OSEA's FIT Program Review - Submission Draft Webinar

Be part of this important process and help shape Ontario's green energy system

Since our first FIT review webinar back in May, right through to our recent Community Power Conference, we have been busy talking with our members and partners to collect feedback for the Ontario FIT Program Review. We have now completed a draft submission report based on your input and feedback regarding the FIT review and the advancement of a more sustainable, integrated energy system in Ontario. Join us this Friday, November 25th at 10:30am as we introduce the draft report for your review and further comment. The intent is to build consensus around core asks supported by the sector, provide you with a resource to draw on for your own submission and to strengthen OSEA's feedback to the various agencies involved.

For further information about the FIT Review process and OSEA's report timeline click here.

To participate in the FIT Program Review - Draft Report Webinar Register Now.

Watch Paul McKay's keynote from Community Power 2011

Community Power 2011 Audio Recordings and Proceedings available

On November 14th and 15th more than 900 delegates and trade show exhibitors participated in OSEA’s third annual Community Power conference! Did you miss the discussions on Green Energy 2.0 and the workshops on community and community-commercial energy best practices? No problem! Get a taste of what you missed by watching Paul McKay's keynote from the conference. Get access to recordings of the entire conference and the conference preceedings for one low price. Only for a limited time, so act fast!

Order conference recordings and proceedings

Watch or read Paul McKay's complete speech by clicking here.

Minister of Energy delivers keynote for Community Power Awards

Ontario Minister of Energy, Hon. Chris Bentley will speak at The Green Connection

The 2011 Community Power Awards were presented on Monday November 14th during the Green Connection banquet and awards ceremony. The award winners are individuals who have made significant contributions to the Community Power movement in Ontario and globally. The award presentation followed a keynote speech by Chris Bentley, Ontario's Minister of Energy.

The 2011 award winners are:

• Community Power Leader
  Award winner: Mike Brigham, President of  TREC Solar Share
• International Community Power Leader
  Award winner: Stefan Gsänger, World Wind Energy Association, Secretary General, since WWEA's foundation in 2001
• Urban Community Power Leader
  Award winner: Farrah Khan, Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment
• Aboriginal Community Power Leader
  Award winner: Byron LeClair, Director of Community Development, Pic River First Nation
• Rural Community Power Leader
  Award Winner: Don McCabe, Vice-President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture

Watch video of the minister's speech at the awards ceremony:
Keynote Presentation by Hon. Chris Bentley, Ontario Minister of Energy

Getting it Right – Not Quite – Ontario’s Green Energy Act

Ontario's Green Energy and Green Economy Act has by almost any measure of performance - applications, investment, jobs, industrial development - been a great success, but so far, few feed in tariff contracts are in commercial operation. What was right and what has gone wrong? OSEA board member Marion Fraser answers this question in her paper Getting it Right – Not Quite – Ontario’s Green Energy Act.

Fraser explores the gap between policy and implementation with an examination of how politics frustrates policy; how public sector organizations can impair public policy and how self-interest trumps the greater good.

Read the full policy document here:
Marion Fraser - Getting it Right – Not Quite – Ontario’s Green Energy Act (PDF)

CI Energy Group’s Renewable Energy Investment & Grid Development Strategy Conference

OSEA members SAVE 15%*

As an industry partner, the Ontario Sustainable Energy Association has arranged for it’s member to receive a special registration rate – 15% off - to attend CI Energy Group’s Renewable Energy Investment and Grid Development Strategy Conference (taking place on January 30-31, 2012 in Toronto.

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• Featuring case studies, panel discussions, high level presentations, this event gathers a diverse speaker faculty to provide a wide variety of perspectives and experiences.
• Walk away with the information needed to capitalize on the many opportunities in Ontario’s renewable sector
• Discuss current challenges and practical solutions to top of mind issues like managing supply, securing financing and approvals, implementing infrastructure upgrades and more.

Hear from top industry experts including:

• David Butters, President, Association of Power Producers of Ontario (APPrO)
• Bruce Campbell, Vice President, Resource Integration, Independent Electricity System Operator Ontario (IESO)
• Richard Ford, CEng, MIET Manager, Grid Solutions, Toronto Hydro Electric System Ltd
• Pierre Guimond, President and CEO, Canadian Electricity Association
• James Keech Chair, Electricity Distributor’s Association
• Wes Johnson, Director of Policy and Research, Canadian Solar Industries Association (CanSIA)
• Kristopher Stevens, Executive Director, Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA)

PLUS! Extend your learning experience at the interactive, post-conference workshop on February 1st: A Step by Step Guide to Getting Your Renewable Energy Project Approved

To register or for more information, call 1-877-927-7936 or online at
www.renewablepowerconference.com/osea
OSEA members, contact Nicole Risse to obtain your discount code
Contact: nicole@ontario-sea.org or 416-977-4441 ext: 5205

*This offer is applicable on the program (on site) registration fee and cannot be combined with any other offers or promotions.

Photovoltaic Performance Verification Program ribbon cutting ceremony

The Living City Campus at Kortright, Canada’s Photovoltaic Test Facility is pleased to announce the official program launch of the Photovoltaic Performance Verification Program.

PVPV performs third party performance monitoring of Domestic Content Modules and provides high quality, unbiased energy yield and environmental data to the solar industry.

Please join us at 12:08 pm on December 2nd at the Kortright PV Test Field for a ribbon cutting ceremony to be followed by a light lunch and networking event in the Archetype Sustainable House.

Please RSVP:
Caroline MacGillivray
cmacgillivray@trca.on.ca

PVPV is pleased to welcome the following participants to the program:

www.pvpv.ca

Upcoming Events

OSEA/CanSIA Present Solar Drinks on November 23

When: Wednesday, November 23, Toronto, ON

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Ministry of Economic Development and Trade: The Home Depot - Meet The Buyer

When: Thursday, November 24, Kanata, ON

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OSEA's FIT Program Review - Submission Draft Webinar

Free registration
When: Friday, November 25, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

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OSEA's Community Power Roadmap to Success Workshop Series

When: Throughout Ontario,
Nov 25, 29

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Energy 2011 - A Lean and Green Future - Making Energy Visible

When: November 29 - 30, 2011, Mississauga, ON

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Special OSEA/CanSIA Solar Drinks with Schneider-Electric

Unwind and network after Solar Canada 2011 at a very special Solar Drinks at Joe Badali's!
When: Tuesday, December 6, 5-8 pm, Toronto, ON

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CI Energy Group’s Renewable Energy Investment & Grid Development Strategy Conference

When: January 30 - 31 , 2012 (Workshop: February 1st), Toronto, ON

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