Conference & Green Connection Early Bird Combo

Join us for Day One of the Conference AND the popular ‘Green Connection’ networking party.

Attract savings of $40.00 and enjoy VIP treatment

Apply before September 16th

Purchase the Early Bird Combo

The Green Connection:
Join some of the city’s most interesting entrepreneurs, sustainability advocates and personalities in the green space today and celebrate OSEA’s conference and Community Power Awards at the Steam Whistle Brewery on November 14th from 6.30pm – 10.00pm

Meet and chat with celebrity chefs such as Brad Long, and other food and beverage artisans, who work enthusiastically to bring you local, fresh fare all year round. Enjoy mouth watering canapés and hors d’oeuvres and unlimited tastings of an intriguing variety of Ontario beer, wine, cider, juices and smoothies. Top that with award winning crafted Ninutik Maple Sugar creations, Chocosol’s unforgettable drinking chocolate from Mexico Profundo, Brewery Tours, a silent auction, entertainment and a raffle with some amazing prizes.

The Conference:
The green energy sector in Ontario is threatened by uncertainty as the provincial election approaches. Developers, manufactures, government and investors are concerned about what may happen to the industry, their projects and businesses after October 6. Residents and communities are concerned whether clean air and water, new found well paying jobs, local project ownership and hope, will be yanked from underneath them.

Join the Ontario Sustainable Energy Association for its third annual conference to hear about and discuss Green Energy Ontario 2.0 and strategies for the sector as we navigate untraveled waters together.

Day One (November 14) sessions include:
Green Energy Ontario 2.0: A community, a manufacturer’s and a private sector perspective
Community Power 101
Joint ventures: Commercial and communities creating win/win
Roadmap to Community Power: An applied workshop

Special Early Bird Combo includes:

• 1 Day One, Community Power Conference & Power Networking Centre Trade Show ticket Value $95.00
• 1 Green Connection Networking Party ticket - Value $95.00
• 1 free OSEA Solar Drinks pass
• 1 free OSEA webinar pass
• Meet celebrity Chefs
• Gift Bag

Must apply before September 16th at 5pm. First 10 ticket purchasers receive a Steam Whistle Brewery Tour.

Showcase YOUR GREEN ENERGY project September 24th!

If you are involved in Green Energy in Ontario YOU have a lot to be proud of!

This September 24th show off your conservation or renewable energy project, big or small, by participating in the province-wide Green Energy Field Day. This “doors open” event will give you a chance to showcase your project and inspire others. More importantly it will be a great opportunity for family, friends and your community to find out the contribution you are making to a cleaner, greener and more prosperous Ontario.

We are going to have a lot of fun!

To join in simply sign up at www.WattsNEXT.ca to host an event at your site and we will help by providing you a check list of things to do to get ready for your guests and some other useful resources. We will also promote your project online and assist with media outreach.

The earlier you sign up, the more profile you will get and the more we can help you out!

Thanks for being a positive force for a more sustainable Ontario.

For assistance, please contact Nicole Risse at nicole@ontario-sea.org or 416.977.4441 x 5205.

Fall Webinar Schedule

As fall is approaching we have lined up some exciting webinars for you in our OSEA FIT Webinar Series. Mark your calendars!

Sept. 15, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm: Discussing the Future of the Feed-in Tariff program and solar power development in Ontario
More Details & Registration:
http://oseawebinars.eventbrite.com/

Sept. 22, 10:00 - 11:30 am: Industrialization, Economic Growth and Job Creation
More Details & Registration:
http://oseacmewebinar.eventbrite.com/

Oct. 13, 10:00 - 11:30 am: Renewable Energy Approvals 101 for Developers - How to Prepare Your Application and Eliminate Potential Rework (free)
More Details & Registration:
http://oseamoewebinar.eventbrite.com/

Oct. 27, 10:00 - 11:30 am: Ontario’s Smart Grid
More Details & Registration:
http://smartgridwebinar.eventbrite.com/

Nov. 03, 10:00 - 11:30 am: Social Impacts of Community Power
More Details & Registration:
http://socialimpactwebinar.eventbrite.com/

OSEA Community Power Roadmap to Success workshop series

We are please to announce that OSEA has partnered with several NFP organizations to deliver 15 community power workshops across the province. OSEA was awarded an education grant from the Community Energy Partnerships Program (CEPP) to deliver these 3 hr interactive and experiential workshops which are free to attend and require no previous experience or knowledge regarding solar power or renewable green energy to participate!

Our goal is to engage established community-based organizations (e.g. environmental clubs, ethnocultural associations, student unions etc) and institutional groups with assets (e.g. municipalities, hospitals, and schools) and to build up their capacity to collaborate on their own community power projects. Ultimately, our interest is to build confidence in Ontario community-based groups to embark upon the launching of a project from start to finish.

The workshops are spread across the province with the first one taking place in London on Tuesday September 13th. Following that Kitchener-Waterloo takes place on Thursday September 15th and we will be in Sault Ste Marie on Friday September 23rd.

View the complete list of workshops

If you are interested to attend one of these workshops, or need more information please contact Steve Ireson via Steve@Ontario-SEA.org.

New way to invest in solar power now available in Ontario

A new opportunity to invest in solar in Ontario was announced August 8th with the province-wide release of SolarShare Community Solar Bonds, $1000 bonds that earn 5% annual returns over a 5-year term. Developed by TREC Renewable Energy Co-operative, the SolarShare Co-operative is offering bonds to its members that are invested in a portfolio of eighteen solar electric power projects, totaling over 600kW of capacity and representing over $3.7million of investment. The projects are already constructed, producing power and generating stable long-term revenues under 20-year Ontario Feed-in-Tariff (FIT) contracts. SolarShare offers investors 'triple bottom line' returns: economic, social and environmental benefits.

For more information, visit www.solarbonds.ca.

Earth Rangers Job Posting

Earth Rangers is an award-winning non-profit organization focused on working with children to protect endangered species.

Earth Rangers is seeking a Business Development professional to assist the Development and Facility team with the Earth Rangers Centre partner programs. For full details see the job posting below.

DOWNLOAD:
Manager of Business Development, Earth Rangers’ Centre ()

Contest Winners
August 29 Draw

Chocosol gift certificate:
Julie Leach (Toronto)

Tom Rand's Kick the Fossil Fuel Habit:
Colin Jeffery (Little Current)

1 yr OSEA Friend membership:
William Stevens (Pembroke)

VIP pass to Green Energy Field Day:
Brandon Laurie-Joice (Kingston)

Applewood Vineyard gift certificate:
Kubota Hamalengas (Toronto)

Upcoming Events

Friends of Wind Ontario
London, ON

When: September 8, 2011

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Solar & Conservation Fair

When: September 10, 2011

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OSEA/CanSIA September Solar Drinks Featuring SolarShare

When: September 13, 2011

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Canada's Outdoor Farm Show

When: September 13-15, 2011

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OSEA FIT Webinar Series: Discussing the Future of the Feed-in Tariff program and solar power development in Ontario

When: September 15, 2011

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Sustainable Energy Seminar Series 2011-2012

When: September 16th, 2011

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Nova Scotia Feed-in Tariff Forum

When: September 21 - 22, 2011

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OSEA FIT Webinar Series: Industrialization, Economic Growth and Job Creation

When: September 22, 2011

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Green Energy Field Day

When: Saturday, September 24, 2011

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Moving Planet Green Energy Field Day
Queen's Park event

When: Saturday, September 24, 2011

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