Green Energy Doors Open Solar System Opening Success!
Saturday’s Green Energy Doors Open Solar System Opening at MCC Ontario marked another successful ribbon-cutting event for CED Co-op. Thank you to all the members, investors, community partners, and guests who joined us to celebrate clean, green energy, and see the impressive new solar system on the roof of 50 Kent. The Day’s Events We had […]
Member Profile: Art and Susan Bast
Art and Susan Bast believe in the importance of treating people and our planet with respect. They want to care for the Earth, not subdue it and leave it in worse condition for the next generation. That’s why an invitation to a meeting in Lively about a new renewable energy co-operative sparked their interest. It […]
Solar Myths and Solar Truths
For every solar advocate who believes in a clean, green future, there are devil’s advocates who haven’t seen the light (pardon the pun) when it comes to solar power. The next time you run into an argument about why solar power won’t work, be ready with these four solar truths to refute common solar myths. […]
CED Co-op and MCC Unveil New Solar Array September 10
Showcasing Sustainable Building at Green Energy Doors Open .On September 10th, Kitchener Centre MPP Daiene Vernile, Regional Chair Ken Seiling, and Kitchener Mayor Berry Vrbanovic will join Community Energy Development Co-op and Mennonite Central Committee Ontario to officially unveil the new solar array at MCC Ontario’s 50 Kent building at Green Energy Doors Open. The public […]
Designing and Installing a Solar PV System
You have seen the projects CED Co-op members own on our projects page, but what does it take to design and install a solar system that generates clean, green energy as part of Ontario’s Feed-In Tariff (FIT) program? To answer that question, we spoke with Mike Kraus, electrical designer at Vigor Clean Tech. Vigor Clean […]
Member Profile: Gary Leis
Leis Pet Distributing Inc. in Wellesley Ontario is installing a solar system on their roof in partnership with Community Energy Development Co-operative. Their system is being installed this summer, but their green leadership has been going on much longer. We spoke with Gary Leis, CEO of Leis Pet, about his interest in sustainability and renewable […]
Solar Power: Fixed Arrays vs. Trackers
Ever since Becquerel discovered the photovoltaic effect and realized there was free, clean energy to be gathered from sunlight, we have worked to find new, more efficient ways to harness solar power. Although a wide variety of photovoltaic technology exists, the one most people think of, and most widely used is crystalline silicon solar cells. […]
Green Energy Doors Open – Save the Date
September 10th, 10:00am – 2:00pm. Pencil it in your planner, add it to your schedule app, circle it on your calendar, save the date for Green Energy Doors Open! What is Green Energy Doors Open? Green Energy Doors Open is an Ontario Sustainable Energy Association initiative that brings attention to individual, community, and commercial sustainability projects. […]
Solar Power Innovations
Here at Community Energy Development Co-operative we’re investing in solar energy to generate clean, green electricity for Ontario. Through 20-year contracts we sell this electricity to the grid, powering homes and businesses across the province, and using the profits to deliver a return on investment for our members. It’s pretty amazing stuff! Did you know […]
Member Profile: Ingo Wolfert
“What kind of planet are we leaving for our children? Shouldn’t we make it a better place?” It’s a rhetorical question from Ingo Wolfert, a question he helps answer every day as President at hb Solar Canada, and as a member and investor in Community Energy Development Co-operative. hb Solar manufactures rooftop mounting systems for […]
