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CanREA Golf Tournament—Alberta

July 17, 2024 
Blue Devil Golf Course
Calgary, Alberta

The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) hosted another successful installment of its Golf Tournament Series on July 27, 2024, at the prestigious Blue Devil Golf Course in Calgary. This event served as a cornerstone in CanREA’s efforts to foster collaboration and networking within the Canadian renewable energy sector.

More than 150 industry leaders, professionals and enthusiasts from across the Canadian renewable energy and energy storage landscape converged at the Blue Devil Golf Course for a day filled with camaraderie (and a little competition).

Representatives from CanREA member companies, as well as key stakeholders in the renewable energy industry, seized the opportunity to strengthen existing relationships and forge new partnerships amidst the greenery of the golf course. 

The day commenced with a warm welcome as participants arrived for registration and enjoyed a BBQ lunch while engaging in lively conversations and exchanging insights on the latest developments in renewable energy. As the clock struck 1 p.m., the tournament teed off with a shotgun start, setting teams on a journey across the manicured fairways. Participants embraced the scramble format, working together to navigate the course and showcase their skills. 

As the sun began to set, golfers gathered inside the clubhouse for a celebratory dinner and prize presentation. Congrats to all our day’s award-winning individuals and teams for their outstanding performances and memorable moments on the course. 

The CanREA Golf Tournament Series continues to serve as a cornerstone event for the Canadian renewable energy sector. As participants bid farewell to another successful tournament, they left with strengthened relationships, new ideas, and a shared commitment to advancing the renewable energy landscape in Canada. 

Interested in joining a future CanREA event? Electricity Transformation Canada, Canada’s premier clean-energy conference and exhibition, is happening in Calgary, Alberta on October 21 to 23, 2024. Register to attend today. 

Thank you to our sponsors

We extend our sincerest thanks to our sponsors, participants, and everyone who contributed to making this CanREA event a success. Your support is invaluable.

PHOTO: We are grateful to EDF Renewables for being our Golf Cart Sponsor – driving us forward!
PHOTO: We appreciate Altus Group for keeping us fueled as our On-course Beverage and Snack Sponsor.
PHOTO: Thank you to Goldwind, the Golf Ball Sponsor, for ensuring top-quality equipment for each swing.
PHOTOS: We extend our appreciation to Myshak, Nextracker, Pandell and Tundra, our Golf Challenge Sponsors, whose creativity brought an exciting twist to the tournament. 
PHOTOS: A big thank you to our Regular Hole Sponsors, Cassels, Prairie Sky, and Winergy – you put us on par for a great day! 

Sponsorship opportunities – stand out from the crowd 

Sponsorship opportunities are available for our upcoming Fall events. Please check out the Sponsorship Prospectus and 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. 

CanREA Connects—Quebec (spring networking reception) 

May 14, 2024 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
DoubleTree by Hilton Montreal (1255 Jeanne-Mance Street)
Montreal, Quebec

It is an exciting time for wind, solar, and energy storage in Quebec and The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) celebrated this excitement together with over 150 industry professionals at the newest edition of the popular “CanREA Connects” events, with a spring cinq-à-sept in Montreal on May 14!  

As Quebec carries out ambitious net-zero goals, CanREA is working hard to develop significant opportunities for our members in the wind, solar and energy storage industries.  

Attendees were given a chance to learn more about these opportunities while connecting with other industry leaders and making new connections to grow business in Quebec.  

Immediately before the CanREA Connects—Quebec networking reception, CanREA hosted the first-ever Net-Zero Quebec Summit! This exciting new conference assembled key players from Quebec’s renewable energy industry, providing key information on sustainable investments, government incentives, progress towards net-zero emissions, and much more. 

See our summit recap and photo album here.

View the entire year of CanREA events here.

Net-Zero Quebec—CanREA Summit

May 14, 2024, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
DoubleTree by Hilton Montréal (1255 Jeanne-Mance Street)
Montréal, Quebec

The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) is proud to launch a new conference series this spring. Each CanREA Summit will be unique, offering a deep, focused and specialized dive into topics relevant to a particular region of Canada, such as energy storage in Alberta, achieving carbon neutrality in Quebec and financing the development of renewable energy across Canada.

The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) hosted the first-ever Net-Zero Quebec—CanREA Summit, in Montreal on May 14. This full-day conference was the event of the year for Quebec’s exciting renewable energy and energy storage sector.

With a turnout of over 150 attendees, it was evident there are many people in the industry ready to work towards achieving Quebec’s energy transition and Quebec’s net-zero targets by 2050.

Net-Zero Quebec served as a hub for discussions on important topics, such as:

  • Spearheading the energy transition with sustainable investments
  • Combatting climate change through government incentives
  • Implementing Hydro-Québec’s Action Plan 2035 to procure as much as 200 TWh of renewable energy by 2050
  • Collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders
  • Achieving net-zero in Quebec’s buildings, industry and transportation sector

With expert presentations, exhibitions and effective networking opportunities, this unique Summit became a key event for Quebec’s renewable energy and energy storage industry. Net-Zero Quebec was also the perfect prelude to CanREA’s networking reception, CanREA Connects—Quebec. See the event recap and photo album here.

View the entire year of CanREA events here.

Photo Album

PHOTO: Jean Habel, CanREA Director, Quebec and Atlantic Canada, delivers the welcome remarks to participants of the Canadian Renewable Energy Association’s Québec Net-Zero Summit.
PHOTO: Dominique Deschênes, Assistant Deputy Minister of Energy at the Ministère de l’Économie, de l’Innovation et de l’Énergie, delivers remarks on the morning of the Canadian Renewable Energy Association’s Québec Net-Zero Summit.
PHOTO: Stéphane Desdunes, Vice president of development for Canada and the Northeastern U.S., EDF Renewables, sponsor of the presentation, expresses his gratitude to the public at CanREA’s Québec Net-Zero Summit.
PHOTO: Isabelle Fontaine, Senior Vice President of Marketing, Public Affairs and Corporate Communications at Boralex, moderates the discussion “Sustainable Investment at the Heart of the Energy Transition”, with Emmanuel Jaclot, Executive Vice-President and Head of Infrastructure at the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, as a speaker.
Caption: Eva Lotta Schmidt, Global Sustainability Director at ENERCON, moderates the discussion on “The Universal Standards for Sustainable Development”, with Isabelle Mégré, Director of the Montreal office at the IFRS Foundation, as a special guest.
PHOTO: Daniel Giguère, Director of Government Relations at Innergex, moderated the discussion “Combining growth and decarbonization to make Quebec greener and more prosperous”, with Karl Blackburn, President of the Conseil du patronat du Québec, as a special guest.
PHOTO: The keynote speaker, Pierre Fitzgibbon, Minister of Economy, Innovation and Energy, Minister Responsible for Regional Economic Development, and Minister Responsible for the Metropolis and the Montréal Region, addresses attendees at the CanREA Québec Net-Zero Summit held on May 14, 2024. (right). Jean Habel, Director for Quebec and Atlantic Canada at CanREA (left), had the honor of discussing with the minister.
PHOTO: Stéphane Desdunes from EDF Renewables (left) moderates this panel, entitled “Utilities and ISOs: Collaboration at the forefront of the electricity transition,” with panelists Milovan (Milo) Blair, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Northeast Power Coordinating Council (middle), and Leonard Kula, Vice-President of Political Affairs for Eastern Canada and Utilitarian Affairs at CanREA (right).

Thank you to our sponsors

PHOTO: CanREA expresses our deep gratitude to event silver sponsor Kruger. From left to right: Francis Fournier, Maxime Cossette, Stéphane Joseph and Steve Minier, representing the corporate sponsor.
PHOTO: A big thank you to the bronze sponsor of the event, Boralex. In this photo, employees who participated in this rewarding event include (from left to right) Jordan Longchamps, Carolina Rinret, Xavier Roberge, Alexandra Agagnier, Pierre Kana, Yanick Tobin and Adam Rosso.
PHOTO: Special thanks to the bronze sponsor of the event, Evlo. From left to right: Wesley Johnston, Vice-President, Business Development, Finance and Operations at CanREA, Tahir Dourayi, Marc Guibei, Mathilde Garrigue, Bruno Soulières and Kunal Gandhi.

Sponsorship and exhibition opportunities 

Sponsorship and exhibition opportunities are available for other CanREA events. Please view the sponsorship and exhibition prospectus and then contact Julie Mair, CanREA’s Director, Membership and Business Development, to discuss interesting ways you can stand out from the crowd and showcase your company as a leader in the industry at our events.

Webinar—How to claim and maximize the ITC for your Canadian projects

April 30, 2024, 1 to 2 p.m. ET

Webinar presented by Deloitte Canada and LCAB (Local Content Assurance Bureau)

CanREA was pleased to host a special industry webinar for over 230 viewers, where Etienne Lecompte (Managing Director at LCAB) and Louis Boivin (Partner at Deloitte Canada) presented key information about maximizing the ITCs for your Canadian projects. Etienne and Louis presented the general framework of the ITC program, as well as information on recent policy updates, and provided a list of things to consider in order to maximize your claim.

This webinar explored: 

  • General ITC framework 
  • Recent policy updates 
  • Things to consider for a successful filing, including general corporate structure, admissibility of your project and related project costs, and managing Labour Requirements
  • How to document your claim, such as:  creating a defensible position, when to start and what to include
  • Q&A with Louis & Etienne  

A recording of this webinar is available on CanREA’s member-only website.

Speakers

Bio

Etienne Lecompte
Founder of LCAB
He is a recognized cleantech entrepreneur who’s been in the renewable energy, software development, and regulatory compliance space for about 15 years. During those years he has created and grown a number of companies. He believes strongly that renewable energy projects are part of the solution and need to manage regulatory programs pragmatically and proactively. Etienne is a graduate from McGill University and holds an MBA from INSEAD. He lives in Montreal, Quebec and is a proud father of three.

Bio

Louis Boivin
Partner, Deloitte Canada
Louis Boivin is the Engagement Partner of the Gi3 team (Investment and Innovation Incentives) for Quebec, which is made up of more than 40 professionals located across the province. He is also the National Leader for the development of IT tools being used by our national government incentives practice. He has also been responsible for coordinating several firm and client initiatives aimed at improving the Quebec and Canadian tax incentive regimes.  Louis launched his taxation practice with Deloitte in 2001. Louis carries out his main functions in the government incentives sector (tax incentives and grants) for public and private entities active in the natural resources and manufacturing sectors. His clients include several multinationals with places of business in Canada and Quebec and several SMEs located across the province. 

CanREA Golf Tournament—Ontario

May 28, 2024
Royal Woodbine Golf and Country Club

The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) hosted another successful installment of its Golf Tournament Series on May 28, 2024, at the prestigious Royal Woodbine Golf and Country Club in Toronto. This event served as a cornerstone in CanREA’s efforts to foster collaboration and networking within the Canadian renewable energy sector.

More than 110 industry leaders, professionals and enthusiasts from across the Canadian renewable energy and energy storage landscape converged at the Royal Woodbine Golf and Country Club for a day filled with camaraderie (and a little competition). Representatives from CanREA member companies, as well as key stakeholders in the renewable energy industry, seized the opportunity to strengthen existing relationships and forge new partnerships amidst the greenery of the golf course.

The day commenced with a warm welcome as participants arrived for registration and enjoyed a BBQ lunch while engaging in lively conversations and exchanging insights on the latest developments in renewable energy. As the clock struck 1 p.m., the tournament teed off with a shotgun start, setting teams on a journey across the manicured fairways. Participants embraced the scramble format, working together to navigate the course and showcase their skills.

As the sun began to set, participants gathered once more to enjoy a dinner while reflecting on the day’s highlights and accomplishments. Congrats to all of our day’s award-winning individuals and teams for their outstanding performances and memorable moments on the course.

The CanREA Golf Tournament Series continues to serve as a cornerstone event for the Canadian renewable energy sector. As participants bid farewell to another successful tournament, they left with strengthened relationships, new ideas, and a shared commitment to advancing the renewable energy landscape in Canada.

Interested in joining a future CanREA event? On July 17, 2024, join the movers and shakers of Alberta’s renewable-energy industry for an exclusive golf tournament happening in Calgary, Alberta. Register here.

Thank you to our sponsors

We extend our sincerest thanks to our sponsors, participants, and everyone who contributed to making this CanREA event a success. Your support is invaluable.

CanREA extends heartfelt appreciation to Winergy, the Golf Ball Sponsor, for ensuring top-quality equipment for each swing.
We extend our appreciation to Tundra, the Hole Challenge Sponsor for Hole #2, whose creativity brought an exciting twist to the tournament.
We thank Northland Power for their sponsorship of Hole #7, adding an extra challenge for participants.
We express our gratitude to RNWBL for their contribution as the sponsor of Hole #16, enriching the overall success of the event.
We appreciate Compass Renewable Energy Consulting for their role as the Registration Gift Sponsor, setting a welcoming tone for the day’s festivities.

Sponsorship opportunities – stand out from the crowd

Sponsorship opportunities are available for the Alberta CanREA Golf Tournament. Please check out the Sponsorship Prospectus and 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.

CanREA Connects—Saskatchewan (spring networking reception) 

April 23, 2024 from 5 to 7 pm
Saskatchewan Legislative Building
Regina, Saskatchewan

The Canadian Renewable Energy Association was pleased to host a special spring networking reception at the Saskatchewan Legislative Building in Regina in April 2024. A total of 65 energy-sector innovators, business leaders and influencers with an interest in growing the wind energy, solar and energy-storage sectors attended the event.

PHOTO: CanREA’s Director for Saskatchewan, Erwin Heuck, discussing renewable energy with guests at CanREA Connects—Saskatchewan, spring 2024.
PHOTO: Attendees experienced a remarkable evening, filled with lively discussions around exciting new growth opportunities for renewable energy in Western Canada.
PHOTO: Special guests included MLAs from several parties and The Hon. Dustin Duncan, Minister of Crown Investments Corporation, responsible for SaskPower, who gave an address.
PHOTO: CanREA’s Director for Saskatchewan, Erwin Heuck (right), and MLA Blaine McLeod (left), at CanREA Connects—Saskatchewan (spring 2024).
PHOTO: SaskPower’s Rhea Brown (second from left) and Rupen Pandya (far right) with CanREA’s Evan Wilson (far left) and Erwin Heuck (second from right).
PHOTO: CanREA’s Kelly Hall (centre) with Joe Esposito of Esposito Advisory Services Inc. (left) and Mike Nissen of ATCO EnPower (right).

Thank you to our sponsor

Thank you to CanREA member Invenergy, Networking Sponsor for CanREA Connects—Saskatchewan.

PHOTO: Networking Sponsor, Invenergy, attendee Patrick Beatty (centre), with CanREA’s Kelly Hall (far left), Hannah Koenig of SWOH Energy Supply Limited (second from left), Robert Graber of Rev Engineering Ltd. (second from right) and Ina Gjoka of INNERGEX Renewable Energy (far right).

Sponsorship opportunities – stand out from the crowd

Sponsorship opportunities are available for CanREA Connects, our spring 2024 series of 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.

View the entire year of CanREA events here.

CanREA Connects—Atlantic Canada (spring networking reception) 

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! 

View the entire year of CanREA events here.

Event sponsors

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. 

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Sponsorship opportunities

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.

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Health and safety

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. 

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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.

A recording of this webinar is available on CanREA’s member-only website.

Speakers:

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.

A recording of this webinar is available on CanREA’s member-only website.

Speaker:

Bio

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.