Carbon Credits

Carbon Footprint Offsetters
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Industry Associations

Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA)
An organization formed to implement community sustainable energy projects across Ontario.

Association of Power Producers of Ontario
Formerly known as the Independent Power Producers' Society of Ontario, we are now the Association of Power Producers of Ontario. The organization has grown to represent over 95% of the Ontario electricity market, more than 30,000 MW of power generation capacity

Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA)
By harnessing a naturally occurring resource, CanWEA believes that wind energy can meet Canada’s growing energy needs, reduce our dependence on fossil fuels, and result in significant environmental and economic benefits.

Danish Wind Industry Association
The Danish Wind Industry Association (DWIA) is a non-profit association whose purpose is to promote wind energy at home and abroad.

Ontario Waterpower Association (OWA)
The mission of the Association is to be the collective voice advocating for the Ontario waterpower industry.

Canadian Solar Industries Association (CanSIA)
The Canadian Solar Industries Association was formed in 1978 to serve the interests of Canada's solar thermal industry

Government Resources

Office of Energy Efficiency (OEE), Natural Resources Canada
Canada's centre of excellence for energy conservation, energy efficiency and alternative fuels information, is playing a dynamic leadership role in helping Canadians save millions of dollars in energy costs while contributing to a healthier environment.

Canadian Renewable Energy Network
CanREN was created through the efforts of Natural Resources Canada and its stakeholders to increase understanding and accelerate the development and commercialization of renewable energy technologies.

Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency
The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency is a federal body accountable to the Minister of the Environment. The Agency works to provide Canadians with high-quality environmental assessments that contribute to informed decision making, in support of sustainable development.

Ministry of the Environment
Ontario’s Ministry of the Environment (MOE) has been protecting Ontario’s environment for over 30 years. Using stringent regulations, targeted enforcement and a variety of innovative programs and initiatives, the ministry continues to address environmental issues that have local, regional and/or global effects.

Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources
Departmental news and guide to public hunting opportunities and policies for the conservation of wildlife.

Wind Energy Information

Land Owner's Guide to Wind Energy, published by the Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA)

Community Power Guide Book, published and available for purchase from the Ontario Sustainable Energy Association

Public Opinion Poll on Wind Energy, from the Canadian Wind Energy Association

Interesting Reading

Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Indices from Ernst & Young

Global Wind Report 2005, a study by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC)

Electricity Supply Progress Report from the Ontario Power Authority

The Economics of Climate Change, by Sir Nicholas Stern, Head of the Government Economics Service and Adviser to the British Government

Climate Change Politics in North America, by The Wilson Center’s Canada Institute and Environmental Change and Security Program

Grid Integration Report, analysis of technical, economic and regulatory issues of large scale integration by the European Wind Energy Association

Why Are Electricity Prices Increasing, a broad report on the state of the electricity industry in America, past problems, current challenges, and future opportunities. Highly applicable to the Canadian market.