Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Budget
- Climate
- Energy
- Environment
- Government Procurement
- Housing
- Infrastructure
- International Trade
Subject Matter Details
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- Budget - Recapitilization of NRCan EcoEnergy for Renewable Power and Emerging Renewable Power Programs; Funds to Support Deployment of Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic Systems; Expansion of Canada Infrastructure Bank Clean Power Fund; Funds for CMHC Energy Efficiency Retrofit Program
- Climate - Seeking legislation to mandate national GHG emission targets and reporting
Policies or Program
- Energy - Recapitilization of NRCan's EcoEnergy for Renewable Power and Emerging Renewable Power Programs
- Environment - Program for Deployment of Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic Systems
- Government Procurement - Implementation on greening government commitments to procure renewable energy
- Housing - Implementation of CMHC Energy Efficiency Retrofit Program
- Infrastructure - Expansion of Canada Infrastructure Bank Clean Power Fund
Regulation
- Environment - Seeking to ensure the proposed Clean Fuel Standard recognizes and provides opportunities for renewable electricity to participate as a clean fuel for compliance purposes.
- International Trade - Removal of Tariffs on Solar Panels Imported from China
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral communication
Government Institutions
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Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
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Finance Canada (FIN)
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Infrastructure Canada (INFC)
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Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
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Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
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Privy Council Office (PCO)
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Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
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Senate of Canada
In-house Organization Details
Description of the organization's activities
National industry association representing companies active in wind energy, solar energy and energy storage in Canada. Membership includes equipment manufacturers and component suppliers, project developers, owners and operators, and a broad range of service providers to the industry. Our mission is to:
* Advocate on behalf of the wind energy, solar energy and energy storage industries to benefit Canada’s economy and energy future.
* Increase stakeholder understanding that renewable electricity and energy storage are clean, low-cost, reliable, flexible and scalable solutions for Canada’s energy needs.
* Provide a forum devoted to dialogue, collaboration, stewardship and growth of the industry.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
ROBERT HORNUNG,
President and CEO
Organization's membership or classes of membership
The association has two classes of membership:
1. Front-of-the-Meter. Members whose products or services are provided either directly to a grid operator or to customers located elsewhere on the grid, and that are connected to an electricity transmission or distribution system.
2. Behind-the-Meter. Members whose products or services are provided directly to an electricity consumer, and are physically connected to that consumer’s electricity infrastructure.
Within each member class, there are multiple levels of membership.
Government funding
No government funding was received during the last completed financial year.
In-house Organization Contact Information
Address:
Suite 400
240 Bank Street
Ottawa, ON K2P 1X4
Canada
Telephone number:
613-234-8716
Ext.
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Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- Nicholas Gall,
Director, Distributed Energy Resources |
No public offices held
- Brandy Giannetta,
Senior Director, Ontario and Atlantic Canada |
No public offices held
- ROBERT HORNUNG,
President and CEO |
Public offices held
- Jean-Francois Nolet,
Vice-President - Policy, Government and Public Affairs |
No public offices held