Energy generation has long been controlled by a few powerful groups. But the landscape is changing. Established low carbon and clean energy technologies are shifting the way communities conserve, generate and distribute electricity. Since 2010, the Ottawa Renewable Energy Co-operative (OREC) forged a path by encouraging hundreds of individuals to invest more than $8 M in local solar power projects and earn a fair return. Now, CoEnergy is continuing this important work by broadening the range of clean energy technologies and services available to businesses and institutions in Eastern Ontario and West Québec. CoEnergy encourages individuals to diversify their portfolio with the planet and bring positive change to their community.