As Federal Director, Fernando Melo will support CanREA’s members on federal government engagement priorities
Ottawa, July 10, 2023—CanREA is pleased to announce its new Federal Director, Fernando Melo, who will lead federal government relations efforts and manage CanREA’s Federal Network (member caucus).
Melo will support CanREA’s members on federal government engagement priorities, including the Clean Technology, Clean Electricity and Clean Hydrogen Investment Tax Credits (ITCs), the recapitalization of the Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways (SREPs) program, and the publication of the Clean Electricity Regulations (CER).
“Fernando could not be joining CanREA at a better, more exciting time,” said Evan Wilson, CanREA’s VP of Policy—Western Canada and National Affairs, “and we are thankful to be putting these critical files into his capable hands.”
Before joining CanREA, Melo worked as a clean energy and technology public affairs consultant at PAA Advisory and Global Public Affairs, helping organizations find opportunities in Canada’s transition to a net-zero economy, and as a federal policy advisor at Clean Energy Canada.
“CanREA and its members have been leading Canada’s charge to reach net zero, and I am absolutely thrilled to be part of this electrifying team,” said Melo.
To see CanREA’s growing roster of professionals serving Canada’s renewable energy industry, visit the “Our Team” webpage.
Melo is based in Ottawa.
Quotes
“Fernando could not be joining CanREA at a better, more exciting time, and we are thankful to be putting these critical files into his capable hands.”
—Evan Wilson, CanREA’s VP of Policy—Western Canada and National Affairs
“CanREA and its members have been leading Canada’s charge to reach net zero, and I am absolutely thrilled to be part of this electrifying team.”
—Fernando Melo, CanREA’s incoming Federal Director
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