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FIT Contracts to “Wind Down”: What does it mean for OREC?
On Friday, the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) stated that, under the direction of the Progressive Conservative Party, certain prospective Feed-In Tariff projects would be “winding down”. This will affect all projects which have not yet received the...
Co-operative Adding two Projects to Grid
Far more people will be seeing community-owned solar in and around the Ottawa area. The Ottawa Renewable Energy Co-operative is looking forward to the imminent connection of two new projects, located at highly public sites just outside of Ottawa. The first is located...
Renewable Energy Co-operatives Providing Local Solutions to Climate Change | Markets Insider
The Ottawa Renewable Energy Co-operative & other renewable energy co-operatives in Ontario are providing solutions to climate change, while also creating opportunities for local investment. Read the full story: Markets...
The Power of Radio
OREC partners with Farm Radio International to promote solar in Tanzania Ownership of a solar home system can improve the quality of life and agricultural productivity of small-scale farmers in Africa. The falling price of these systems and the ability to pay for them...
Ontario Election: What it means for OREC
The Ottawa Renewable Energy Co-operative congratulates the Progressive Conservatives for their strong victory in the recent Ontario election. There will certainly be changes in provincial climate, energy and electricity policies. How they will affect the...