Why Join A Co-operative?
Seven Co-operative Principles and what they mean for CED Co-op members Community Energy Development Co-operative delivers professional investment returns by supporting renewable energy. We partner with local businesses to install solar projects with contracts to generate electricity for 20 years. This benefits Ontario, by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, businesses, who see profits from the system and […]
A Bird’s Eye View Of Solar Trackers
Have you ever walked through a field of solar trackers? It’s exciting to be among the panels, seeing them all move in tandem as they follow the sun’s path across the sky. Everywhere you look sunlight is being converted to clean, green electricity. What’s even more amazing is seeing the same solar system from a […]
A New Investment Opportunity
The wait is over! Community Energy Development Co-operative has a new opportunity for investors. Whether you missed out on the first round of investment, want to add to your portfolio, or are a new investor testing the waters of responsible investing, this is for you. What is it? Bonds Series N1-5 is a new 5-year […]
Member Profile: Scott Beech
This month we have the pleasure of a Q&A with Community Energy Development Co-operative member Scott Beech. Scott shared his thoughts about investing with CED Co-op, why aligning investment with values is important, and reminded us that the two aren’t mutually exclusive. Why are you a member and investor in Community Energy Development Co-operative? For […]
How Does Solar Power Work?
The sun provides an amazing source of free energy for us to capture and use to satisfy our growing demand. So how do we take this enormous resource and use it to power our homes and businesses? Welcome to solar energy 101: your introduction to generating renewable energy with solar power. Solar Photovoltaics Today we’re […]
2016 CED Co-op AGM Highlights
On May 17th, CED Co-op held our third Annual General Meeting and Member Appreciation BBQ at First Mennonite Church. Many thanks to the members and their guests who joined us to celebrate the tremendous year we had. We look forward to generating more clean energy for Ontario, and profits for our investors. Following our BBQ […]
Member Profile: Ab Ashley
“We get much more satisfaction doing good with our investments than simply watching them grow. If you can earn a strong return, then it’s a double bonus.” It’s hard to argue with Ab Ashley’s logic. This month we sat down with Ab, a retired investment advisor with Mennonite Savings and Credit Union (MSCU), to discuss […]
CED Co-op AGM
Community Energy Development Co-operative 2015 Annual General Meeting and Member Appreciation Barbeque 2015 was an incredible year for CED Co-op. We can’t wait to celebrate at our CED Co-op AGM! It was our first year of generating clean, green energy for the planet and profits for our investors. Thanks to the support of our members […]
Salus Marine Wear Solar System Opening
On Thursday April 28th, members of CED Co-op and employees at Salus Marine Wear gathered to celebrate the official opening of their jointly owned solar system. The 160kW solar system on the roof of 660 Superior Drive is already generating electricity for the Ontario Energy Grid, and profits for CED Co-op investors. The partnership all […]
Solar System Opening: Salus Marine Wear
On Thursday, April 28th, Community Energy Development Co-operative is celebrating the official opening of our solar system at Salus Marine Wear. Salus Marine Wear, a local lifejacket and PFD (Personal Flotation Device) manufacturer, has installed a 160 kW solar system at their headquarters and production plant in Waterloo. Jointly owned between Salus Marine Wear and Community Energy […]
