by Aaron Thornell | Aug 12, 2020 | Advocacy, News
The Ottawa Renewable Energy Co-operative (OREC) has led an effort calling upon the Members of Parliament tasked with coordinating the COVID’19 economic stimulus plans to include a focus on community investment in clean energy. OREC, alongside its sister...
by Aaron Thornell | Sep 13, 2019 | Advocacy, News
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...
by Aaron Thornell | Mar 5, 2019 | Advocacy, News
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...
by Aaron Thornell | Dec 19, 2018 | Advocacy, News
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...
by Aaron Thornell | Nov 6, 2018 | Advocacy, News
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...
by Aaron Thornell | Aug 28, 2018 | Advocacy, News
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...
