Recent Releases from Ontario Sustainable Energy Association
Note to Editor: Green Energy Doors Open 2017 - Ontario Local Events Locator
Published Wed, 13 Sep 2017 15:11:59 EST Read More
What: Green Energy Doors Open 2017 in Ontario communities between September 22-24, is a celebration of green technology, energy conservation initiatives and renewable energy. The Ottawa region GEDO 2017 takes place from September 30 to October 1. GEDO 17 is also occurring in BC and Alberta, September 22-24. In 2016, 10,000+ people visited the 200+ GEDO all FREE event sites. Events: GEDO 2017 will feature more than 80 events across Ontario includi...... Click here to read this release
Visit a Stoney Creek home that is a great example of energy efficiency
Published Fri, 4 Oct 2013 11:05:28 EST Read More
(Stoney Creek, ON, October 4, 2013) Stephen Bieda and his wife are working hard to provide their six children with an education and a legacy of a sustainable existence in the future. Stephen is offering a tour of his home this Saturday, as part of Green Energy Doors Open. Stephen is participating so that his neighbours and friends may learn about how they can create green jobs, and save themselves a lot of money, all while doing something great for the environment. Visit the Bieda...... Click here to read this release
Tour Vaughan City Hall and Woodbridge's Archetype Sustainable House
Published Fri, 4 Oct 2013 10:08:40 EST Read More
(October 3, 2013) There are two exciting events happening in Vaughan and Woodbridge on Saturday, October 5 as part of Green Energy Doors Open. Visitors are invited to explore Vaughan City Hall between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Vaughan City Hall was completed in 2011 and built to LEED Gold standards. Once certified, it will become one of the largest publicly owned buildings to achieve this standard. Vaughan’s new City Hall is a leading example of the City’s commitment to environment...... Click here to read this release
Open tour of Green Sun Rising in Windsor for Green Energy Doors Open
Published Fri, 4 Oct 2013 10:03:12 EST Read More
(Windsor, ON, October 3, 2013) Green Sun Rising Inc., an Ontario-based solar company, is offering a public tour of its facility in Windsor. This tour, one of over 60 locations across the province participating in Green Energy Doors Open, is being offered on Saturday, October 5th between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. One of the company’s newer products, the solar pergola, can serve as a solid cover to provide shade for a patio, or as a carport to protect vehicles. At the same time, it prod...... Click here to read this release
Green Energy Doors Open Wants You
Published Mon, 9 Sep 2013 10:51:36 EST Read More
Join with Your Fellow Sustainable Energy Leaders and Sign Up to Participate In the Second Annual Doors Open Day (September 9, 2013) The Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA) is building on the success of the first Green Energy Day that was held in 2011, by hosting a second province-wide renewable energy showcase. Green Energy Doors Open is being held across the province on Saturday, October 5th. The goal is to have a presence in 50 Ontario communities. ...... Click here to read this release
Free Webinar - What lessons can Ontario and North America learn from the decentralized energy transition occurring in Germany?
Published Thu, 29 Nov 2012 17:13:05 EST Read More
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German sustainable energy experiment successes and challenges: Is a similar transition possible in Ontario?
Published Wed, 28 Nov 2012 14:15:49 EST Read More
Media Technical Briefing What: Media Technical Briefing with Arne Jungjohan Director for the Environment and Global Dialogue Program, Heinrich Boell Institute (Washington office) Where: OSEA office, 156 Front Street West, Suite 201, Toronto Ontario Date: Thursday, December 6, 2012 Time: 9:00 am - 9:45 am (EST) To confirm participation or for more details, contact: Geoff Taylor, Business Development and Outreach Manager, (416) 441-97...... Click here to read this release
Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA) supports Province's new Feed-in Tariff rules and pricing
Published Thu, 22 Mar 2012 10:06:05 EST Read More
Media Release (Toronto, March 22, 2012) The Feed-in Tariff (FIT) program update announced today is a positive and natural progression of the FIT program and a victory for communities, First Nations and progressive renewable energy developers. "The Government's re-engagement and willingness to improve the program is both very important and timely. This renewed commitment will further strengthen Ontario's leadership role in renewable energy," stated Kristopher Stevens...... Click here to read this release
Minister of Energy delivers keynote for Community Power Awards
Published Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:28:29 EST Read More
Media Release (TORONTO, ON November 15, 2011) The Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA) 2011 Community Power Awards were presented last night during the Green Connection banquet & awards ceremony. The award winners are individuals who have made significant contributions to the Community Power movement in Ontario and globally. The award presentation followed a keynote speech by Chris Bentley, Ontario's Minister of Energy. ...... Click here to read this release
Ontario's green energy future to be focus of third annual Community Power Conference
Published Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:45:59 EST Read More
How will the Feed-in-Tariff review shape Green Energy 2.0 in Ontario? Media Advisory WHAT: Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA) to host its third annual Community Power Conference. WHO SHOULD ATTEND: • Community and Commercial developers • Lenders and investors • Community Leaders and Delegates • Economic Development Officers • Chief Administrative Officers • Mayors • School Board...... Click here to read this release
Kitchener-based community group awarded $70,000 solar panel system for winning green energy video contest
Published Wed, 28 Sep 2011 09:36:24 EST Read More
Media Release Other winners from Little Current and Toronto (September 28, 2011) On behalf of the Mennonite Central Committee of Ontario (MCC Ontario), Kitchener resident and film-maker Ken Ogasawara was awarded the grand prize of a 10kW solar PV system, after winning the Ontario Sustainable Energy Association's (www.ontario-sea.org) WattsNEXT? green energy video contest. The WattsNEXT?...... Click here to read this release
Green Energy Field Day at Queen’s Park to feature former Toronto mayor David Miller
Published Fri, 23 Sep 2011 09:37:49 EST Read More
Media Advisory This Saturday, September 24th, the Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (www.ontario-sea.org) will be hosting a Green Energy Field Day event at Queen's Park. The event is part of OSEA's province-wide, doors-open Green Energy Field Day, where green energy projects will be showcased in cities across the province. It is on September 24th to link up with the global Moving Planet day - a day to move beyond fossil fuels and...... Click here to read this release
First Green Energy Field Day to be held across Ontario this Saturday
Published Fri, 23 Sep 2011 09:34:08 EST Read More
Media Advisory What:Ontario's first province-wide "doors open" Green Energy Field Day, hosted by the Ontario Sustainable Energy Association ( www.ontario-sea.org), will be this Saturday, September 24th, 2011. Businesses, farms, schools, companies and organizations across Ontario will be showcasing their green energy project. Participating locations so far include Aurora, Burlington, Caledon, Cobden, Hamilton, Innerkip, Miss...... Click here to read this release
Community Power Conference 2009 Blazes a Trail in Ontario
Published Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:17:03 EST Read More
Community Power Conference 2009 Blazes a Trail in Ontario (Tuesday, November 17, 2009) The Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA) wraps up a very successful 1st Annual Community Power Conference with the creation of a new 'International Community Power working group' with OSEA and the World Wind Energy Association (WWEA). Dr. Josef Pesch from Freiburg, Germany, said, 'this will allow for renewables to become centralized via Community Power projects. We have more renewables...... Click here to read this release
Interview Opportunities - Community Power experts to speak at OSEA conference
Published Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:46:19 EST Read More
Interview Opportunities - Community Power experts to speak at OSEA conference The Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA) is hosting its first annual Community Power Conference November 15-16. Community Power and renewable energy experts from around the world will be speaking about current issues and trends in the sector, how it’s growing and how it can be developed. The following speakers will be available for interviews: Dr. Josef Pesch Dr. Pesch co-...... Click here to read this release
Who needs Harper at Copenhagen?
Published Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:43:20 EST Read More
Who needs Harper at Copenhagen? The people of Ontario are building sustainable energy projects on their own (Friday, November 13, 2009) Canada’s inactions regarding climate change are widely known and at the upcoming conference this December in Copenhagen Stephen Harper can expect to be highly criticized. Meanwhile, hundreds of Ontario residents who are fed up with the lack of action are attending the 1st Annual OSEA Community Power Conference Nov 15-16, 2009 to learn how ...... Click here to read this release
Aboriginal issues on agenda for Ontario Sustainable Energy Association’s Community Power Conference 2009
Published Fri, 6 Nov 2009 17:30:01 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attn: Community, Energy, Environment Reporters and Editors Aboriginal issues on agenda for Ontario Sustainable Energy Association’s Community Power Conference 2009 The Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA) will host its first annual Community Power Conference (CP2009) this November 15-16. CPC2009 incorporates themes and issues of particular interest to the Aboriginal community, such as: renewable energy opportunities (Aboriginal Loan Guarantee P...... Click here to read this release
Turning Ontario into sustainable energy province focus of Community Power Conference 2009
Published Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:18:19 EST Read More
Media Advisory Turning Ontario into sustainable energy province focus of Community Power Conference 2009 Building community networks and local energy solutions is the goal of the first annual Community Power Conference (CP2009). Hosted by the Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA), this event will build on the foundation of Ontario's new Green Energy Act, and work towards 100% sustainable energy. Dr. David Suzuki is the 2009 Honourary Chair. OSEA defines Community...... Click here to read this release