EmPower Your Community
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 Community Power...
Fighting Climate Change Nationally Starts with Clean, Renewable Electricity
The following is a guest post from CanWEA, the Canadian Wind Energy Association, is the voice of Canada’s wind energy industry, actively promoting the responsible and sustainable growth of wind energy. CanWEA believes that the federal government has an important...
Community Power Sprouting Up All Over the World
The following are summaries from the Community Power Report, which regularly posts stories on community-based renewable energy projects taking place all around the world. Boston housing provider help households save on energy bills Jan 5th, 2016 In the Boston area in...
Exploring the World of Electric Vehicles– An Interview with CEO of Plug ‘n Drive
Electric Vehicles are becoming the new trend in the auto world– ever since Tesla Motors started exploring the possibilities of electric cars in 2003, a new world of electrified, gasoline-independent and low emissions vehicles started taking off. Today, there are more...
Wind Power Prices in Ontario Dropping Below Nuclear Costs
The following is a guest post from the Ontario Clean Air Alliance (OCAA) written by Angela Bischoff, Outreach Director at OCAA, comparing prices of new wind power projects in Ontario to those of nuclear power. The Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) has...
Video: Getting Canada to a 100% Renewable Energy Future
Over the past two months, Our Power has been releasing several short clips in a 5-part video series that aims to introduce the renewable energy transition to Canadians, in an effort to help people discover the importance of learning about their energy systems, improve...
Renewable Energy Co-operatives Grow in Ontario
The following is a guest post from CanSIA and the Solar Canada Conference, which explores the increase in local, small scale renewable energy co-operatives in Ontario over the past few years, thanks to the start of the Feed-in-Tariff program back in 2009. Renewable...
Economic Benefits of Wind Energy in Ontario
The following is a guest post from our partner CanWEA, which discusses the various ways in which Ontario's wind energy procurements are contributing to the province's economy by attracting investments in the industry and creating local employment opportunities. Wind...
Could Trudeau’s win re-position Canada as a global energy leader?
When Canada’s new Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, took the stage Monday night to address Canadians after the Liberal party’s election win, he emphasized his commitment to change. It is a message that resonates with the country’s renewable energy sector, because it...
ZooShare, sustainable energy trailblazer (video)
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Green Energy Doors Open: Steamwhistle Brewery
Green Energy Doors Open is a province-wide communications campaign and showcase of individual, community, and commercial sustainable energy projects. Meet one of their Trailblazers, Steamwhistle, as they focus on product efficiency and reusability. ...