Monday, September 29, 2025
Market Watch: Canada’s renewable energy market outlook
General Market Commentary The Bank of Canada reduced its target for the overnight rate by 25 basis points on September 17, 2025 to 2.5%, with…
Canadian Renewable Energy Association
ETC 2025 to focus on clean energy as Canada’s strategic advantage
Canada’s premier clean energy conference and exhibition has unveiled its highly anticipated program. Electricity Transformation Canada (ETC), which will be held October 6-8 at the…
Nominations now open for the first-ever CanREA Awards
As part of its fifth anniversary celebrations, the Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) is launching the new CanREA Awards Program recognizing excellence in Canada’s wind,…
Event recognizes the critical role of Indigenous engagement in energy transition
More than 120 people attended the Manitoba Wind Energy Indigenous Equity Summit, held at the Winnipeg Art Gallery on June 18, 2025, presented by Canadian…
CanREA’s Summit 2025 highlights “massive opportunities” in clean power
More than 200 people attended the second edition of Clean Power Finance Canada—CanREA Summit, a full-day conference presented by CIBC and held at CIBC Square…
Engaging communities at the CanREA Operators Summit
More than 325 members of the clean energy community came together at the fifth annual edition of the Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) Operators Summit,…
CanREA marks fifth anniversary with special report
The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) is pleased to release a new, five-year industry data report announcing that Canada’s wind, solar and energy-storage sectors have…
Why has wind energy policy changed direction in Ontario?
Recently the Ontario government announced that it would procure an additional 5,000 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy by 2034. Although the specifics of the bidding…
Ontario government launches largest energy procurement in province’s history
The Ontario government is launching the largest competitive energy procurement in the province’s history, focused on generating affordable electricity for families and businesses. This builds…
CanREA’s conference connects finance and clean power industries
Nearly 140 people attended the sold-out, inaugural edition of the Clean Power Finance Canada—CanREA Summit, held at CIBC Square in downtown Toronto on June 19,…
Energy storage conference presents potential benefits for Albertans
The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) held a successful inaugural edition of its new annual event, “Energy Storage Alberta—CanREA Summit.” Nearly 200 people attended the…
Budget 2024: Minister Freeland must step up her game for the environment
On April 16, Canada’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Chrystia Freeland, released Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation. “Our government first came to…
Canadian clean energy operators implored to protect infrastructure from climate risk
Nearly 300 people assembled in Calgary, Alberta this week for the Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) Operations Summit, the nation’s largest conference and exhibition devoted…
New report indicates how Canada increased clean energy capacity in 2023
Canada’s wind, solar and energy-storage sectors grew by a steady 11.2 per cent this year, according to the new annual industry data report released by…
First comprehensive report on market outlook for onsite solar in Canada
The sun is shining on the solar energy industry. Canada’s solar industry has rapidly expanded over the past several years, with capacity growing exponentially over…
Hydro-Québec calls for feedback on action plan to increase investments into decarbonization
Hydro-Québec recently released its Action Plan 2035 – Towards a Decarbonized and Prosperous Québec to further actions that reduce greenhouse gases, meet expected growth in…
CanREA Operations Summit brings together leading industry clean energy operators
Nearly 350 operations professionals from the renewable energy sector gathered in Toronto this week for CanREA’s Operations Summit 2023, the country’s largest wind, solar and energy-storage…
CanREA launches workforce strategy to support renewables workforce
The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) has launched a National Workforce Strategy to support Canada’s growing renewable energy and energy storage workforce. This report, which…
Clean economy funds and investment opportunities for Canadians in Budget 2023
Budget 2023 offers a range of new funds and investment opportunities to support sustainable energy and a growing green economy, including the Canada Growth Fund—a new…
Market Watch: Renewable energy on the rise
General Market Commentary The Bank of Canada has maintained the base interest rate of 4.5%, unchanged from our past edition. Some expected another increase while…
Canada’s clean energy sector grew by 10.5% in 2022
The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) has announced the industry’s year-end data, reporting that Canada’s wind and solar energy sector grew significantly in 2022. “I…
Powerful Capability: Stronger and speedier policy support needed to transform the Canadian grid
As Canada sets out to reach net zero GHG emissions by 2050, renewable energy systems, such as wind, solar, and storage, are going to take…
ETC features launch of CanREA Electricity Transition Hub
Electricity Transformation Canada (ETC) is the premier event for the Canadian clean energy industry to learn about market opportunities, challenges, and connect with key players.…
CanREA names Vittoria Bellissimo incoming president and CEO
The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) has named Vittoria Bellissimo as its incoming president and CEO, effective October 31, 2022, replacing Robert Hornung who is…