2018-2019 Strategic Projects
Thank you to all members who weighed in on the selection of this year’s strategic project’s through our Industry Priorities Survey. This next set of strategic projects will not only focus on federal and provincial policies but also build public support for solar on a national scale.
Advancing Solar Technology Regulations in Ontario (ASTRO):
The Ontario solar electricity industry is now operating within a more market-driven and regulation-based context. The aim of the Advancing Solar Technology Regulations in Ontario (ASTRO) project is to work collaboratively with Ontario government departments and energy agencies to strategically position and implement existing and forthcoming electricity sector regulations to a) grow the Ontario solar electricity market, and; b) improve solar electricity economics. To learn more about ASTRO’s targeted outcomes click here.
Alberta Solar Market Development (ASMD):
The aim of the Alberta Solar Market Development (ASMD) Strategic Project is to capture increasing near-term and long-term market opportunity for solar energy in Alberta’s electricity supply-mix and to support the development of the policy and regulatory framework that can enable project development. This 1-year project will build upon CanSIA’s past market development initiatives in the province of Alberta to work toward existing policy commitments, giving rise to near-term solar market opportunities and a path to a sustainable long-term role for solar in the provinces’ future electricity needs. To learn more about ASMD’s targeted outcomes click here
Building Public Support for Solar (BPSS):
Leveraging last year’s Building Public Support for Solar (BPSS) efforts, this initiative will focus on growth of market opportunities for solar energy through increased public demand. BPSS aims to educate the public on the benefits of solar energy and demonstrate how they can get involved with the solar programs in their region with a trusted CanSIA Member organization. Increased public awareness and demand will be channeled into multi-partisan support for solar energy – informing political leaders and decision makers of the importance of solar energy. To learn more about the BPSS’s targeted outcomes click here.
CanSIA's Past Strategic Projects |
“We were provided ample opportunities to both gain valuable experience and contribute ideas and recommendations on strategic policies and priorities.” - Vince Green, Renewable Subsector Leader, Canada, Stantec |