Want to fight climate change? Get off gas!

It seems like every day the news is reporting on the increasingly dire effects of climate change. Rising temperatures, extreme weather events, widespread fires, flooding and reduced global crop yields are all pointing to the fact that anticipated effects of climate change are now a reality. These threats are in line with the worst predictions […]

Another First for CED Co-op

CED Co-op was the first co-operative in Canada to become a public company in 2015. Now, we’re excited to share that CED Co-op is the first renewable energy co-operative to transition to a regular co-operative. This change, passed in December 2020 at our Meeting of the Members, greatly expands CED Co-op’s capable scope of projects. […]

2022 Offering Statement for Class C Preference Shares is Now Open!

We are thrilled to announce that CED Co-op has launched our new investment offering of Class C Preference Shares. These shares have a projected dividend payout of 4% to 5% and are available for purchase at $5.00 per share. The Co-operative anticipates that the payment of dividends on the Class C Preference Shares will be […]

COVID-19 update: March 18, 2020

As the COVID-19 situation continues to develop, CED Co-op realizes this may be a challenging time for you, your families, and your organizations. Like you, we are continuously adapting our strategy to manage risk and keep our staff, customers, and suppliers safe and healthy. Effective Thursday, March 19, 2020, all CED Co-op staff will be […]

COVID-19 and CED Co-op: March 16, 2020

CED Co-op has been closely monitoring the developments pertaining to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic and are taking necessary steps to protect our customers, suppliers, and staff. Effective immediately, CED Co-op offices and workspaces are closed to the public; only staff members are permitted on our premises until further notice. Delivery personnel and courier services are […]

2019 Investment Offering Statement

TIME TO INVEST! We have officially launched our third investment opportunity!  CED Co-op plans to raise up to a maximum of $3 million through the sale of Bonds.  Since it is the smallest raise so far, there is a good chance we could sell out of investments before the offering truly closes.  Time is money.  […]

T5 Tax Forms

Puzzle pieces - Money and Solar

T5 tax forms are now prepared for all CED Co-op investors. Important information about retrieving and reading your form follows. Registered Securities (RRSP, TFSA) You will not receive a T5 from CED Co-op for any registered securities you hold. Retrieving your form If you have access to the online Member Zone Log in to CED Co-op […]

Partner Profile: Salus Marine Wear

This month we’re interviewing Steve Wagner, from Salus Marine Wear. Salus Marine Wear is a Canadian PFD (Personal Floatation Device) manufacturer in Waterloo, Ontario. Underneath their solar-panel covered roof, Salus sews comfortable vests for recreation, paddling, sailing, and more. Tell us about how Salus began. Salus was a basement startup 18 years ago. One sewing […]

Green Energy Act Cancellation

The Ford Government’s efforts to repeal the Green Energy and Green Economy Act is a disappointing, but not unforeseen, action from a government that has pledged to eliminate spending on renewable energy. This legislation once again proves that the government does not support the jobs, investment, and positive environmental impact created by the clean economy.  […]

Renewable Energy Benefits Municipalities

As a renewable energy co-operative, CED Co-op belongs to FCPC – the Federation of Community Power Co-operatives. FCPC unites, represents, and grows the Community Power community. Recently, FCPC has been working to share how the new Net Metering framework for solar power can help municipalities in Ontario. What is Net Metering? Net Metering is a […]