by Zahra Nurmohamed | Sep 14, 2016 | Community Power, Energy Literacy and Education
As students prepare to go back to school this week, some will be greeted by new solar panels on school roofs. In 2011, the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) reached a historic deal with AMP Solar Limited. Over the next 20 years, AMP offered to pay for the project...
by Zahra Nurmohamed | Sep 8, 2016 | Green Energy Doors Open
Green Energy Doors Open (GEDO) is an annual event highlighting sustainable energy projects across Ontario (with partner initiatives taking place in Alberta and B.C). Hosted by the Ontario Sustainable Energy Association, the program is entering its sixth year. Since...
by Zahra Nurmohamed | Sep 2, 2016 | Community Power, Energy Literacy and Education, Energy Policy, Green Businesses and Economy, Renewable Energy Co-ops
The following are summaries from the Community Power Report, which regularly posts stories on community-based renewable energy projects talking place all around the world. New Hawaiian law makes it easier to finance co-ops June 29, 2016 A new Hawaiian bill...
by Zahra Nurmohamed | Aug 23, 2016 | Climate Action, Energy Policy
The Environmental Commissioner of Ontario (ECO) is the province’s environmental watchdog, reviewing and reporting on Ontario’s environmental performance. The current ECO, Dianne Saxe, began her term in December, 2015 and her appointment is focused “on serving the...
by Zahra Nurmohamed | Jul 22, 2016 | Community Power, Interviews, Renewable Energy Co-ops
TREC’s recently published report, The Power of Community explores the economic, environmental, and social benefits of locally owned and operated renewable energy initiatives. In general, community owned renewables lead to higher job creation; stronger economic impacts...
