Federal Network
This network meets for monthly calls to discuss all Federal policies which enable the renewables industry, in addition to strategies to accelerate optimal wind, solar and storage adoption which could be mandated at the Federal level. Large files this year included the Federal budget, Clean Electricity Regulations, Investment Tax Credits, Pan-Canadian Grid Council, Regional Energy and Resource Tables, Federal steel tariffs, and the Greener Homes Grant. We use the thoughts shared in this forum as the basis for our federal government lobbying efforts.
British Columbia Network
This network meets for monthly calls to discuss all BC policies related to the renewables industry, in addition to strategies to enable optimal wind, solar and storage adoption in BC. BC Hydro stated that the province requires 3,000 GWh/year starting in 2028 and has recently announced the opening of the RFP process. A series of calls for power are underway, and more is anticipated as BC works to secure a new clean supply to meet growing demands needs ahead. Through this network, CanREA will work collaboratively with Clean Energy BC and support the work already underway. We use the thoughts shared in this forum as the basis for our BC lobbying efforts.
Alberta Network
This network meets for monthly calls to discuss all Alberta policies related to the renewables industry, in addition to strategies to enable optimal wind, solar and storage adoption in Alberta. Large files this year included the Transmission Regulation Review, TIER Review, Canada–Alberta MoU, Alberta’s Energy Storage Road Map, and Red Tape Reduction. . This year CanREA has evolved its Alberta strategy in an effort to bring order in a challenging environment by reframing the message, the messenger and the audience amid sustained regulatory and political pressure. We use the thoughts shared in this forum as the basis for our Alberta lobbying efforts.
Saskatchewan + Manitoba Network
This network meets for monthly calls to discuss all Saskatchewan and Manitoba policies related to the renewables industry, in addition to strategies to enable optimal wind, solar and storage adoption in Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Major activities this year have included lobbying Sas procurements and decarbonizing their generation fleet, working with them to ensure fair and competitive renewable energy procurements, and engaging on the future supply plan of Saskatchewan. We use the thoughts shared in this forum as the basis for our Saskatchewan and Manitoba lobbying efforts.
Ontario Network
This network meets for monthly calls to discuss policy and regulatory matters pertaining to wind energy, solar energy and energy storage in Ontario. Key priorities at present are the IESO Long-Term RFP procurements, opportunities for corporate procurement of renewable energy, opportunities for re-powering and expansion of existing wind and solar facilities, and DER interconnections and solar net metering.
Quebec Network
This network meets for monthly calls to discuss all Québec policies related to the renewables industry, in addition to strategies to enable optimal wind, solar and storage adoption in Québec. Key activities this year have included high-impact advocacy on Bill 69 implementation, advocating for fair and competitive energy generation procurements and advising on Quebec’s new regulatory framework in order to improve energy production and optimize the grid. We use the thoughts shared in this forum as the basis for our Québec lobbying efforts.
Atlantic Network
This network meets for monthly calls to discuss all Nova Scotia policies related to the renewables industry, in addition to strategies to enable optimal wind, solar and storage adoption in Nova Scotia, and across Atlantic Canada. Key files over the past year have included procurement optimization with the Nova Scotia Independent Electricity System, engagement on offshore wind and green hydrogen and advising on the roll out of the Green Choice program. We use the thoughts shared in this forum as the basis for our Atlantic lobbying efforts.
Operators Program
The Operators Program is a member-driven group that provides a trusted forum to discuss technical, safety and workforce challenges and lessons learned across wind energy, solar energy and energy storage operations.The Operators Program aims to lower costs, reduce risks and increase efficiency for existing facilities through sharing of best practices, collective learning and mutual support of fellow Operators. The network has two relevant committees that focus on: 1) EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) and 2) Workforce Development
Behind-the-Meter Program
The Behind-the-Meter (BTM) Program brings together CanREA members active in distributed solar, energy storage, and other customer-sited energy resources to discuss policy, technical, and market issues affecting BTM deployment across Canada. The program convenes regular member forums and targeted working groups to address emerging challenges such as changes to federal and provincial incentive programs, interconnection and hosting capacity constraints, safety and certification standards for solar and storage, and market-enabling policy reforms including residential system size limits and pricing structures. Work is closely coordinated with CanREA’s regional advocacy efforts, and member input is used to inform CanREA’s engagement with governments, regulators, utilities, and standards bodies to reduce barriers, improve regulatory consistency, and support stable growth of behind-the-meter solar and storage.
Committees and Working Groups
Our networks and programs have various working groups associated with them that meet on an ad-hoc basis, including groups such as the National Bat Conservation Working Group, Alberta Bat Conservation Working Group, and the Environmental Health and Safety Committee.
You are only eligible to participate in working groups that fall under your chosen network(s). Please contact the relevant policy director to inquire as to which working groups are currently active and meeting under their network.