Partners

TREC has developed several partnerships since its inception in 1997. Most of TREC's partnerships are with local groups who share similar values and goals. By working together, a larger audience can be reached and efforts are not duplicated.

TREC's partnerships take a variety of forms to result in different outcomes, such as:

• TREC works with groups to deliver educational programming such as with the Toronto District School Board
• TREC builds wind projects with other organizations such as Countryside Energy Incorporated and Toronto Hydro and Energy Services
• TREC provides support, expertise and information to other groups through the Ontario Sustainable Energy Association and the Network of Sustainability Centres.

	The Ontario Trillium Foundation is a founding partner of the Kids World of Energy Program and our Green City Bike Tours.
	The Toronto District School Board is a major partner of our education program. TREC has a partnership with the TDSB's EcoSchools department for our Kids' World of Energy programs, and the Experiential Learning department is a partner on our Green Collar Careers program.
	Exhibition Place is a partner of TREC's Education program, offering sites and services that make the Kids World of Energy programs possible. It is also the home of the WindShare turbine.
	The Green Collar Careers Initiative is supported by the Ontario Power Authority's Conservation Fund. The Conservation Fund provides support for new and innovative electricity conservation initiatives that build the ability of Ontario's residents, businesses, and institutions to reduce their demand for electricity. The results from these initiatives help to inform the development of new conservation programs.
	The Toronto Atmospheric Fund has supported many TREC initiatives over the years and is most recently a supporter of the Our Power Project and SolarShare study.
	Toronto Hydro Energy Services inc. is a joint venture partner of the WindShare turbine at Exhibition Place as well as a sponsor of the Kids World of Energy Program.
	The Community Power Fund has supported many TREC initiatives over the years and is most recently a supporter of WindShare and the Our Power Project.
	The Kids' World of Energy Schools Program is funded by the PromoScience program of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council. The PromScience program promotes science and engineering to young Canadians.
	The Ontario Sustainable Energy Association is a non-profit organization that represents organization and individuals working on community power projects. TREC is a member of OSEA.
	The KidWind Project is a team of teacher, engineers and scientists committed to innovative energy education. Their goal is to promote the elegance of wind power through affordable tools and training programs that challenge, engage and inspire students of all ages. Kid Wind is a partner on our Kids' World of Energy Education program.
	Green-First Technologies Inc. is dedicated to the manufacture and promotion of common sense renewable energy solutions. Green-First provides low cost, user friendly green energy products, specializing in photo-voltaic panels. Green-First provides us with their "Junior D.I.Y." panels for use in our Kids' World of Energy Education program.

Thanks to YMCA Canada for supporting us through the Youth Eco Internship Program, which places people aged 15 to 30 from diverse backgrounds into paid internship opportunities within the non-profit and community services sector. This project is a collaboration between the YMCA and YWCA Canada, with funding provided by the Government of Canada's Economic Action Plan.