The Canadian Renewable Energy Association is the voice for wind energy, solar energy and energy storage solutions that will power Canada’s net-zero future.https://bsky.app/profile/canrea.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/canrea.bsky.social/post/3lxx5h63kk22d@canrea.bsky.social's Phil McKay recently spoke to CBC News about the growing interest in plug-in balcony solar panels. These affordable plug-and-play units are exploding in popularity in Europe, but murky regulations are hindering uptake in Canada. 🏡 Read the full article here: ow.ly/rtOv50WQxgp https://www.cbc.ca/news/climate/plug-in-balcony-solar-panels-1.761888303 Sep 2025 17:22 +0000at://did:plc:a234u2lwrdhur4ht4uuvbiyh/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxx5h63kk22dhttps://bsky.app/profile/canrea.bsky.social/post/3luplpmpz2c2bCanREA 2024-2025 Highlight #7 Go Solar Guide! In March, CanREA’s new BTM Solar and Storage Program launched a new and improved edition of our annual Go Solar Guide, encouraging more Canadians to generate their own solar energy at home and work. https://renewablesassociation.ca/go-solar-guide/24 Jul 2025 13:01 +0000at://did:plc:a234u2lwrdhur4ht4uuvbiyh/app.bsky.feed.post/3luplpmpz2c2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/canrea.bsky.social/post/3luajuv2r6s27CanREA 2024-2025 Highlight #6: Utilities! CanREA launched a new Utility GRID Integration program in May. Evolving from our Electricity Transition Hub, the program helps members integrate clean, affordable and reliable electricity into Canada’s power grids. https://renewablesassociation.ca/grid-integration/18 Jul 2025 13:18 +0000at://did:plc:a234u2lwrdhur4ht4uuvbiyh/app.bsky.feed.post/3luajuv2r6s27https://bsky.app/profile/canrea.bsky.social/post/3lu3vvaeq5k2qCanREA 2024-2025 Highlight #5: Advocacy in Quebec! CanREA successfully worked to optimize the ongoing procurement process in Quebec. One highlight: in May, Hydro-Québec launched a 300 MW solar energy tender. Read more here: https://renewablesassociation.ca/statement-solar-to-accelerate-quebecs-energy-transition/16 Jul 2025 17:09 +0000at://did:plc:a234u2lwrdhur4ht4uuvbiyh/app.bsky.feed.post/3lu3vvaeq5k2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/canrea.bsky.social/post/3ltwpmncxos2qCanREA 2024-2025 Highlight #4: Advocacy in BC! CanREA expanded its presence in BC with a new BC Director and BC Network, a MOU with CEBC, and working with BC Hydro and FortisBC on various call for powers and REIs. Learn more: https://renewablesassociation.ca/fortisbc-announces-upcoming-call-for-power/14 Jul 2025 15:34 +0000at://did:plc:a234u2lwrdhur4ht4uuvbiyh/app.bsky.feed.post/3ltwpmncxos2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/canrea.bsky.social/post/3ltwkugwq7c2qCanREA 2024-2025 Highlight #3: Indigenous engagement! This year, we hired a Director of Indigenous Engagement, expanded the ETC Indigenous Pavilion, co-hosted the MB Wind Equity Summit with Indigenous Clean Energy, and began our Reconciliation Action Roadmap: https://renewablesassociation.ca/first-manitoba-wind-energy-indigenous-equity-summit-a-success/14 Jul 2025 14:09 +0000at://did:plc:a234u2lwrdhur4ht4uuvbiyh/app.bsky.feed.post/3ltwkugwq7c2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/canrea.bsky.social/post/3ltwkhi5aas2qCanREA 2024-2025 Highlight #2: Advocacy in Manitoba! We expanded the #Saskatchewan Network to include #Manitoba this year and devoted a Policy Director to this mandate. CanREA’s recommendations to Manitoba’s Minister of Finance were reflected in Manitoba Hydro's 600 MW Call for Power.14 Jul 2025 14:02 +0000at://did:plc:a234u2lwrdhur4ht4uuvbiyh/app.bsky.feed.post/3ltwkhi5aas2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/canrea.bsky.social/post/3ltwk7rluc22qCanREA 2024-2025 Highlight #1: Advocacy in Ontario! CanREA successfully worked to reduce barriers and improve clarity for access to agricultural land and Crown land, shaping the LT2 contracts and RFPs that were launched in late June. Learn more here: https://renewablesassociation.ca/ontario-issues-long-term-2-rfps-for-new-build-energy-and-capacity-resources/14 Jul 2025 13:57 +0000at://did:plc:a234u2lwrdhur4ht4uuvbiyh/app.bsky.feed.post/3ltwk7rluc22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/canrea.bsky.social/post/3lstyp223mk2aCanREA is proud to celebrate its fifth anniversary on July 1, 2025. CanREA launched in 2020 to provide a unified voice for #solarenergy, #windenergy and #energystorage in Canada. It has since grown to a total of more than 330 members and nearly 30 staff. https://renewablesassociation.ca/five-years-already/30 Jun 2025 20:13 +0000at://did:plc:a234u2lwrdhur4ht4uuvbiyh/app.bsky.feed.post/3lstyp223mk2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/canrea.bsky.social/post/3lsbvtp2sds23STATEMENT: CanREA is concerned that the Government of Saskatchewan’s plans to extend the lifecycle of their coal-generation plants will impact future renewable energy plans in the province. Read our full statement here: https://renewablesassociation.ca/an-energy-solution-made-in-saskatchewan/ #RenewableEnergy #Saskatchewan23 Jun 2025 15:34 +0000at://did:plc:a234u2lwrdhur4ht4uuvbiyh/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsbvtp2sds23https://bsky.app/profile/canrea.bsky.social/post/3lsblffqths24NR: First-ever Manitoba Wind Energy Indigenous Equity Summit a success: this unique conference, presented by CanREA, in collaboration with Indigenous Clean Energy (ICE), recognizes the critical role of #Indigenous engagement in #Manitoba’s energy transition. https://renewablesassociation.ca/first-manitoba-wind-energy-indigenous-equity-summit-a-success/23 Jun 2025 12:27 +0000at://did:plc:a234u2lwrdhur4ht4uuvbiyh/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsblffqths24https://bsky.app/profile/canrea.bsky.social/post/3lrganjsra22lNEW BLOG POST: CanREA’s President and CEO, Vittoria Bellissimo writes: “Canada can expect, and will require, significantly increased investment in wind energy, solar energy and energy storage, as electricity demand grows from coast to coast to coast.” https://renewablesassociation.ca/the-case-for-investment-in-canadian-clean-power/12 Jun 2025 15:33 +0000at://did:plc:a234u2lwrdhur4ht4uuvbiyh/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrganjsra22lhttps://bsky.app/profile/canrea.bsky.social/post/3lrbr7p3v7s2sSTATEMENT: CanREA applauds BC Hydro for moving forward with two new requests for expressions of interest (RFEOI). CanREA and its members are eager to highlight the role of storage in BC’s clean energy transition. https://renewablesassociation.ca/canrea-applauds-bc-hydro-for-moving-forward-with-capacity-rfeois/10 Jun 2025 20:46 +0000at://did:plc:a234u2lwrdhur4ht4uuvbiyh/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrbr7p3v7s2shttps://bsky.app/profile/canrea.bsky.social/post/3lqsg7al4qk2dThat’s a wrap on Energy Storage Alberta—CanREA Summit 2025. This full-day conference examined the myriad ways this innovative technology will be critical for Alberta’s sustainable energy future. Thank you to more than 200 attendees, speakers and sponsors! lnkd.in/ecjRtkdH04 Jun 2025 18:19 +0000at://did:plc:a234u2lwrdhur4ht4uuvbiyh/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqsg7al4qk2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/canrea.bsky.social/post/3lq3w4gheqk2pThe Clean Energy Association of BC (CEBC) and the Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) are excited to share that we have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance shared priorities in support of renewable energy and storage development in British Columbia. #BC #CleanEnergy26 May 2025 19:33 +0000at://did:plc:a234u2lwrdhur4ht4uuvbiyh/app.bsky.feed.post/3lq3w4gheqk2phttps://bsky.app/profile/canrea.bsky.social/post/3lprotrzjsc2fNEW CANREA BLOG: In “Why Alberta—and all of Canada—need energy storage,” CanREA’s President & CEO Vittoria Bellissimo argues that energy storage is transforming the way we manage electricity. https://renewablesassociation.ca/why-alberta-and-all-of.../22 May 2025 17:56 +0000at://did:plc:a234u2lwrdhur4ht4uuvbiyh/app.bsky.feed.post/3lprotrzjsc2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/canrea.bsky.social/post/3lpckx5vz4c2zNEW BLOG POST: CanREA’s Phil McKay connects the dots between making your own electricity at your apartment, house or business, and how CanREA can help your electricity utility accommodate all this new BTM #solar and #energystorage. Read more! https://renewablesassociation.ca/more-power-to-the-people/16 May 2025 17:36 +0000at://did:plc:a234u2lwrdhur4ht4uuvbiyh/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpckx5vz4c2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/canrea.bsky.social/post/3lp2wtbj3jc2iSTATEMENT: CanREA is eager to get to work with Canada’s newly appointed cabinet ministers to support their delivery of key election promises. Read our full statement here: https://renewablesassociation.ca/statement-canrea-eager-to-work-with-new-federal-cabinet-to-advance-wind-energy-solar-energy-and-energy-storage/13 May 2025 16:48 +0000at://did:plc:a234u2lwrdhur4ht4uuvbiyh/app.bsky.feed.post/3lp2wtbj3jc2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/canrea.bsky.social/post/3loo4prkno22ySTATEMENT: CanREA congratulates three member companies for signing Power Purchase Agreements representing more than 450 MW of wind energy in #NewBrunswick, as announced by NB Power. Read our full statement here: https://renewablesassociation.ca/canrea-members-sign-agreements-to-build-new-wind-power-projects-in-new-brunswick/ #EnergyTransition #RenewableEnergy08 May 2025 14:28 +0000at://did:plc:a234u2lwrdhur4ht4uuvbiyh/app.bsky.feed.post/3loo4prkno22yhttps://bsky.app/profile/canrea.bsky.social/post/3lojkeh3k3k2vSTATEMENT: CanREA welcomes the Government of British Columbia’s announcement today of their Clean Power Action Plan, which includes BC Hydro’s 2025 Call for Power for 5,000 gigawatt-hours of clean energy, including #windenergy and #solarenergy. https://renewablesassociation.ca/statement-canrea-is-encouraged-by-british-columbias-clean-power-action-plan/06 May 2025 18:49 +0000at://did:plc:a234u2lwrdhur4ht4uuvbiyh/app.bsky.feed.post/3lojkeh3k3k2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/canrea.bsky.social/post/3lojkbldb5k2vThank you to all 37 companies who exhibited at CanREA's Operators Summit 2025 on April 16 & 17, a unique conference devoted to the operation of renewable energy and energy storage sites across Canada! Read our recap story here: https://renewablesassociation.ca/event/operators-summit-2025/06 May 2025 18:48 +0000at://did:plc:a234u2lwrdhur4ht4uuvbiyh/app.bsky.feed.post/3lojkbldb5k2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/canrea.bsky.social/post/3lojk627rvs2vCanREA congratulates industry leader member company Potentia Renewables Inc. and its Indigenous partners on being selected by SaskPower to develop two new renewable energy projects in #Saskatchewan. Read our statement here: https://renewablesassociation.ca/canrea-industry-leader-member-awarded-two-projects-in-saskpower-procurement/06 May 2025 18:46 +0000at://did:plc:a234u2lwrdhur4ht4uuvbiyh/app.bsky.feed.post/3lojk627rvs2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/canrea.bsky.social/post/3lojk3xxbhk2vMore than 100 key players from the renewable energy sector in BC joined us for CanREA’s first-ever CanREA Connects—British Columbia networking event in #Vancouver last night, including CanREA's Kelly Hall and Evan Wilson. Join us for our next networking receptions this spring: lnkd.in/ex2KXUCq06 May 2025 18:45 +0000at://did:plc:a234u2lwrdhur4ht4uuvbiyh/app.bsky.feed.post/3lojk3xxbhk2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/canrea.bsky.social/post/3lojjzut5a22vCanREA is excited to welcome Patricia Lightburn as our new Director, British Columbia. She will represent #CanREA members in BC, lead our BC Network and engage with stakeholders to advance CanREA’s strategic policy priorities in the #BC market. Learn more: https://renewablesassociation.ca/meet-our-new-director-for-bc/06 May 2025 18:43 +0000at://did:plc:a234u2lwrdhur4ht4uuvbiyh/app.bsky.feed.post/3lojjzut5a22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/canrea.bsky.social/post/3lnxh6urr7s2bSTATEMENT: CanREA congratulates the Liberal Party of Canada for their re-election in April 2025. CanREA looks forward to strengthening our collaboration with the federal government and working with all 343 MPs to advance #renewableenergy and #energystorage initiatives nationwide.29 Apr 2025 14:05 +0000at://did:plc:a234u2lwrdhur4ht4uuvbiyh/app.bsky.feed.post/3lnxh6urr7s2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/canrea.bsky.social/post/3lnnqvcizms2sWant to know how solar works? Find out more https://renewablesassociation.ca/go-solar-guide/?utm_source=Social+media+organic&utm_medium=Social+media+&utm_campaign=GsG+2025+Launch&utm_id=GSG+Launch+2025&utm_term=Solar+Panels #RenewableEnergy #SolarEnergy #SolarPanels25 Apr 2025 17:32 +0000at://did:plc:a234u2lwrdhur4ht4uuvbiyh/app.bsky.feed.post/3lnnqvcizms2shttps://bsky.app/profile/canrea.bsky.social/post/3lmk7adnsds23Did you know that #solar costs have fallen by more than 83% from 2009 to 2025, and there are many different incentive programs available across Canada to help you save money on your installation? Check out CanREA’s Go Solar Guide 2025 for all the details. https://renewablesassociation.ca/go-solar-guide/?utm_source=Social+media+organic&utm_medium=Social+media+&utm_campaign=GsG+2025+Launch&utm_id=GSG+Launch+2025&utm_term=Solar+Panels11 Apr 2025 14:12 +0000at://did:plc:a234u2lwrdhur4ht4uuvbiyh/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmk7adnsds23https://bsky.app/profile/canrea.bsky.social/post/3llyjuj75us2pCOMMUNIQUÉ : Le nouveau Guide Transition vers le solaire 2025 encourage les Canadiens à passer à l’énergie solaire ! La ressource incontournable pour les Canadiens qui veulent passer à l’énergie #solaire. https://renewablesassociation.ca/fr/communique-nouveau-et-ameliore-le-guide-transition-vers-le-solaire-2025-de-canrea/ #PanneauxSolaires #ÉnergieRenouvelable #Subventions04 Apr 2025 13:35 +0000at://did:plc:a234u2lwrdhur4ht4uuvbiyh/app.bsky.feed.post/3llyjuj75us2phttps://bsky.app/profile/canrea.bsky.social/post/3ll7upbnoms2eMore Canadian homeowners than ever before are installing solar. Want to make the switch? Check out CanREA’s Go Solar Guide 2025, the go-to resource for Canadians thinking about going solar this year. Check out the new web portal! https://renewablesassociation.ca/go-solar-guide/?utm_source=Social+media+organic&utm_medium=Social+media+&utm_campaign=GsG+2025+Launch&utm_id=GSG+Launch+2025&utm_term=Solar+Panels #Solar #RenewableEnergy25 Mar 2025 18:12 +0000at://did:plc:a234u2lwrdhur4ht4uuvbiyh/app.bsky.feed.post/3ll7upbnoms2e