CanSIA's Evolving Future
Welcome to the Canadian Renewable Energy Association
On July 1, 2020, the Canadian Solar Industry Association (CanSIA) and the Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) will evolve and transition to a new association called the Canadian Renewable Energy Association.
The Canadian Renewable Energy Association is the voice for solar energy, wind energy and energy storage solutions that will power Canada’s energy future.
The new Association will work to create the conditions for a modern energy system through stakeholder advocacy and public engagement. Its diverse members will be uniquely positioned to deliver clean, low-cost, reliable, flexible and scalable solutions for Canada’s energy needs.
The Canadian Renewable Energy Association will work to advance the interests of the solar energy, wind energy, and energy storage industries, and promote deployment across Canada at multiple scales – from behind-the-meter (BTM) residential and commercial/industrial projects, through to utility-scale front-of-the-meter (FTM) projects.
The new Association, with its expanded mandate, will create a stronger advocacy voice and deliver an enhanced value proposition for members.
The Canadian Renewable Energy Association is the voice for solar energy, wind energy and energy storage solutions that will power Canada’s energy future.
The new Association will work to create the conditions for a modern energy system through stakeholder advocacy and public engagement. Its diverse members will be uniquely positioned to deliver clean, low-cost, reliable, flexible and scalable solutions for Canada’s energy needs.
The Canadian Renewable Energy Association will work to advance the interests of the solar energy, wind energy, and energy storage industries, and promote deployment across Canada at multiple scales – from behind-the-meter (BTM) residential and commercial/industrial projects, through to utility-scale front-of-the-meter (FTM) projects.
The new Association, with its expanded mandate, will create a stronger advocacy voice and deliver an enhanced value proposition for members.
Take part in this vital industry and join the Canadian Renewable Energy Association today! Click here for more information.
Five Reasons to Join Today
Contact the Canadian Renewable Energy Association membership team today to become a member!
- One Powerful Voice – We are stronger together. With one powerful and unified voice representing solar energy, wind energy and energy storage, we can more effectively influence key decision makers to adopt policy, regulatory and market changes that will grow the industry and create new business opportunities.
- Be Part of the Community – The Canadian Renewable Energy Association provides rich and diverse opportunities for networking and engagement with industry leaders, government decision makers, and key stakeholders throughout the year. In addition, members receive discounts, along with sponsorship, branding and speaking opportunities at Association events.
- Lead and Shape Policy – The Canadian Renewable Energy Association offers several opportunities for members to engage, collaborate, and develop regional and national policies and regulations related to solar energy, wind energy and energy storage. By participating in these discussion forums, you will be well positioned to shape or stay informed of the evolving energy policies throughout Canada.
- Stay Informed – The Canadian energy market is rapidly evolving. Be sure that your company is up to date on the latest news and market developments so you can capitalize on new opportunities. By joining the Canadian Renewable Energy Association, your company will stay connected with the latest news, data and information through our newsletters, campaigns, publications and social media channels.
- Awareness and Education – The Canadian Renewable Energy Association focuses its communications efforts on awareness, education and stakeholder outreach throughout Canada. By joining the Canadian Renewable Energy Association, you will be helping us spread the word about the facts and how renewable energy and energy storage benefit the Canadian environment and economy.
Contact the Canadian Renewable Energy Association membership team today to become a member!
CHOOSE YOUR MEMBERSHIP CATEGORY
The Canadian Renewable Energy Association membership structure consists of two broad membership categories:
While all Canadian Renewable Energy Association Members have an opportunity to participate in activities related to the Association’s work both in Front-of-the-Meter and Behind-the-Meter, all companies are required to self-select into either the FTM or BTM membership category on the basis of the definitions provided below.
⃝Front-of-the-Meter (FTM): Focused on providing products or services that are physically connected to an electricity distribution or transmission system, and are provided directly to grid operators (system operators/utilities) or indirectly to other off-site customers (e.g. load customers elsewhere on the grid). Examples include grid-connected solar or wind under various off-take arrangements (e.g. system operator contracted, bi-lateral contacts, virtual net metering, etc.); and grid-connected storage providing services to grid operators (e.g. non-wires solutions) or to wholesale market operators (e.g. energy, capacity and ancillary services). This can include multi-technology solutions in which one or more of wind and solar are combined with storage.
⃝Behind-the-Meter (BTM) Definition: Focused on providing products or services directly to electricity consumers and/or products and services that are physically connected to a host consumers’ electricity infrastructure (i.e. residing behind the customer’s utility meter). Such products and services meet at least one of these criteria: located behind the host electricity customers’ utility meter, provided directly to on-site electricity consumers, and/or physically connected to a host electricity consumers’ infrastructure (such as buildings or land). Examples include load displacement generation or net metering, energy storage for the purpose of demand response or back-up power, and off-grid and microgrid applications.
You will learn more about your opportunities to participate in both FTM and BTM activities within the organization when choosing your membership level.
If you have any questions about membership with the Canadian Renewable Energy Association, please contact members@renewablesassociation.ca.
The Canadian Renewable Energy Association membership structure consists of two broad membership categories:
- Front-of-the-Meter (FTM); and,
- Behind-the-Meter (BTM).
While all Canadian Renewable Energy Association Members have an opportunity to participate in activities related to the Association’s work both in Front-of-the-Meter and Behind-the-Meter, all companies are required to self-select into either the FTM or BTM membership category on the basis of the definitions provided below.
⃝Front-of-the-Meter (FTM): Focused on providing products or services that are physically connected to an electricity distribution or transmission system, and are provided directly to grid operators (system operators/utilities) or indirectly to other off-site customers (e.g. load customers elsewhere on the grid). Examples include grid-connected solar or wind under various off-take arrangements (e.g. system operator contracted, bi-lateral contacts, virtual net metering, etc.); and grid-connected storage providing services to grid operators (e.g. non-wires solutions) or to wholesale market operators (e.g. energy, capacity and ancillary services). This can include multi-technology solutions in which one or more of wind and solar are combined with storage.
⃝Behind-the-Meter (BTM) Definition: Focused on providing products or services directly to electricity consumers and/or products and services that are physically connected to a host consumers’ electricity infrastructure (i.e. residing behind the customer’s utility meter). Such products and services meet at least one of these criteria: located behind the host electricity customers’ utility meter, provided directly to on-site electricity consumers, and/or physically connected to a host electricity consumers’ infrastructure (such as buildings or land). Examples include load displacement generation or net metering, energy storage for the purpose of demand response or back-up power, and off-grid and microgrid applications.
You will learn more about your opportunities to participate in both FTM and BTM activities within the organization when choosing your membership level.
If you have any questions about membership with the Canadian Renewable Energy Association, please contact members@renewablesassociation.ca.