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TREC

@TRECoop

TREC is a renewable energy co-op focused on developing community power, education and the shift to sustainable energy: @RelayEducation @SolarShare @WindShare

 Toronto, ON
trec.on.ca
Joined January 2010
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97.4% of Scotland's electricity from renewables! "Renewable energy projects are displacing tens of millions of tonnes of carbon every year, employing the equivalent of 17,700 people and bringing enormous socio-economic benefits to communities" @McClarity bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-5…
Renewables met 97% of Scotland's electricity demand in 2020

Renewables met 97% of Scotland's electricity demand in 2020

Scotland narrowly missed a 100% target but renewables output has tripled in the last 10 years.

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Replying to @erin_hanson @CBCTheNational
It's time for fossil finance to pay for what has happened. theguardian.com/environment/…
New climate science could cause wave of litigation against businesses – study

New climate science could cause wave of litigation against businesses – study

Experts say scientific advances are making it easier to attribute the damages of climate breakdown to companies’ activities

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The #climatecrisis is a crime story. www-aljazeera-com.cdn.amppro…
The climate crisis is a crime story

The climate crisis is a crime story

Fossil fuel companies lied for decades about climate change, and humanity is paying the price.

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Great article about the origins of @TRECoop! Ever since WindShare Co-operative began almost 25 years ago, they've gone on to run many other successful ventures. We're so proud to be a part of this co-operative family! 😊 tapestrycapital.ca/celebrati…

Celebrating our Renewable Energy Roots  - Tapestry Capital

Today, in celebration of Global Wind Day, it's an opportune moment for us to step back and share the history and story behind Tapestry.

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Via Utility Dive: Sen Wyden proposes bill ending fossil fuel tax breaks, boosting clean energy incentives: The technology-neutral policy would create tax incentives for resources that emit zero or net-zero emissions. dlvr.it/S0nnKM #Energy #Utility #Utilities
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#Biogas plant at #Toronto Zoo turning zoo manure and food waste into power. @ZooShare @TheTorontoZoo @ParksCanada @RougePark @frwatershed #ScarbTO torstar.co/Ac1R50EV9dU
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Initial work begins on Pesâkâstêw solar project in RM of Weyburn weyburnreview.com/news/local…
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@IRENA20 May 2021
Despite #COVID19 pandemic, more than 260GW of #renewableenergy capacity added globally in 2020, beating the previous record by almost 50%. Check the latest Renewable Capacity Highlights by @IRENA: bit.ly/RECapHighlights
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Solar power project saving people hundreds in hydro costs timminstoday.com/local-news/… via @TimminsToday
Solar power project saving people hundreds in hydro costs

Solar power project saving people hundreds in hydro costs

The Taykwa Tagamou Nation initiative is in the second phase

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Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation's solar farm now generating electricity | CBC News cbc.ca/news/canada/north/yuk…
Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation's solar farm now generating electricity | CBC News

Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation's solar farm now generating electricity | CBC News

There will be something noticeably different in Old Crow, Yukon in a few months. The hum of diesel engines will be gone, as the community's solar farm is now generating power.

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Wasted beer that should have been heading to pubs is turned into green energy by #Heineken's Manchester brewery: itv.com/news/granada/2021-03… #biogas
Heineken's Manchester brewery turns beer into green energy as pubs remain shut | ITV News

Heineken's Manchester brewery turns beer into green energy as pubs remain shut | ITV News

Heineken's Manchester brewery creates enough energy to heat almost 28,000 UK homes for a day.....all thanks to beer that could have been wasted | ITV News Granada

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Green jobs are growing! Canada's environmental workforce grew in 2020. A new report from ECO Canada, says the environmental workforce added about 34,600 net new jobs last year, bringing the total to around 689,900 workers. #greencareers #thefutureisgreen ow.ly/jkPL50EhKJW
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While #solar, #wind and #energystorage are unique technologies, they are also natural allies. Each technology represents a tremendous economic opportunity for Canada, but it’s their ability to work together that really make them shine. Why? Find out here: renewablesassociation.ca/nat…
Natural Allies - Canadian Renewable Energy Association

Natural Allies - Canadian Renewable Energy Association

The Canadian Renewable Energy Association represents the wind energy, solar energy and energy-storage solutions that will power Canada’s energy future. […]

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In Florida, sea turtle hatchlings were born 100% female in 7 of the past 10 years. In the 3 years that did produce males, they only made up 10-20% of the new brood. Due to climate change, nests are warmer than the 29.2ºC needed to produce a 50:50 sex ratio.e360.yale.edu/digest/rising-…
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Denmark Announces An End To Oil And Gas Exploration In North Sea: Denmark announces the end of oil and gas exploration in the North Sea dlvr.it/Rn0DCW #Renewable #Energy
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Make the switch to a career in #sustainable #energy technology! @LakelandCollege's #Renewable #Energy & Conservation prgm is covering tuition for 10 lucky students between the ages of 15 - 30. Deadline Dec 14! bit.ly/2K0H4BP
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Our GM Chris Caners is speaking about #solarenergy & #impactinvesting on Dec 10. Register here!
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Solar power will help electrify the Next Economy - but how can we finance these projects? Join @SolarShare GM Chris Caners for a chat about how clean energy meets community finance on Dec 10! RSVP for Next Economy Conversations, powered by @FiixSoftware: bit.ly/3fY3PCp
Promotional image for Next Economy Conversations with Chris Caners, General Manager at SolarShare

ALT Promotional image for Next Economy Conversations with Chris Caners, General Manager at SolarShare

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Just what is “pollinator-friendly” solar? “There’s so much potential here—what a win-win from a climate change and wildlife point of view if this is done right,” said Scott Hoffman Black of the @xercessociety. bit.ly/2J7Rhfs
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#ForNature fact: More than 7⃣5⃣% of global food crop types, including fruits and vegetables and some of the most important cash crops, such as coffee, cocoa and almonds, rely on animal pollination 🐝🦇🦋
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