Read our response to the Ontario Government's announcement of Bill 34, legislation to end the Green Energy Act...

  • Putting a solar system on your property: Your Options

    Feb 03, 2016

    We’re often asked questions like “can SolarShare put solar panels on my house” or ‘’can you tell me how expensive it would be to buy a home solar system”? SolarShare actually doesn’t do either of these. Rather, we lease commercial-scale rooftops and fiel... Read More

  • From BC, to the Prairies and Quebec: 3 Renewable Energy Co-ops To Know About

    Jan 27, 2016

    Since Ontario has relatively supportive renewable energy policy such as the Green Energy Act, with a Feed-In-Tariff (FIT) that provides a guaranteed rate for clean energy projects over their contract period, it is a lot easier for renewable energy co-ops to get started in the province. Yet still, re... Read More

  • And the Winner of the $1000 Solar Bond is.....

    Jan 07, 2016

    From August through December 2015, we ran a draw for a $1000 Solar Bond at events across Ontario (such as in Sarnia, Mississauga, and Scarborough). We set up the draw for a couple of reasons (besides being able to make someone very happy!). The draw allowed individuals who believe in SolarShare and ... Read More

  • Response: Auditor General Blames Renewable Energy

    Dec 07, 2015

    As most of us are aware, the recent release of the auditor general's annual report put a lot of focus on spending in the province’s electricity sector. Renewables were once again blamed for high-energy costs for residents. And news of the $13B refurbishment of the Bruce Nuclear Station co... Read More

  • Keep Educating Kids About Renewables: TREC Education Donation Match Campaign

    Dec 03, 2015

    We’ve all heard the bad news: Today’s youth are inheriting a world that is heavily dependent on fossil fuels, plus they are facing the complexities of climate change. But, there are many reasons to be positive! Emerging sources of renewable energy are continually coming to the forefron... Read More

  • How to get to 100% Renewable Energy by 2050

    Dec 02, 2015

    Under the Harper Government, Canada had been known as a climate laggard around the globe, especially after withdrawing from the Kyoto Protocol four years ago. But, with a new government that has climate change on its agenda, Canada has reason to be optimistic! Excitement is high for COP21, which beg... Read More

  • State of Solar Energy Across Canada & Its Potential

    Nov 23, 2015

    On the world stage, Canada is in the top 20 solar electricity markets based on installed capacity. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), the cumulative photovoltaic (PV) power capacity of utility-connected PV systems in Canada grew to 1,843 MW in 2014, with 1,828 MW coming from Ontario... Read More

  • Who Manages Our Electricity in Ontario: A Brief History

    Nov 06, 2015

    Confused as to how our electricity system works and how it has evolved over time? Who are the key players and why and how have rates changed? Put your feet up, grab a coffee, and dig in to this timeline detailing how Ontario’s electricity sector has been managed, owned, and juggled sinc... Read More

  • Solar and the Evolution of Ontario's Electricity Generation

    Oct 19, 2015

    Ontario has come a long way in reducing the greenhouse gas emissions produced by the generation of electricity. After all, we’re the first jurisdiction in North America to eliminate coal from electricity generation. However, nuclear still represents the major source of the electricity in our p... Read More

  • Renewable Energy & the Federal Election

    Oct 07, 2015

    The Federal Election is occurring on October 19, 2015 and renewable energy is a hot topic. Here is a summary of where the Conservative Party, the Liberal Party, the New Democratic Party (NDP) and the Green Party stand on this issue. Only the Green Party has released their full platform, so watch o... Read More

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