Evolving Business Models for Renewable Energy Co-operatives
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COMMUNITY BONDS
TREC helps Social Enterprises turn their social capital into financial capital with Community Bonds.
RESEARCH
TREC conducts original research to better understand the issues effecting communities that are building renewable energy
PROJECTS
TREC has founded several projects to meet our mandate of advancing Community Power.
TREC is Canada’s leader in the development of community owned renewable energy. We are a non-profit co-op supporting co-ops, Indigenous communities and social enterprises with our Community Member & Investment Services, and informing policy through our research and advocacy efforts.
What is Community Power?
Community Power refers to the direct participation in, ownership of, and sharing of collective benefits from renewable energy projects, by and for a local community.
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TREC is an umbrella organization
Here are some of the projects we’ve founded to fulfill our mandate:
SolarShare is Canada’s leading renewable energy co-operative. SolarShare develops PV renewable energy systems across Ontario, and residents and businesses are invited to invest in these projects and earn up to 6% interest.
Relay Education is a leader in renewable energy education. Relay provides interactive energy education through uniquely tailored programs to youth and communities. A Canadian charity whose mission is to build a world powered by 100% renewable energy.
WindShare is an innovative wind power co-operative, the first of its kind in Canada. WindShare is a joint partner in Canada’s premier urban wind turbine located at Exhibition Place in Toronto, Ontario.
Tapestry Community Capital is a non-profit co-op that supports other co-ops and non-profits in raising and managing community investment. Tapestry works with organizations across multiple sectors, from renewable energy to co-working, to finance iconic projects that will allow them to scale their impact.