Canadian Renewable Energy Association
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The Canadian Renewable Energy Association is the voice for wind energy, solar energy and energy storage solutions that will power Canada’s net-zero future.
@canrea.bsky.social's Phil McKay recently spoke to CBC News about the growing interest in plug-in balcony solar panels. These affordable plug-and-play units are exploding in popularity in Europe, but murky regulations are hindering uptake in Canada. 🏡 Read the full article here: ow.ly/rtOv50WQxgp
Plug-in balcony solar panels could mean cheaper power. But Canada needs to get on board first | CBC News
How would you like to lower your electricity bill and help power your home using an abundant renewable energy source — the sun? There is an affordable, do-it-yourself solution for people who own house...
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September 3, 2025 at 5:15 PM
@canrea.bsky.social's Phil McKay recently spoke to CBC News about the growing interest in plug-in balcony solar panels. These affordable plug-and-play units are exploding in popularity in Europe, but murky regulations are hindering uptake in Canada. 🏡 Read the full article here: ow.ly/rtOv50WQxgp
CanREA 2024-2025 Highlight #7 Go Solar Guide! In March, CanREA’s new BTM Solar and Storage Program launched a new and improved edition of our annual Go Solar Guide, encouraging more Canadians to generate their own solar energy at home and work. renewablesassociation.ca/go-solar-gui...
July 24, 2025 at 12:54 PM
CanREA 2024-2025 Highlight #7 Go Solar Guide! In March, CanREA’s new BTM Solar and Storage Program launched a new and improved edition of our annual Go Solar Guide, encouraging more Canadians to generate their own solar energy at home and work. renewablesassociation.ca/go-solar-gui...
CanREA 2024-2025 Highlight #6: Utilities! CanREA launched a new Utility GRID Integration program in May. Evolving from our Electricity Transition Hub, the program helps members integrate clean, affordable and reliable electricity into Canada’s power grids. renewablesassociation.ca/grid-integra...
July 18, 2025 at 1:11 PM
CanREA 2024-2025 Highlight #6: Utilities! CanREA launched a new Utility GRID Integration program in May. Evolving from our Electricity Transition Hub, the program helps members integrate clean, affordable and reliable electricity into Canada’s power grids. renewablesassociation.ca/grid-integra...
CanREA 2024-2025 Highlight #5: Advocacy in Quebec!
CanREA successfully worked to optimize the ongoing procurement process in Quebec. One highlight: in May, Hydro-Québec launched a 300 MW solar energy tender. Read more here: renewablesassociation.ca/statement-so...
CanREA successfully worked to optimize the ongoing procurement process in Quebec. One highlight: in May, Hydro-Québec launched a 300 MW solar energy tender. Read more here: renewablesassociation.ca/statement-so...
July 16, 2025 at 5:03 PM
CanREA 2024-2025 Highlight #5: Advocacy in Quebec!
CanREA successfully worked to optimize the ongoing procurement process in Quebec. One highlight: in May, Hydro-Québec launched a 300 MW solar energy tender. Read more here: renewablesassociation.ca/statement-so...
CanREA successfully worked to optimize the ongoing procurement process in Quebec. One highlight: in May, Hydro-Québec launched a 300 MW solar energy tender. Read more here: renewablesassociation.ca/statement-so...
CanREA 2024-2025 Highlight #4: Advocacy in BC! CanREA expanded its presence in BC with a new BC Director and BC Network, a MOU with CEBC, and working with BC Hydro and FortisBC on various call for powers and REIs. Learn more: renewablesassociation.ca/fortisbc-ann...
July 14, 2025 at 3:27 PM
CanREA 2024-2025 Highlight #4: Advocacy in BC! CanREA expanded its presence in BC with a new BC Director and BC Network, a MOU with CEBC, and working with BC Hydro and FortisBC on various call for powers and REIs. Learn more: renewablesassociation.ca/fortisbc-ann...
CanREA 2024-2025 Highlight #3: Indigenous engagement!
This year, we hired a Director of Indigenous Engagement, expanded the ETC Indigenous Pavilion, co-hosted the MB Wind Equity Summit with Indigenous Clean Energy, and began our Reconciliation Action Roadmap: renewablesassociation.ca/first-manito...
This year, we hired a Director of Indigenous Engagement, expanded the ETC Indigenous Pavilion, co-hosted the MB Wind Equity Summit with Indigenous Clean Energy, and began our Reconciliation Action Roadmap: renewablesassociation.ca/first-manito...
July 14, 2025 at 2:02 PM
CanREA 2024-2025 Highlight #3: Indigenous engagement!
This year, we hired a Director of Indigenous Engagement, expanded the ETC Indigenous Pavilion, co-hosted the MB Wind Equity Summit with Indigenous Clean Energy, and began our Reconciliation Action Roadmap: renewablesassociation.ca/first-manito...
This year, we hired a Director of Indigenous Engagement, expanded the ETC Indigenous Pavilion, co-hosted the MB Wind Equity Summit with Indigenous Clean Energy, and began our Reconciliation Action Roadmap: renewablesassociation.ca/first-manito...
CanREA 2024-2025 Highlight #2: Advocacy in Manitoba!
We expanded the #Saskatchewan Network to include #Manitoba this year and devoted a Policy Director to this mandate. CanREA’s recommendations to Manitoba’s Minister of Finance were reflected in Manitoba Hydro's 600 MW Call for Power.
We expanded the #Saskatchewan Network to include #Manitoba this year and devoted a Policy Director to this mandate. CanREA’s recommendations to Manitoba’s Minister of Finance were reflected in Manitoba Hydro's 600 MW Call for Power.
July 14, 2025 at 1:55 PM
CanREA 2024-2025 Highlight #2: Advocacy in Manitoba!
We expanded the #Saskatchewan Network to include #Manitoba this year and devoted a Policy Director to this mandate. CanREA’s recommendations to Manitoba’s Minister of Finance were reflected in Manitoba Hydro's 600 MW Call for Power.
We expanded the #Saskatchewan Network to include #Manitoba this year and devoted a Policy Director to this mandate. CanREA’s recommendations to Manitoba’s Minister of Finance were reflected in Manitoba Hydro's 600 MW Call for Power.
CanREA 2024-2025 Highlight #1: Advocacy in Ontario!
CanREA successfully worked to reduce barriers and improve clarity for access to agricultural land and Crown land, shaping the LT2 contracts and RFPs that were launched in late June. Learn more here: renewablesassociation.ca/ontario-issu...
CanREA successfully worked to reduce barriers and improve clarity for access to agricultural land and Crown land, shaping the LT2 contracts and RFPs that were launched in late June. Learn more here: renewablesassociation.ca/ontario-issu...
July 14, 2025 at 1:50 PM
CanREA 2024-2025 Highlight #1: Advocacy in Ontario!
CanREA successfully worked to reduce barriers and improve clarity for access to agricultural land and Crown land, shaping the LT2 contracts and RFPs that were launched in late June. Learn more here: renewablesassociation.ca/ontario-issu...
CanREA successfully worked to reduce barriers and improve clarity for access to agricultural land and Crown land, shaping the LT2 contracts and RFPs that were launched in late June. Learn more here: renewablesassociation.ca/ontario-issu...
CanREA is proud to celebrate its fifth anniversary on July 1, 2025. CanREA launched in 2020 to provide a unified voice for #solarenergy, #windenergy and #energystorage in Canada. It has since grown to a total of more than 330 members and nearly 30 staff. renewablesassociation.ca/five-years-a...
Five years already! - Canadian Renewable Energy Association
The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) is proud to celebrate its fifth anniversary on July 1, 2025.CanREA launched on July 1, 2020 during the global pandemic, as the merger of Canada’s win...
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June 30, 2025 at 8:06 PM
CanREA is proud to celebrate its fifth anniversary on July 1, 2025. CanREA launched in 2020 to provide a unified voice for #solarenergy, #windenergy and #energystorage in Canada. It has since grown to a total of more than 330 members and nearly 30 staff. renewablesassociation.ca/five-years-a...
STATEMENT: CanREA is concerned that the Government of Saskatchewan’s plans to extend the lifecycle of their coal-generation plants will impact future renewable energy plans in the province.
Read our full statement here: renewablesassociation.ca/an-energy-so... #RenewableEnergy #Saskatchewan
Read our full statement here: renewablesassociation.ca/an-energy-so... #RenewableEnergy #Saskatchewan
An energy solution made in Saskatchewan - Canadian Renewable Energy Association
STATEMENT: CanREA is concerned that the Government of Saskatchewan’s plans to extend the lifecycle of their coal-generation plants will impact future renewable energy plans in the province. We encoura...
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June 23, 2025 at 3:27 PM
STATEMENT: CanREA is concerned that the Government of Saskatchewan’s plans to extend the lifecycle of their coal-generation plants will impact future renewable energy plans in the province.
Read our full statement here: renewablesassociation.ca/an-energy-so... #RenewableEnergy #Saskatchewan
Read our full statement here: renewablesassociation.ca/an-energy-so... #RenewableEnergy #Saskatchewan
NR: First-ever Manitoba Wind Energy Indigenous Equity Summit a success: this unique conference, presented by CanREA, in collaboration with Indigenous Clean Energy (ICE), recognizes the critical role of #Indigenous engagement in #Manitoba’s energy transition. renewablesassociation.ca/first-manito...
First “Manitoba Wind Energy Indigenous Equity Summit” a success - Canadian Renewable Energy Association
NEWS RELEASE: First-ever Manitoba Wind Energy Indigenous Equity Summit a success: this unique conference, presented in June 2025 by the Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA), in collaboration...
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June 23, 2025 at 12:21 PM
NR: First-ever Manitoba Wind Energy Indigenous Equity Summit a success: this unique conference, presented by CanREA, in collaboration with Indigenous Clean Energy (ICE), recognizes the critical role of #Indigenous engagement in #Manitoba’s energy transition. renewablesassociation.ca/first-manito...
NEW BLOG POST: CanREA’s President and CEO, Vittoria Bellissimo writes: “Canada can expect, and will require, significantly increased investment in wind energy, solar energy and energy storage, as electricity demand grows from coast to coast to coast.” renewablesassociation.ca/the-case-for...
The case for investment in Canadian clean power - Canadian Renewable Energy Association
Read “The case for investment in Canadian clean power: Growing Canada’s clean electricity advantage means investing in our energy security,” a blog post by CanREA’s President and CEO, Vittoria Belliss...
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June 12, 2025 at 3:26 PM
NEW BLOG POST: CanREA’s President and CEO, Vittoria Bellissimo writes: “Canada can expect, and will require, significantly increased investment in wind energy, solar energy and energy storage, as electricity demand grows from coast to coast to coast.” renewablesassociation.ca/the-case-for...
STATEMENT: CanREA applauds BC Hydro for moving forward with two new requests for expressions of interest (RFEOI). CanREA and its members are eager to highlight the role of storage in BC’s clean energy transition.
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CanREA applauds BC Hydro for moving forward with capacity RFEOIs - Canadian Renewable Energy Association
STATEMENT: CanREA applauds BC Hydro for moving forward with two new requests for expressions of interest (RFEOI). CanREA and its members are eager to highlight the role of storage in BC’s clean energy...
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June 10, 2025 at 8:40 PM
STATEMENT: CanREA applauds BC Hydro for moving forward with two new requests for expressions of interest (RFEOI). CanREA and its members are eager to highlight the role of storage in BC’s clean energy transition.
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That’s a wrap on Energy Storage Alberta—CanREA Summit 2025. This full-day conference examined the myriad ways this innovative technology will be critical for Alberta’s sustainable energy future. Thank you to more than 200 attendees, speakers and sponsors!
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June 4, 2025 at 6:13 PM
That’s a wrap on Energy Storage Alberta—CanREA Summit 2025. This full-day conference examined the myriad ways this innovative technology will be critical for Alberta’s sustainable energy future. Thank you to more than 200 attendees, speakers and sponsors!
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New article: The (green) elephant in the room by
@aauld.bsky.social. A look at where we are in terms of a solar panel recycling plan, here and across the country.
www.climatestoriesatlantic.ca/stories/the-... #LCC @irena-official.bsky.social fficial.bsky.social @canrea.bsky.social
@aauld.bsky.social. A look at where we are in terms of a solar panel recycling plan, here and across the country.
www.climatestoriesatlantic.ca/stories/the-... #LCC @irena-official.bsky.social fficial.bsky.social @canrea.bsky.social
May 28, 2025 at 2:32 PM
New article: The (green) elephant in the room by
@aauld.bsky.social. A look at where we are in terms of a solar panel recycling plan, here and across the country.
www.climatestoriesatlantic.ca/stories/the-... #LCC @irena-official.bsky.social fficial.bsky.social @canrea.bsky.social
@aauld.bsky.social. A look at where we are in terms of a solar panel recycling plan, here and across the country.
www.climatestoriesatlantic.ca/stories/the-... #LCC @irena-official.bsky.social fficial.bsky.social @canrea.bsky.social
The Clean Energy Association of BC (CEBC) and the Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) are excited to share that we have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance shared priorities in support of renewable energy and storage development in British Columbia.
#BC #CleanEnergy
#BC #CleanEnergy
May 26, 2025 at 7:26 PM
The Clean Energy Association of BC (CEBC) and the Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) are excited to share that we have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance shared priorities in support of renewable energy and storage development in British Columbia.
#BC #CleanEnergy
#BC #CleanEnergy
NEW CANREA BLOG: In “Why Alberta—and all of Canada—need energy storage,” CanREA’s President & CEO Vittoria Bellissimo argues that energy storage is transforming the way we manage electricity.
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Why Alberta—and all of Canada—need energy storage - Canadian Renewable Energy Association
BLOG: In “Why Alberta—and all of Canada—need energy storage,” CanREA’s President and CEO Vittoria Bellissimo argues that energy storage is transforming the way we manage electricity, and invites inter...
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May 22, 2025 at 5:50 PM
NEW CANREA BLOG: In “Why Alberta—and all of Canada—need energy storage,” CanREA’s President & CEO Vittoria Bellissimo argues that energy storage is transforming the way we manage electricity.
renewablesassociation.ca/why-alberta-...
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NEW BLOG POST: CanREA’s Phil McKay connects the dots between making your own electricity at your apartment, house or business, and how CanREA can help your electricity utility accommodate all this new BTM #solar and #energystorage. Read more! renewablesassociation.ca/more-power-t...
More power to the people - Canadian Renewable Energy Association
By Phil McKay, Senior Director, Distributed Energy Resources and Grid Integration, Canadian Renewable Energy Association […]
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May 16, 2025 at 5:30 PM
NEW BLOG POST: CanREA’s Phil McKay connects the dots between making your own electricity at your apartment, house or business, and how CanREA can help your electricity utility accommodate all this new BTM #solar and #energystorage. Read more! renewablesassociation.ca/more-power-t...
STATEMENT: CanREA is eager to get to work with Canada’s newly appointed cabinet ministers to support their delivery of key election promises. Read our full statement here: renewablesassociation.ca/statement-ca...
May 13, 2025 at 4:41 PM
STATEMENT: CanREA is eager to get to work with Canada’s newly appointed cabinet ministers to support their delivery of key election promises. Read our full statement here: renewablesassociation.ca/statement-ca...
STATEMENT: CanREA congratulates three member companies for signing Power Purchase Agreements representing more than 450 MW of wind energy in #NewBrunswick, as announced by NB Power.
Read our full statement here: renewablesassociation.ca/canrea-membe...
#EnergyTransition #RenewableEnergy
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#EnergyTransition #RenewableEnergy
STATEMENT: CanREA members sign agreements to build new wind power projects in New Brunswick - Canadian Renewable Energy Association
STATEMENT: CanREA congratulates three member companies for signing Power Purchase Agreements representing more than 450 MW of wind energy in New Brunswick, as announced by NB Power. Each of these new ...
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May 8, 2025 at 2:22 PM
STATEMENT: CanREA congratulates three member companies for signing Power Purchase Agreements representing more than 450 MW of wind energy in #NewBrunswick, as announced by NB Power.
Read our full statement here: renewablesassociation.ca/canrea-membe...
#EnergyTransition #RenewableEnergy
Read our full statement here: renewablesassociation.ca/canrea-membe...
#EnergyTransition #RenewableEnergy
STATEMENT: CanREA welcomes the Government of British Columbia’s announcement today of their Clean Power Action Plan, which includes BC Hydro’s 2025 Call for Power for 5,000 gigawatt-hours of clean energy, including #windenergy and #solarenergy. renewablesassociation.ca/statement-ca...
May 6, 2025 at 6:43 PM
STATEMENT: CanREA welcomes the Government of British Columbia’s announcement today of their Clean Power Action Plan, which includes BC Hydro’s 2025 Call for Power for 5,000 gigawatt-hours of clean energy, including #windenergy and #solarenergy. renewablesassociation.ca/statement-ca...
Thank you to all 37 companies who exhibited at CanREA's Operators Summit 2025 on April 16 & 17, a unique conference devoted to the operation of renewable energy and energy storage sites across Canada!
Read our recap story here: renewablesassociation.ca/event/operat...
Read our recap story here: renewablesassociation.ca/event/operat...
May 6, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Thank you to all 37 companies who exhibited at CanREA's Operators Summit 2025 on April 16 & 17, a unique conference devoted to the operation of renewable energy and energy storage sites across Canada!
Read our recap story here: renewablesassociation.ca/event/operat...
Read our recap story here: renewablesassociation.ca/event/operat...
CanREA congratulates industry leader member company Potentia Renewables Inc. and its Indigenous partners on being selected by SaskPower to develop two new renewable energy projects in #Saskatchewan.
Read our statement here: renewablesassociation.ca/canrea-indus...
Read our statement here: renewablesassociation.ca/canrea-indus...
CanREA industry leader member awarded two projects in SaskPower Procurement - Canadian Renewable Energy Association
—The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) congratulates Potentia Renewables Inc. and its partners Meadow Lake Tribal Council (MLTC) and Mistawasis Nêhiyawak First Nation on SaskPower’s selec...
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May 6, 2025 at 6:40 PM
CanREA congratulates industry leader member company Potentia Renewables Inc. and its Indigenous partners on being selected by SaskPower to develop two new renewable energy projects in #Saskatchewan.
Read our statement here: renewablesassociation.ca/canrea-indus...
Read our statement here: renewablesassociation.ca/canrea-indus...
More than 100 key players from the renewable energy sector in BC joined us for CanREA’s first-ever CanREA Connects—British Columbia networking event in #Vancouver last night, including CanREA's Kelly Hall and Evan Wilson.
Join us for our next networking receptions this spring: lnkd.in/ex2KXUCq
Join us for our next networking receptions this spring: lnkd.in/ex2KXUCq
May 6, 2025 at 6:38 PM
More than 100 key players from the renewable energy sector in BC joined us for CanREA’s first-ever CanREA Connects—British Columbia networking event in #Vancouver last night, including CanREA's Kelly Hall and Evan Wilson.
Join us for our next networking receptions this spring: lnkd.in/ex2KXUCq
Join us for our next networking receptions this spring: lnkd.in/ex2KXUCq
CanREA is excited to welcome Patricia Lightburn as our new Director, British Columbia. She will represent #CanREA members in BC, lead our BC Network and engage with stakeholders to advance CanREA’s strategic policy priorities in the #BC market.
Learn more: renewablesassociation.ca/meet-our-new...
Learn more: renewablesassociation.ca/meet-our-new...
May 6, 2025 at 6:37 PM
CanREA is excited to welcome Patricia Lightburn as our new Director, British Columbia. She will represent #CanREA members in BC, lead our BC Network and engage with stakeholders to advance CanREA’s strategic policy priorities in the #BC market.
Learn more: renewablesassociation.ca/meet-our-new...
Learn more: renewablesassociation.ca/meet-our-new...