Member Profile: Greg Awad Lobe
Greg Awad Lobe joins us for this month’s Member Profile. As a member and investor in CED Co-op Greg believes in ethical investments, and the power of a group like our co-op to be leaders in sustainable development. How and why did you become a member and start investing with CED Co-op? I was first […]
Reinvest in Bonds Series N1-5
It’s a new year, and that means our Bonds Series N1-5 is open for reinvestment! Were you an eager investor when it opened last year? Then it’s time to reinvest! Are you a CED Co-op member curious about earning financial returns through your support of green energy? This is for you! There is no easier way […]
Happy Holidays
The sun may be low in the sky these days, but our members and investors bring light to our lives every day of the year. Thank you to everyone out there who is supporting clean, green energy. Together our renewable energy projects are making a positive impact, generating electricity for Ontario, building community support and participation, […]
The 12 Days Of CED Co-op
On the first day of Christmas, my co-op gave to me… Ok, we aren’t great songwriters. We had better stick to generating clean, green energy for Ontario, and profits for our members. As we reflect on 2016 we want to share some of our highlights. Thank you for being a part of our success and […]
Investment Payments Being Made
It’s hard to believe that a year has passed since our initial offering statement. Here we are with the first of our investment returns already being made! Those investors who purchased our 5-year Bonds Series M1-5 are receiving payments on the anniversary of their investment. As you get your letters and cheques, here are a […]
Member Profile: Kevin Ranney
This month we have the pleasure of speaking with Kevin Ranney. As Director, Advisory Services at Sustainalytics, Kevin has a unique perspective on impact investing, and investments that align with values. He is also one of the early members and investors in CED Co-op. Kevin shares why he invests with CED Co-op, and his thoughts on […]
Going green doesn’t damage the environment
Setting the facts straight A recent article in the Waterloo Region Record from Paul Nopper (When going green damages the environment – November 10, 2016) described renewable energy in a negative light. CED Co-op President Brian Unrau wants to set the record straight. Mr. Nopper, I appreciate your passion for the environment, but there […]
Partner Profile: Vigor Clean Tech
At Community Energy Development Co-operative (CED Co-op) we are lucky to work with amazing partners who support renewable energy generation. From those who design and install our projects, to the business owners partnering in project ownership, these people are helping change the world. This new blog series will feature a profile of one of our […]
LRP and CED Co-op
What is happening? The Ontario Government has indicated that they are suspending the second round of the Large Renewable Procurement (LRP) process. This month’s report from the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) advised that Ontario has a robust supply of electricity for the coming decade. Based on this projection, and tasked with ways to cut […]
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 […]