Member Profile: Paul West
Paul West is one of the newest Community Energy Development Co-operative members. He is a big fan of solar, and a firm believer in similar values to the co-operative movement. We met with Paul for a chat about how he got involved with CED Co-op, and his own investments in community and solar power. How […]
Citizen Involvement In Renewable Energy
CED Co-op President, Brian Unrau Recently, I was part of a renewable energy panel at the Centre for International Governance and Innovation. The discussion focused on Citizen Involvement and Promotion of Renewable Energy Sources. Our special guest for the event was German Renewable Energy expert Arne Jungjohann. This was a great evening to reflect on […]
AGM Wrap-Up
Many thanks to the members and their friends who came to MCC Ontario last night and made our 2017 Annual General Meeting a resounding success! Although the weather was less than cooperative, we took advantage of the sun when we could, and made the most of our afternoon of celebration. Highlights included: Electric Vehicle Test […]
Reducing Emissions – Whose Job Is It, Anyway?
by Brian Unrau, President, Community Energy Development Co-operative As I end up involved in discussion regarding carbon footprints, reducing emissions, and hitting targets to limit warming, I often encounter the sentiment that we, as Canadians, aren’t really the problem, and that it is other countries who really need to step up. In looking at the […]
Greening the Economy
Citizen Involvement and Promotion of Renewable Energy Sources There is another great event happening here in Waterloo at the Centre for International Governance and Innovation. Greening the Economy is a panel discussion with Arne Jungjohann, German Renewable Energy expert. The panel of local experts includes our own President, Brian Unrau! Arne and Brian will be joined […]
The Case for Divesting from Fossil Fuels in Canada
What are your finances funding? Is it time you stopped supporting fossil fuels? Curious about what this “divestment” movement is all about? Aside from the moral dilemma of investing in the fossil fuel industry, there is increased risk when you invest in companies whose valuations are declining due to the need for climate action. If we want to […]
Member Profile: Peter Pauls
This month we have the pleasure of a Q&A with Community Energy Development Co-operative member Peter Pauls. Peter has invested in CED Co-op both personally, and through his business. We spoke about how he got involved, and why this investment ticks all the right boxes. Let’s start at the beginning Peter. How did you get […]
2017 Annual General Meeting and Barbeque
Our investment success in 2015 set us up for a year of growth in 2016. This year 12 new projects began generating power, and our co-op produced over 5,000,000 kWh of clean, green energy for Ontario. In 2016 we made the first dividend and bond payments to our investors, showing financial returns for their support […]
Learn About Investments With Impact – Good Investment Fair
Do you want to earn good investment returns, while doing good in the world? There are many organizations, like CED Co-op, that allow you to make an impact with your investments. No longer do your dollars have to languish in a savings account! Join us to learn more about responsible investment opportunities at the Good […]
Member Profile: Julie Graham
Our co-op continues to grow – we now have over 680 members! It’s inspiring to see more people discover the joy of being part of a community supporting renewable energy in Ontario. This month we’re chatting with one of our newest members, Julie Graham, about why she joined CED Co-op, and how she uses her […]
