an effervescent, in-person networking reception in Montreal on November 15, bringing together more than 125 top energy-sector innovators, business leaders and influencers with an interest in growing the wind energy, solar and energy-storage sectors in the region. It marked the largest networking event organized by CanREA in Montreal to date.
View our photo album, below.
PHOTO: CanREA was delighted to welcome representatives of the Ministère de l’Économie, de l’Innovation et de l’Énergie, Hydro-Québec and the Conseil du patronat du Québec. Pictured here, From left to right: Mathieu Cote from CanREA, Dominique Deschênes from MEIE, Eva Lotta Schmidt from Enercon and event sponsor, TACT, attendee Jessica Theroux. PHOTO: Networking sponsor, Kruger Energy, attendee Viviane Maraghi (middle) and Eva Lotta Schmidt from Enercon (left).PHOTO: Norma Kozhaya from Conseil du patronat du Québec and Jean Habel from CanREA.
Event Sponsors
PHOTO: From left to right: Jean Habel from CanREA, Wesley Johnston from CanREA, and event sponsor, TACT, attendees Jessica Théroux , Jean-Frederick Legendre, Étienne Racine, and Vincent Fournier-Gosselin.PHOTO: Mathieu Côté from CanREA (far left) , networking sponsor, EDF Renewables Canada, attendees Dan Barker , Jérôme Dagenais, Stephane Desdunes (far right), and Leonard Kula from CanREA (second from the right).PHOTO: From left to right: Wesley Johnston from CanREA, and networking sponsor, Kruger Energy, attendees Jean Roy and Max Cossette .
November 9, 2023, 5 to 7 p.m. Hudson’s Canada Pub Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
PHOTO: CanREA President and CEO Vittoria Bellissimo and team welcomed more than 50 guests to our fall networking reception in Saskatoon on November 9, 2023. Shown here, Bellissimo greets William Hale (Hatch).
CanREA hosted a special, in-person networking reception in Saskatoon on November 9, bringing together more than 50 top energy-sector innovators, business leaders and influencers with an interest in growing the wind energy, solar and energy-storage sectors in Saskatchewan.
View our photo album, below.
PHOTO: Potentia Renewables Inc. attendee, Jennifer Tuck (left), CanREA’s Erwin Heuck (centre), and Baywa.r.e. attendee, Jeremy Baumung (right).PHOTO: CanREA’s Erwin Heuck (left) and Vittoria Bellissimo (right) delivered a few remarks at CanREA Connects Saskatchewan networking event.PHOTO: Compass Renewable Energy Consulting Inc. attendee, James Marzotto (far left), EDI Environmental Dynamics Inc. attendee, Susan Skinner (second from left), Baywa.r.e. attendee, Jeremy Baumung (second from right), and Power Factors attendee Bode Agagu (far right).PHOTO: ATCO EnPower attendee, Mike Nissen (left), CanNorth attendee, Peter Vanriel (centre), and Graham attendee Jeff Nelson (right). PHOTO: CanREA’s Kelly Hall (far left), Vittoria Bellissimo (second from left), Ashlee Pallotta (second from right) and Erwin Heuck (far right).
CanREA Saskatchewan Roundtable
Prior to the networking event, the Canadian Renewable Energy Association joined with Procido LLP to host a roundtable led by President and CEO Vittoria Bellissimo. Industry leaders and independent power producers discussed the future of the renewable energy market in Saskatchewan, including the role of corporate Power Purchase Agreements.
PHOTO: Roundtable hosts Procido LLP attendee, Janelle Anderson (left) and miEnergy attendee, David Anderson (right).
Event sponsors
PHOTO: Networking Sponsor, EDF Renewables, attendee Bruce Kolesnik (far left), CanREA’s Vittoria Bellissimo (second from left), Event Sponsor, Enfinite, attendee Josh Valiquette (second from right), and CanREA’s Erwin Heuck (far right). PHOTO: CanREA’s Erwin Heuck (left), Networking Sponsor, EDF Renewables, attendee Bruce Kolesnik (centre), and Potentia Renewables Inc. attendee, Jennifer Tuck (right).PHOTO: First Nations Bank of Canada, attendee Booker Cornea (left), ATCO EnPower, attendee Mike Nissen (centre) and Event Sponsor, Enfinite, attendee Josh Valiquette (right).
CanREA Connects Networking Events Fall Series 2023
CanREA is thrilled to announce our 2023 fall series of networking events across Canada! Back by popular demand, we are heading to Saskatchewan, Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia in November, and we hope you can join us.
CanREA Connects—Saskatchewan Saskatoon, November 9, 2023, 5 to 7 p.m. Hudson’s Canada Pub, Saskatoon (401 21st St E, Saskatoon, SK S7K 0C5)
CanREA Connects—Quebec Montreal, November 15, 2023, 5 to 7 p.m. Ye Olde Orchard Pub (1189 rue. de la Montagne, Montréal, QC H3G 1Z2)
CanREA Connects—Atlantic Canada Halifax, November 23, 2023, 5 to 7 p.m. Stewart McKelvey (1741 Lower Water St, Suite 600, Halifax, NS B3J 0J2)
CanREA Connects—Ontario Toronto, November 30, 2023, 5 to 7 p.m. The Goodman Pub (207 Queens Quay West, Toronto, ON M5J 1A7)
Registration will open in the fall.
Subscribe to “Watt’s On,” CanREA’s monthly events newsletter, to stay informed.
Event Sponsors
Sponsorship opportunities
Stand out from the crowd! Sponsorship opportunities are now available for the fall series of CanREA Connects networking events. Act quickly to reserve your package today! Check out the sponsorship prospectus, then please contact Julie Mair, CanREA’s Director of Membership and Business Development, to discuss your options.
CanREA places the highest importance on health and safety. CanREA events follow, at a minimum, the relevant public health guidelines determined by the jurisdiction where the event is being held. CanREA is committed to taking the precautions necessary to ensure our in-person events provide a safe environment for all, including attendees, participants, vendors and employees.
Electricity Transition Hub Summit 2024
January 23 & 24, 2024 Calgary, Alberta
Nearly 80 people met in Calgary for the second annual Electricity Transition Hub Summit, a unique, two-day event exclusively for Canadian utilities and system operators who participate in the Electricity Transition Hub.
The Hub Summit aims to examine challenges and opportunities around the integration of renewable-energy technologies into the grid and the decarbonization of Canada’s electricity systems—the electricity transition.
This year’s Hub Summit utilized a range of formats:
Discussions will focus on the most relevant topics for Canadian electricity utilities and system operators, stemming from CanREA’s work with Hub participants throughout the year.
Large group sessions will leverage the Hub’s network of international experts with leading-edge knowledge and experience that can be adapted for relevance to the Canadian grid.
Guest speakers will host small group sessions with Hub Summit attendees, placing a priority on dialogue and the efficient exchange of information.
Workshops will provide ample time for discussion and collaboration on selected themes.
View our photo album below:
Photo: Nearly 80 people representing Canadian utilities and system operators met in Calgary, Alberta, for the second annual Electricity Transition Hub Summit, in January 2024. Photo: CanREA’s President and CEO, Vittoria Bellissimo, welcomed Canadian utilities and system operators to the 2024 Electricity Transition Hub Summit in Calgary, Alberta.Photo: The director of the Electricity Transition Hub, Phil McKay, kicked off the second-annual Hub Summit, dedicated to helping Canadian electricity utilities and system operators address challenges in incorporating more clean energy into their grids. Photo: The Electricity Transition Hub is funded by the Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways (SREPs) program at Natural Resources Canada (NRCan). From left to right: Phil McKay (CanREA), Alexandre Prieur (Natural Resources Canada), Colton Pankhurst (Natural Resources Canada), and Leonard Kula (CanREA). Photo: The Hub was pleased to welcome Rob Davidson, the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO)’s Vice President of Grid Reliability – Projects and Planning, to the 2024 Electricity Transition Hub Summit in Calgary. From left to right: Phil McKay (CanREA), Rob Davidson (AESO), and Leonard Kula (CanREA).Photo: The Electricity Transition Hub welcomed Francis Bradley, President & Chief Executive Officer of Electricity Canada, to the 2024 Hub Summit. From left to right: Phil McKay (CanREA), Francis Bradley (Electricity Canada) and Vittoria Bellissimo (CanREA). Photo: From left to right: Vanessa Edmonds (Utility 2030 Collaborative), Vittoria Bellissimo (CanREA), Karin Wadsack (Global Power Systems Transformation Consortium), and Phil McKay (CanREA) at the 2024 Electricity Transition Hub Summit in Calgary, Alberta. Photo: From left to right: Phil McKay (CanREA), Vittoria Bellissimo (CanREA), and Markus Hübner (Nordic RCC) at the 2024 Electricity Transition Hub Summit in Calgary, Alberta.
What is the Electricity Transition Hub?
The Electricity Transition Hub (“the Hub”) is a new entity bringing together electricity utilities and system operators for capacity-building activities related to renewable energy and grid modernization projects in Canada. It aims to share relevant knowledge and skills through a curated resource library known as the Electricity Transition Hub Electronic Resource (ETHER) Library, as well as reporting resources, quarterly meetings and an annual Hub Summit. The Hub is led by the Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) and funded by the Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways (SREPs) program at Natural Resources Canada (NRCan).
The Hub Summit is an exclusive event for participants of CanREA’s Electricity Transition Hub.
