by TREC | Dec 7, 2016 | Climate Action, Community Power, Energy Policy
There are just a few more days until Ontario’s Long Term Energy Plan (LTEP) review wraps up. We need your help to send the government a strong message that moving towards 100% Renewable Energy is the way to go, and that Community Power is an important component...
by TREC | Nov 30, 2016 | Climate Action, Community Power
The Ontario government is taking great strides in reducing our GreenHouseGas (GHG) emissions, but it isn’t enough – the reality is that our climate is in dire straits, and all of us need to pull some weight. Everyday Ontarians have a part to play, and...
by TREC | Oct 21, 2016 | Climate Action, Community Power, Energy Policy
We need your help to build more renewable energy in Ontario! The Ontario government is seeking public input to help direct their next Long Term Energy Plan (LTEP), building on previous plans developed in 2010 and 2013. This 2017 version will set the Province’s policy...
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 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 | 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...
