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There's Power in Our Community

We are Community Energy Development Co-operative, an Ontario based co-operative that works together with our members and investors to build energy projects in our communities. Our member-owned solar installations generate prosperity while actively addressing climate change. Together, we can overcome the fossil fuel monopoly and advance our transition to a clean, renewable economy.

Guide the Organization

As a co-operative our members guide our organization. You have the opportunity to help shape the Co-op by attending and voting at our general meetings; as well as providing ongoing input. Take an active role in reducing climate change, provide cleaner air for future generations, and help end our reliance on non-renewable energy sources.

The Social Benefits

You want to create a better world. So do we. Together, we can make a difference in our communities. Investing in renewable energy is the first step we can take as citizens to ensure that our communities are addressing energy inequality and creating energy security.

The Environmental Benefits

Adapting to climate change in a growing world will take a mix of energy sources. At CED Co-op, we want to see new energy generation capacity come from renewables, such as solar, wind and energy storage. By partnering with CED Co-op, you can help make our renewable energy future a reality.

Our 2024 Investment Offering is NOW OPEN!

The Co-op is excited to announce our latest investment offering of Class C Preference Shares. With an anticipated annual return rate of 6%, Class C Shares are available in both non-registered and registered accounts such as RRSP, RRIF and TFSA.

By investing with CED Co-op you are supporting the deployment of new renewable energy infrastructure across the province that is making an impact towards transforming our energy economy. 

Investments in CED Co-op are an excellent option for divesting from fossil fuels and diversifying your portfolio. Solar is now the cheapest form of electricity. As traditional energy costs continue to grow by up to 7% per year, our solar projects help to stabilize electricity rates and provide consistent returns that are resilient to market fluctuations.

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The Co-op would like to thank all of our members and investors who helped to make our latest offering of Class C Preference Shares a success! By investing with CED Co-op you are supporting the deployment of new renewable energy infrastructure across the province that is making an impact towards transforming our energy economy. 

Investments in CED Co-op are an excellent option for divesting from fossil fuels and diversifying your portfolio. Solar is now the cheapest form of electricity. As traditional energy costs continue to grow by up to 7% per year, our solar projects help to stabilize electricity rates and provide consistent returns that are resilient to market fluctuations.

Good news! Our new offering is currently in development.

If you are interested in being notified of our upcoming offering, please subscribe to our Plugged In mailing list by sharing your email address below. We will let you know when the offering goes live, and share highlights and updates about how our co-operative is making tangible progress in realizing the dream of clean energy.

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We're proud of the difference we've made so far...

12,000,000 kWh

Clean Energy Generated Annually

117 Projects

Located Across Ontario

10 Megawatts

Installed Generation Capacity

8,500 Tons CO₂

Annual Greenhouse Gas Emissions Offset

1000+ Homes

Annual Electricity Equivalent

19,750 Barrels

Yearly Fossil Fuel Savings

...but there's so much more we can do, together.

Invest in the future with us

The future is bright for investing in renewables. Your investment is backed by the sun. The sun is a reliable resource, based on historical climate data. The sun rises every day, providing a source of energy that is resilient to market fluctuations. Investing in solar power pays consistent dividends.

  • Divest from fossil fuels and diversify your portfolio
  • Support clean energy development
  • Earn steady financial returns 
  • Build community resilience

Build for the future with us

We want to build with you. Your organization can become part of our solar network. With a rooftop array, or solar canopy installation in your parking lot, we can convert your under-utilized space into a solar power plant – with little to no capital expenditure for your organization.

  • Clean, reliable power
  • Go carbon free without increasing your energy costs
  • Demonstrate your Environmental Social Governance (ESG)
  • Connect with clientele who value ESG
  • Lock in your electricity rate

Co-op news

Want to fight climate change? Get off gas!

It seems like every day the news is reporting on the increasingly dire effects of climate change. Rising temperatures, extreme weather events, widespread fires, flooding and reduced global crop yields are all pointing to the fact that anticipated effects of climate change are now a reality. These threats are in

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Another First for CED Co-op

CED Co-op was the first co-operative in Canada to become a public company in 2015. Now, we’re excited to share that CED Co-op is the first renewable energy co-operative to transition to a regular co-operative. This change, passed in December 2020 at our Meeting of the Members, greatly expands CED

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