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How BRC-Canada participation can simplify and accelerate

There is a growing trend in the Canada for corporations and institutions to purchase renewable energy directly from developers in a practice called off-site non-utility procurement. This allows buyers to meet carbon compliance requirements or sustainability targets, and has the potential to hedge electricity costs and contribute to local economic development.

Offsite non-utility procurement refers to the acquisition of off-site renewable energy, along with associated environmental attributes, by corporate entities and other non-utility buyers such as universities or government agencies. This procurement is commonly achieved by way of virtual power purchase agreements (VPPAs).

Alberta is the perfect place in Canada for such non-utility renewable energy procurement. The province is rich in natural resources, including wind and solar, with an experienced energy sector. Alberta also has a deregulated electricity market that gives buyers the flexibility to enter into contracts directly with energy developers.

What is the BRC?

What is the Business Renewables Centre-Canada?

BRC-Canada is a community where businesses can learn how to source renewable energy directly from developers. BRC-Canada is a non-profit initiative seeking to catalyze the market for non-utility procurement in Canada to grow renewable energy development in the country.

The community has over 55 participants — and is growing. Our spring and fall webinar series regularly attract several hundred attendees from a diverse range of companies, non-profits and government or municipal organizations.

BRC-Canada makes it easier for corporations to enter the renewable energy market by raising awareness and understanding about the procurement process and sharing lessons from active players. We publish primers and guides, host networking and training opportunities and provide access to ongoing market intelligence.

These tools, resources and guidance help first-time buyers up the learning curve so that they successfully complete their deals faster, easier, and more cost effectively.

Why should I be interested?

Community participants have access to an expanding suite of benefits: tools and resources, BRCC-exclusive events, training and networking opportunities. Participants are categorized as either buyers, intermediaries or developers at a gold, silver or non-profit levels.

The non-profit participation category was established in 2022 to enhance access, equity and inclusion. If you are unsure whether your organization qualifies for this category, please email info@businessrenewables.ca.*

Participation levels

SILVER LEVEL

  • Access to BRCC-exclusive resources, products and tools
  • Access to BRCC-exclusive events
  • Some sponsorship, speaking and co-marketing opportunities

GOLD LEVEL

  • Access to BRCC-exclusive resources, products and tools
  • Access to BRCC-exclusive events
  • Priority sponsorship, speaking and co-marketing opportunities
  • Opportunities to be featured in spotlights and case studies
  • Fill a seat on the BRCC board (if available)

NON-PROFIT LEVEL*

  • Access to BRCC-exclusive resources, products and tools
  • Access to BRCC-exclusive events
  • Some sponsorship, speaking and co-marketing opportunities
  • Participation on board committees, when possible
FEES SILVER GOLD NON-PROFIT
Buyer $5,000/year $10,000/year $2,500/year
$1,000/year for student groups
Fees waived for Indigenous entities
Intermediary $5,000/year $10,000/year -
Developer $10,000/year $20,000/year -

 

*The non-profit level welcomes Indigenous organizations, First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities, government agencies, renewable energy co-ops, youth and student organizations, and post-secondary institutions.

Files
BRC-Canada Handout April 2022.pdf

Join Our Community

Community participants have access to an expanding suite of tools and resources, along with annual BRCC-exclusive events and training opportunities.

ENERGY BUYERS

BRCC participation gives non-utility corporations and organizations a head start in corporate renewables energy procurement.

Learn

  • Gain access to tools, templates and training that simplify the PPA process

  • Find out it off-site procurement is for you.

  • Access to impartial resources and events allows you to build your strategy on your timeline, understand the options, and ask experts the right questions

Engage

  • Build relationships with other buyers, developers and industry experts to support your overall energy goals

  • Attend buyers-only events to ask questions and learn about corporate procurement in a pressure-free setting

Accelerate

  • Connect with experienced buyers to share insights, and learn about procurement structures and best practices

  • Leverage the community’s collective knowledge to achieve your clean energy goals faster and more efficiently

Amplify

  • BRCC shares your successes: in the press, online and with business leaders around the world

ENERGY DEVELOPERS

BRCC participation puts developers of energy projects at the center of Canada’s corporate offtake market, with access to an expanding community of prospective buyers

Network

  • Gain direct access to an ever-growing community of prospective buyers

  • Network with corporate decision-makers

Learn

  • Find out  what buyers are looking for and how to work with them

  • Gain access to tools, templates and training that simplify the PPA process

  • Stay up-to-date on the latest market developments, transactions structures and industry trends

Share

  • Share your leadership and expertise at both public and members-only events (by invitation)

  • Provide input and feedback for tools and resources, and share case studies that increase the community’s knowledge and accelerate the growth of Canada’s corporate renewables industry.

Amplify

  • Showcase your company’s projects and services to the buyer community

  • BRCC shares your successes: in the press, online and with global business leaders

INTERMEDIARIES

BRCC participation puts professional service providers and project financiers at the center of Canada’s corporate offtake market, with access to an expanding community of prospective buyers 

Network

  • Gain direct access to an ever-growing community of renewable energy stakeholders
  • Network with corporate decision-makers

Learn

  • Find out what buyers are looking for and how to work with them
  • Gain access to tools, templates and training that simplify the PPA process
  • Stay up-to-date on the latest market developments, transactions structures and industry trends

Share

  • Share your leadership and expertise at both public and members-only events (by invitation)
  • Provide input and feedback for tools and resources, and share case studies that increase the community’s knowledge and accelerate the growth of Canada’s corporate renewables industry.

Amplify

  • Showcase your company’s projects and services to the buyer community
  • BRCC shares your successes: in the press, online and with global business leaders

Join BRC-Canada

Community participation for renewable energy buyers, developers and intermediaries are available at silver and gold levels. 

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