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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...

@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

Guide Transition vers le solaire - Canadian Renewable Energy Association Les propriétaires fonciers du Canada sont de plus en plus nombreux à installer des panneaux solaires, et pour cause: le coût de cette technologie a chuté de plus de 83% entre 2009 et 2025. Outre les a...

Réussite 2024-2025 no 7 : guide Transition vers le solaire

En mars, notre nouveau programme sur le solaire et le stockage à l’arrière du compteur a publié une version améliorée de notre guide annuel pour la production solaire à la maison et au travail. renewablesassociation.ca/fr/guide-tra...

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...

Programme d’intégration au réseau électrique - Canadian Renewable Energy Association Le programme d’intégration au réseau électrique de CanREA vise à accélérer la transition énergétique en appuyant l’intégration d’électricité propre, abordable et fiable aux réseaux canadiens. Il est c...

Réussite 2024-2025 no 6 : services publics
CanREA a lancé en mai un nouveau programme d’intégration au réseau électrique. La suite du Centre de transition électrique, ce programme s’adresse aux membres producteurs d’énergie propre, abordable et fiable. renewablesassociation.ca/fr/integrati...

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 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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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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.

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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

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...

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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More power to the people - Canadian Renewable Energy Association By Phil McKay, Senior Director, Distributed Energy Resources and Grid Integration, Canadian Renewable Energy Association  […]

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...

ÉNONCÉ : CanREA est impatiente de collaborer avec les nouveaux ministres nommés du cabinet canadien afin de les appuyer dans la réalisation de leurs principales promesses électorales.

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...

ÉNONCÉ : CanREA félicite trois entreprises membres d’avoir signé des accords d’achat d’énergie représentant plus de 450 MW d’énergie éolienne au Nouveau-Brunswick, comme l’a annoncé Énergie NB Power.

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 ...

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...
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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...

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...

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...

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

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...

STATEMENT: CanREA congratulates the Liberal Party of Canada for their re-election   - Canadian Renewable Energy Association STATEMENT: CanREA congratulates the Liberal Party of Canada for their re-election in April 2025. CanREA looks forward to strengthening our collaboration with the federal government and working with al...

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