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Community Power represents more bang for the renewable energy buck

Community Power represents more bang for the renewable energy buck

by Judith Lipp | Jul 5, 2016 | Community Power

Judith Lipp is the Executive Director of TREC. Read TREC’s recent report – The Power of Community. It’s popular in Ontario to blame green energy for rising electricity bills. The truth is much more complicated, with the prices paid to kick-start a...
The Power of Community, new report shows the economic impact of community-owned renewables

The Power of Community, new report shows the economic impact of community-owned renewables

by Rebecca Black | Jun 29, 2016 | Community Power, Energy Policy

Rebecca Black is the Co-Chair of TREC. Read TREC’s recent report The Power of Community. Ontario has come a long way in just seven years. Back in 1999, seeing solar panels on a rooftop was a rare sight in this province. And finding one of the couple of dozen...
Guelph & London: Communities Showing Leadership in Renewable Energy

Guelph & London: Communities Showing Leadership in Renewable Energy

by Zahra Nurmohamed | Jun 22, 2016 | Community Power

Municipalities have long paved the way for climate change action and have shown leadership in renewable energy, even before larger governmental bodies – like provincial or federal governments, have taken action. Partners for Climate Protection, a program under...
Lessons from Sweden: Successful Renewable Energy Development

Lessons from Sweden: Successful Renewable Energy Development

by Yvonne Ho | May 4, 2016 | Community Power, Energy Policy

The following is a guest post from Student Energy, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to creating the next generation of leaders that will help transition the world to a sustainable energy future. The article, written by guest blogger Nina Zholudeva, discusses...
Community Power Sprouting Up All Over the World

Community Power Sprouting Up All Over the World

by Yvonne Ho | Apr 8, 2016 | Community Power, Green Businesses and Economy, Green Homes and Buildings

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...
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