Recent Releases from Ontario Sustainable Energy Association
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
Kingston and the Islands MPP Candidates to attend Green Energy Field Day event this Saturday at Wolfe Island
Published Fri, 23 Sep 2011 09:29:04 EST Read More
Media Advisory What: Provincial election candidates for Kingston and the Islands, John Gerretsen (Liberal party) and Robert Kiley (Green Party), will be attending the "Celebrate New Energy on Wolfe Island" event this Saturday, September 24th. The event also includes a kite flying competition, a children's art show, music, solar oven building, farmers market, free lunch, and business showcase. The Wolfe Island event is part of Ontario's first province-wide, "doors...... Click here to read this release
Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA) to host special four party interview series: A political perspective on renewable energy and conservation in Ontario
Published Wed, 27 Jul 2011 09:14:57 EST Read More
Media Advisory There is much uncertainty surrounding Ontario's energy future as the provincial election approaches. To find out how Ontario's political parties see the future of renewable energy and conservation, OSEA has arranged a series of one-on-one interviews to learn about each party's energy platform. Schedule: • Tuesday, August 2nd, 10 a.m. Interview with Hon. Brad Duguid, Minister of Energy for Ontario • Thursday, August 4th, 11 a.m. Interview wi...... 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
OSEA to host First Annual Community Power Conference
Published Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:36:56 EST Read More
Media Release Attn: Environment, Renewable Energy and Community Reporters and Editors OSEA to host First Annual Community Power Conference Early bird registration extended until October 30th (Toronto, October 15, 2009) The Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA) is gearing up for the first annual Community Power Conference. Scheduled for November 15 to 16, the conference will bring together industry leaders, government officials and community-based groups in...... Click here to read this release
World Wind Energy Award 2009 goes to George Smitherman, Energy Minister of Ontario
Published Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:57:09 EST Read More
World Wind Energy Award 2009 goes to George Smitherman, Energy Minister of Ontario Toronto/Jeju/Bonn (WWEA/OSEA/GEAA) - The World Wind Energy Association (WWEA), Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA) and its partners in the Green Energy Act Alliance (GEAA) congratulate Hon. George Smitherman on receiving the World Wind Energy Award 2009. On the occasion of the 8th World Wind Energy Conference 2009 on Jeju island, Korea, the Board of the World Wind Energy Association (WWEA) has...... Click here to read this release