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...
by Aaron Thornell | Jun 14, 2018 | Advocacy, News
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...
by Aaron Thornell | Jun 12, 2018 | Advocacy, News
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...
by Aaron Thornell | Feb 7, 2017 | Advocacy
The Ottawa Renewable Energy Co-operative is always striving to remain engaged and proactive within the changing landscape that is Ontario’s energy legislation. In 2017, the province invited input on its net metering program, particularly how it related to...
by Aaron Thornell | Dec 16, 2016 | Advocacy
The Ontario Long-Term Energy Plan (LTEP) serves as a guide for the coming years for the province’s energy policy. Upon invitation, the Ottawa Renewable Energy Co-operative submitted its suggestions for the LTEP, with particular emphasis on the role of...
by matthew | May 1, 2016 | Advocacy
Continuing to pursue its goal of advocating for progressive, hospitable policy, the Ottawa Renewable Energy Co-operative crafted an open letter pushing for further support of the community energy sector. This was part of the growing groundswell for tangible action on...
