Ottawa, February 3, 2026— On the heels of two years of modest numbers of new wind energy, solar energy and energy storage projects in Canada, the Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) expects 2026 to set a pace for steady growth that will continue into the. Ottawa, February 3, 2026— On the heels of two years of modest numbers of new wind energy, solar energy and energy storage projects in Canada, the Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) expects 2026 to set a pace for steady growth that will continue into the. The preparation of this strategy was carried out with assistance from the Green Municipal Fund, a Fund financed by the Government of Canada and administered by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, and the Province of Ontario's Municipal Energy Plan Program. Notwithstanding this support, the. With 25 solar sites and over 800 members in the region, OREC is already powering Ottawa. Join today and help us build even more. Looking to take real action on climate change? So are we. OREC, the Ottawa Renewable Energy Cooperative, is a member-owned co-op that builds and operates. We know that meeting our city's growing energy needs, adapting to a changing climate, and supporting a transition to a carbon-free future requires more than just installing additional poles, wires, and substations. A prime example of this progress is the OREC cooperative.