Webinars

Community Energy Project Proponent Webinar Series 5:

Schools and Educational Facilities

Thursday, January 26^th, 2012  - 10:00-11:00 am

Educational institutions and academic facilities have great solar potential on their rooftops. Many school buildings have large, flat roofs and are well suited to hosting solar projects. This webinar will explore two projects that have recently received grants from the Community Energy Partnerships Program to develop solar projects on their elementary schools. Webinar participants will gain a better understanding ...

To stream the CEPP Project Application Webinar which took place on December 14, 2011.  Follow this link:

You can now online.

Wednesday, December 14th, 2011
10:00am - 11:00am

This virtual online project application clinic is designed to assist new or potential applicants to the Community Energy Partnerships Program to understand the project grant application process.  Program Director, Laurie Arron will deliver a presentation on how to read, compile and present required information for the grant application and review a sample application to help ensure you submit a complete application.  A question & answer session will follow presentations to address any outstanding ...

Community Energy Project Proponent Webinar Series 4:

 Not-for-Profit Sports and Recreation Facilities

Thursday, December 1st, 2011
10:00am - 11:00am

Community Power groups have been formed  through a variety of organizations -  neighbourhood associations, business improvement area (BIA) associations, parent groups, local environmental organizations and sports clubs are just a few examples.

When these groups move forward on a renewable energy project, one of the first steps is to find a suitable location. Not-for-profit organizations associated with and operating sports and recreation facilities have a unique advantage ...

Thursday, November 3rd – 10:00am-11:30am
Social Impacts of Community Power
Hosted in partnership with OSEA

The positive economic and environmental impacts of solar, wind, bioenergy and waterpower projects, once built and producing clean power, are often discussed. This webinar will shift the focus to the more personal and community-level impacts that are experienced throughout the process of realizing a local, community power project. Social impacts attributed to direct involvement in community power projects can include:  the formation of new organizations, acquiring new jobs and sector-specialized skills, start-up ...

Community Energy Project Proponent Webinar Series 3: Co-ops

Community Power Financing Strategies

Understanding the options for organizational and financial structure is vital for a Community Power project. Should investors be offered a share of the profits or bonds with a fixed interest rate? Should the group use a non-profit model in which part of the profits are set-aside for social purposes? How much equity should be raised and at what time?

Recently, a number of Community Power projects have grappled with these questions. This webinar will ...

Community Energy Project Proponent Webinar Series 3: Co-ops

Community Power Financing Strategies

Tuesday, September 27th, 2011
10am – 11am

Understanding the options for organizational and financial structure is vital for a Community Power project. Should investors be offered a share of the profits or ...

Webinar Recording Posted
Community Energy Project Proponent Webinar Series 2

The Community Energy Project Webinar Series offers a unique opportunity to hear from proponents of community power projects.  Each webinar focuses on a different segment of the community power sector and exploring experiences of building community-based renewable energy projects in Ontario.

Focus On:  Solar Projects by Faith Communities

Solar Projects by Faith Communities offer presentations from members of faith communities who are developing or have successfully built solar power projects.  Proponents will discuss the various stages of ...

Upcoming Webinar – Tuesday, August 30th – 10am-11am
Community Energy Project Proponent Webinar Series 2

The Community Energy Project Webinar Series offers a unique opportunity to hear from proponents of community power projects.  Each webinar focuses on a different segment of the community power sector and exploring experiences of building community-based renewable energy projects in Ontario.

Focus On:  Solar Projects by Faith Communities
Solar Projects by Faith Communities will offer presentations from members of faith communities who are developing or ...