Our Investment Offering

Through the power of crowdfunding, CED Co-op allows you to directly invest in energy projects that power everyone. These projects are covered in detail in the Offering Statement. On top of these new projects, your investments are backed by our extensive portfolio of 100+ solar projects in the province of Ontario. 

Class C Preference Shares  |  6% Annual Return*

Our 2024 Investment Offering is now open!

The Co-op will soon announce our next 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.

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.

Dependable investments

You’ll know exactly what your investments are funding – community power, where the input is sunlight and the output is clean electricity. Investing in Community Energy Development Co-operative (CED Co-op) supports the development of renewable energy projects while diversifying your portfolio and earning strong financial returns that won’t be impacted by market fluctuations.

Backed by the Sun

The CED Co-op is currently backed by a large portfolio of solar projects. We will continue to invest in this, and other renewable technologies, that will advance our energy transition. 

There's power in our community

Together, as investors, we will build systems of great impact. Systems that are beyond the reach of individual investors. Systems that support communities and social progress.

*Dividends are paid quarterly at the discretion of the Board of Directors. 6% is the anticipated annual rate of return, based on historical performance.

How to invest

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.

Create your account

Create your CED Co-op account to begin investing. If you reside in Ontario, we recommend that you sign up as a member. There is a one time purchase of a $10 membership share required to become a member. Those residing outside of Ontario cannot be a member but can still invest.

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.