Join CanSIA to participate in the NEW Ontario Net Metering Working Group

 

In Ontario, the solar industry is being held back by the lack of a clear regulatory framework to enable both Virtual Net Metering (VNM), also known as Community Solar, and Third-Party Ownership (3PO) of on-site solar.

 

With the province facing a rapidly emerging generation supply needs and mounting public pressure to act on climate change, CanSIA believes that now is a pivotal time to step up our advocacy efforts with an aim to achieve 3PO and VNM regulations that will create new market opportunities for the Ontario solar industry.

 

CanSIA is therefore launching an Ontario Net Metering Working Group, through which we will work collaboratively with key stakeholders, including municipalities, Indigenous communities, commercial and industrial sector stakeholders, and NGOs in advocating for regulations that will enable VNM and 3PO. This group will be a dedicated forum for dialogue on net metering policy and regulation, where we will seek members' input in developing our positions and provide members with updates on CanSIA's ongoing advocacy efforts at Queen's Park.

 

We envision the time commitment for member participants being a monthly conference call, various email updates from CanSIA throughout the month as necessary, and possibly a quarterly in-person meeting in Toronto.

 

Don’t miss out, join today to access and participate in the working group! New members are eligible for a 50% discount on membership fees, please contact Julie Mair , Membership & Business Development Manager for more information. For more information on CanSIA's member services, please see the 2019/2020 Member Benefits & Services brochure .

City of Toronto Go Solar Webinar

The City of Toronto will be hosting a 30 minute webinar for homeowners interested in installing a solar PV system on their homes today, March 12, 2020 at 12:00 PM ET. Those interested in registering can do so via this link.

Survey Opportunity

CanSIA has been approached by a PhD researcher at Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO) to share a survey with members. The researcher is working to evaluate an ontology-based maximum power point tracking (MPPT) model for solar PV, which would address various factors associated with PV system planning including snow cover, partial shading, and various temperatures in different environments. Your support is greatly appreciated, and results of the research will be shared with members. The survey is available here .

CanSIA Cost Saving Programs

 

To enhance the current CanSIA Travel Program, CanSIA has partnered with VIA Rail to provide additional savings to members and their employees! Members are their employees are entitled to a 5% discount every time they travel with VIA Rail Canada. This corporate rate applies for all destinations, and all fare categories, with the exception of the Escape fare and Prestige .

 

As a reminder, CanSIA has also initiated the Corporate Health & Wellness Partnership with GoodLife Fitness. Save up to 40% off GoodLife Membership for yourself, your employees and your family! Contact Julie Mair to receive your unique ID number to register.

 

Stay tuned for more cost saving programs!

 

Do you have any suggestions on bulk buying programs that may be of interest to you and/or your company? Contact Julie to discuss these opportunities.   

Advanced Business Match - BC Events

Green energy ventures and businesses looking to connect in the Indigenous economy in British Columbia have specific opportunities at a unique business matching forum taking place in cities across that province this year.

Advanced Business Match Indigenous harnesses the power of relationships to create shared prosperity between Indigenous and non-Indigenous businesses. Its focus is connecting communities and companies with complementing goals, supporting economic diversification and innovation while providing opportunities to form partnerships that result in new ventures, stronger market presence and a sharper competitive edge. 

Delegates meet online first in a curated, vetted forum, and then in person over a hyper-productive two and a half-day event. 

For a full list of events, click here . CanSIA Members get 10% off registration fees. Log in to the Member Portal to find out how!

Showcase Your Brand At Electricity Transformation Canada!

Attract cross-industry attention when you take part in the largest exhibition of products and services for the renewable and flexible energy industry. Meet leaders, decision makers and innovators from across the renewable energy space who will come together, with many seeking out the latest advances in the industry — with definite plans to buy.

Electricity Transformation Canada will create efficiencies for exhibitors and attendees alike, with everyone benefiting from opportunities to build beneficial partnerships across the industry. You can be confident knowing Electricity Transformation Canada is, without question, the premier renewable energy event to attend in 2020.

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