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Our Feedback: Ontario's proposed Integrated Energy Resource Plan
OREC advocates for community-led renewable energy, proposing policy changes to enable local, resilient energy solutions
Roger Peters
2 days ago17 min read
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Why is Ontario Afraid of Small (but Powerful) Electricity Solutions?
Ontario's new energy program offers $10K for solar & batteries—but bans net-metering. A win for the grid, but a loss for homeowners. Why?
Dick Bakker
2 days ago2 min read
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Virtual Power Plants cut costs & boost resilience—why not in Ontario?
VPPs are helping communities keep the lights on and save - why not in Ontario?
Dick Bakker
Dec 20, 20243 min read
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Can solar + batteries operate our Disaster Recovery Centres for free?
Adding battery storage systems to Ontario's electricity system enables communities to be more resilient to power disruptions.
Dick Bakker
Dec 9, 20243 min read
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Why do we need Community Solar in Ontario?
Community solar directly benefits the communities that install them. What is Community Solar? Community Solar is a gateway for homeowners...
Roger Peters
Dec 9, 20243 min read
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An Open Letter to the Minister of Electrification
Dear Minister,
It was a pleasure to meet with you at the AMO Annual Conference where you asked me for our recommendations on DER...
John Kirkwood
Sep 10, 20245 min read
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