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'Empowering Ontario communities with renewable energy' – OREC presents at CACOR Live
John Kirkwood and Dick Bakker presented to CACOR Live on 'Empowering Ontario communities with renewable energy'
John Kirkwood
Mar 132 min read
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"Who lives near me that recently installed a heat pump?" – Learn from others in OREx community eXchange!
Learn how to use OREx - our forum to help you find & learn about EVs, installing heat pumps, solar & more from members near you
John Kirkwood
Mar 71 min read
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Virtual Power Plants cut costs & boost resilience—why not in Ontario?
VPPs are helping communities keep the lights on and save - why not in Ontario?
Dick Bakker
Dec 20, 20243 min read
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Can solar + batteries operate our Disaster Recovery Centres for free?
Adding battery storage systems to Ontario's electricity system enables communities to be more resilient to power disruptions.
Dick Bakker
Dec 9, 20243 min read
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Why do we need Community Solar in Ontario?
Community solar directly benefits the communities that install them. What is Community Solar? Community Solar is a gateway for homeowners...
Roger Peters
Dec 9, 20243 min read
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OREC Acquires Four Solar Rooftop Projects
OREC acquires four solar FIT projects totaling 570 kW DC in Ottawa and Muskoka. That's enough to power 55 homes with clean electricity.
John Kirkwood
Dec 4, 20241 min read
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Give the gift of green energy—a lifetime membership in OREC!
This year, let your gift power a greener future. Give your child, grandchild, or loved one the gift of an OREC membership!
John Kirkwood
Dec 4, 20241 min read
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Don't flush that! Register for talk by OREC partner, the Museum of Science & Technology
Toilet talk: The science behind what happens after you flush The following post is about an event on Nov. 14th, 2024 at our partner, the...
John Kirkwood
Nov 12, 20243 min read
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OREC Speaker Series: Save on your electricity bill using Ultra Low Overnight (ULO) rates!
Source: Hydro Ottawa Hey Ontario residents, did you know you can dramatically reduce your electricity bill? At an OREC event on November...
John Kirkwood
Nov 12, 20241 min read
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Guess what? Your Ontario electricity bill is going up.
Ontario electricity bills are rising—again. Find out why costs are increasing and what solutions could make power more affordable. ⚡
John Kirkwood
Nov 11, 20241 min read
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Seeking candidates for OREC 2025 Board Directors!
Are you passionate about renewable energy and community-driven initiatives? The Ottawa Renewable Energy Cooperative (OREC) is looking for...
John Kirkwood
Nov 1, 20241 min read
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When Ontario’s Minister of Energy & Electrification asks you for advice…
Dear Minister,
It was a pleasure to meet with you at the AMO Annual Conference where you asked me for our recommendations on DER...
John Kirkwood
Sep 10, 20245 min read
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OREC Celebrates 1000+ Members and Expands Across Ontario!
The Ottawa Renewable Energy Co-operative (OREC) has reached a major milestone - over 1,000 members!
Ziming Zhao
Aug 4, 20241 min read
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Powering the Future with New Solar Projects
We are in final negotiations with a well known Ottawa educational institution to build OREC's largest solar rooftop project largest to date
Ziming Zhao
Aug 4, 20241 min read
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More Ways to Invest in Renewable Energy
We've heard from some members that 10 years is too long for their investment to mature. So we offered member Investment Notes! What's the...
Ziming Zhao
Aug 4, 20241 min read
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