The Ottawa Renewable Energy Co-op Blog
Call for Nominations: OREC Board of Directors for 2019-20
The Ottawa Renewable Energy Co-operative is now accepting nominations for new members of its Board of Directors. Individuals must be members of the Co-operative in order to serve on the board. The roles of board members are as follows: Regular attendance (in-person or...
OREC Project on Canadian Museum of Science & Technology Connected
Press Release Ottawa, ON, May 24, 2019 – Ingenium – Canada’s Museums of Science and Innovation, in partnership with the Ottawa Renewable Energy Co-op (OREC) is proud to announce the launch of a new community-owned 200-kW solar project. Beginning on May 24, 2019, the...
ON Government Proposing Changes With Negative Impacts for OREC, Other Co-ops
The Government of Ontario has proposed changes that will negatively impact the ability of OREC and other co-ops to offer investment opportunities in the future. With the Ontario government dissolving the Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO), co-operative...
Letter from the President: Launching CoEnergy Co-operative
Dear OREC members and supporters, I would like to begin by wishing you all a happy holiday season, and hope you have a healthy and productive new year. Since the incorporation of the Ottawa Renewable Energy Co-operative in 2010, our membership has changed the way that...
Ontario Net Metering Legislation Revoked
In late September, the Ontario Government revoked proposed legislative changes that would have helped grow the renewable energy sector in the province. Two proposed regulations under the Ontario Energy Board Act, would have allowed for third-party ownership of...