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The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) is the voice of Canada’s wind energy industry, actively promoting the responsible and sustainable growth of wind energy. A national non-profit association, CanWEA serves as Canada’s leading source of credible information on wind energy and its social, economic and environmental benefits. To learn more about CanWEA, please visit About Us. To find out who our members are, visit our Membership section.
In the many sections of this website you will find information on wind energy in Canada, including updates on Canadian wind energy markets and installed capacity, general facts about wind energy and how it works, as well as its affordability, reliability and many other benefits, and information for communities. You can learn about our partners in Canada and around the world, and how wind energy supporters are taking action. In Events you’ll find information about upcoming events and media accreditation, as well as past events, including downloadable speeches and program proceedings. In the O&M section you can find resources related to the operations and maintenance side of Canada’s wind energy business.
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Advisory: Media Accreditation Available for Canada’s Largest Annual Wind Energy Operations Event in Toronto, January 29-30
Who: The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) proudly welcomes more than 250 wind energy experts from across Canada and the United States, as well as accredited media to gather at […]
CanWEA reveals a Solutions-Focused Program for the 2020 O&M Summit in Toronto
CanWEA O&M Summit to discuss targeted solutions for regional and global landscapes and celebrate industry excellence at Awards Breakfast Toronto, Ontario, December 12, 2019 – The Canadian Wind Energy Association […]
Decision to revoke Renewable Energy Approval further undermines investor confidence
A decline in investor confidence will add costs to Ontario’s electricity system in the future Toronto, Ontario, December 10, 2019 – The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) issued the following […]
CanWEA and CanSIA members vote to transform into a new multi-technology association
New multi-technology association will focus on wind energy, solar energy, and energy storage effective July 1, 2020 Toronto, Ontario, November 28, 2019 – Today, in Toronto, votes were counted on […]
CanWEA statement on independent third-party review of existing electricity generation contracts in Ontario
Wind energy projects provide sustained revenue for municipal and Indigenous partners, pension plans, farmers and communities Toronto, Ontario, November 7, 2019 – “The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) shares the […]
CanWEA congratulates Berkshire Hathaway Energy Canada on new power purchase agreement
Rattlesnake Ridge represents the largest wind energy procurement by a non-utility customer in Canada Calgary, Alberta, October 15, 2019 – The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) congratulates Berkshire Hathaway Energy Canada […]
CanWEA’s 35th Annual Conference and Exhibition celebrates industry excellence, and presents an expanded vision for the future
CanWEA Conference will evolve next year into a single forum encompassing wind energy, solar energy and energy storage: Electricity Transformation Canada Calgary, Alberta, October 10, 2019 – The Canadian Wind […]
CanWEA 2019 explores ways to capitalize on Alberta’s massive wind energy resources
Exhibitors at CanWEA’s 35th Annual Conference and Exhibition demonstrate that continuous innovation is a key contributor to wind energy’s improved performance, reduced costs and growing role in Canada’s electricity future. […]
Canadian Wind Energy Association discusses the future electricity grid at annual conference and exhibition in Calgary
Renewable energy solutions will grow rapidly and increasingly involve multiple technologies, as discussed at CanWEA’s 35th Annual Conference Calgary, Alberta, October 8, 2019 – Over 1,000 wind-energy industry leaders, key […]
Advisory: Media Credentials Available for Canada’s Largest Wind Energy Conference in Calgary October 8-10
Wind energy leaders to discuss the future of Canada’s electricity grid at CanWEA’s 35th Annual Conference and Exhibition When: Tuesday-Thursday, October 8-10, 2019 Where: BMO Centre, Calgary, Alberta What: The […]