Invest with us

Join CED Co-op to crowdfund renewable energy in Ontario.

Why invest in renewable energy?

Powering a better world

You want to create a better world. So do we. Together, we can make a difference. We believe shared values make for great partnerships. Climate change threatens our social progress. Investing in solar is an active strategy to help ensure that hard-won social gains are protected from future disruption. Climate justice is a key pillar for creating a better society.

Local economic development

All of the money paid for electricity currently flows out of our communities. By investing in local power generation, in partnership with CED Co-op, all of the money paid for electricity from our installations stays local where it is generated– benefiting investors, service providers and employers. Green power is good for you and your community.

Meet greenhouse gas emissions targets

Communities across Ontario are committing to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. For example, Waterloo Region has set a goal of a 50% reduction by 2030 (climateactionwr.ca). It will take the actions of all of us, as individuals and organizations, to achieve these targets. We provide an investment opportunity that creates a path to realize these GHG reductions.

Diversify and divest from fossil fuels

Environmentally-conscious investors are affecting positive change by divesting their holdings in traditional energy sources and directly funding renewables technology. The ongoing electrification of transportation and industry provides a historic opportunity to diversify your portfolio and support initiatives that contribute to stabilizing climate change.

Our 2023 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, RESP 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.

To learn more, download the summary overview, or learn more about investing below.

Sign up to be notified about our next offering

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.

How to invest

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Review our Offering Statement

Read our Offering Statement to learn more about the details of our Class C Preference Shares, and transparent reporting on operations of the co-operative.

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Join us – become a member

Fill out your Membership Application after reading the Terms and Conditions (It’s easiest to download and fill out the PDF on your computer before printing)

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Print & sign your Membership Application

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Send your application and payment

Send your completed Membership Application and one-time $10 payment for your lifetime membership to CED Co-op in one of 2 ways:

Scan and email your application to invest@cedco-op.com
or fax it to 519-279-4631, then arrange an etransfer invest@cedco-op.com

OR

Mail a hard copy of your form and $10 cash or cheque to:

Community Energy Development Co-operative
3-5 Forwell Rd 
Kitchener, ON  N2B 1W3

Once we receive your application we will confirm receipt through an email or phone call.

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Membership approval

The board will review your application at their next monthly meeting. Once approved you will be notified via email or phone call and your membership certificate will be mailed to you.
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Invest & grow your money

Our Class C Preference shares pay dividends as additional shares that grow your investment. For more details, download our Offering Statement, or read our FAQ.

Get in touch

Have questions? Send us a message and we will respond promptly. We’d love to hear from you.