Renewable energy is on the rise in Canada, with renewable energy power purchasing agreements (PPAs) made by private investments surging eightfold in 2021 compared to 2020. An estimated $3.7 billion will be invested in Alberta’s renewable infrastructure construction by 2023, creating 4,500 jobs as a result. The time to get involved in Canada's renewables market is now.

Why should I attend?

• Gain insights and take advantage of an open Q&A with experts on renewable energy purchasing in Canada, including experienced buyers in the Canadian market
• Learn more about BRC-Canada, including our educational resources on renewable energy purchasing in Canada, upcoming networking and learning opportunities, and our exclusive community benefits
• Network with other renewable energy buyers and BRC-Canada experts to help advance your organization's renewable energy goals

Who is this for?

If your organization is interested in covering your electricity load with renewable sources, this event is for you!

The event is suitable for energy buyers in corporate, local and provincial government and institutions, particularly for Energy Procurement Managers, Sustainability Managers, CFOs or Finance Managers and Legal and Contracts Managers. Please note this event is for buyers only.

Speakers

Jeremy Barretto, Partner, Business Law Group (Cassels)

Jeremy offers extensive regulatory, environmental, and Aboriginal law experience in obtaining approvals and negotiating agreements for renewable energy projects. He frequently represents project proponents in hearings before courts and regulators across Canada. Jeremy has presented at national conferences and published articles, including in the Alberta Law Review, Globe and Mail and CBC. He is a founding member of the Business Renewables Centre Canada’s advisory board.

Chris McLelland, Partner, Business Law Group (Cassels)

Chris’ practice focuses on general corporate and commercial law and transactions with an emphasis on oil & gas and renewable energy. He has experience in domestic and cross-border asset and share transactions, commercial agreements, including upstream, midstream and downstream contracts in the oil and gas industry and issues affecting the renewable energy industry, including solar, geothermal, hydrogen and renewable natural gas.

Sarah Genetti, Senior Director of Procurement and Sustainability (Labatt Breweries of Canada)

Thank you to our Sponsors

Thank you to RES Canada and EDF Renewables! Our event programming would not be possible without the support of our sponsors.