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Introducing
WiRE –Women In Renewable Energy SheEO Program
Co-Founders & Co-Chair: Joanna Szarek Osawe & Rebecca Black
Vision
• Expand the involvement of professional women in all renewable energy industry segments
• Play a meaningful and visible role in the energy sector
• Advance the role and recognition of women making a difference in the RE field
• Mentor developing professionals and students
History
• Built on the foundations of the Women of Wind Energy (WoWE) Greater Toronto Area Chapter– Since 2006 in Canada, GTA Chapter since 2011– NEW: Inclusive of all RE technologies– NEW: Expanded mission that includes advocacy– Policy working group under development
Activities & Programmes
• Educational field trips• Monthly networking meetings• Communications and engagement initiatives
Educational Field Trips
• Monthly on-site workshops• Increase literacy across a wide range of
applications related to renewable energy• Learn about technologies, projects, companies
and associations that drive renewable power generation in Ontario
Educational Field Trips
• Previous trips:– IESO (Independent Electricity System Operator)– hb Solar Canada Inc (PV mounting systems)– Virelec Ltd Power System Protection– PowerStream Inc (LDC)– G&W Canada (electrical power equipment) and Survalent
Technology (SCADA) – ResCO/SolaShare Rooftop Solar Workshop and Rooftop
field trip
– MaRS Field Trip & Workshop
Educational Field Trips
Educational Field Trips
• Rooftop Solar Workshop – EPC / Technology Presentation– Community Solar Bond Presentation– Visit Goodmark rooftop solar project: 133 kW DC,
18,000 ft2 rooftop solar– Register on eventbrite, link on WiRE website
www.rescoenergy.com www.solarbonds.ca
Monthly Networking Events
• Informal gatherings, held on the third Wednesday of every month– Meet peers– Share ideas and opportunities– Educate professional colleagues about projects
and initiatives of interest to the group
Monthly Networking Events
• Inaugural meet-up• Wednesday March 19th, 2014 – 5:30-7:00PM• The Imperial Pub – 54 Dundas St East, Toronto M5B 1C7 – 2 Blocks East of Yonge St
Partnerships
• Forging partnerships to maximize outreach and opportunity – RE industry associations– Networking groups for professional women– Academic providers
Partnerships
• Thank you to CanWEA for supporting WiRE and today’s launch
“We look forward to working together to support the ever-growing role of renewables in the province’s energy mix.”
Robert Hornung, President, CanWEA
Sponsorship
• Support the start-up and development of WiRE programs, events and community engagement
• Benefits: – Logo and branding placement– Priority positioning for emerging programming,
partnerships and profile-building industry initiatives– Present your products and services at monthly
networking events
Founding Sponsors
Thanks to WiRE's visionary Founding Sponsors
"G&W and Survalent Technology welcome the opportunity to build a renewable energy future for North America and assist by supporting the involvement of
professional women in all segments of the industry.” Steve Mueller, President, G&W Canada
www.survalent.com www.gwelec.com
Founding Sponsors
Thanks to WiRE's visionary Founding Sponsors
canada.wpd.de www.jonesbrown.com
Who’s involved
• WiRE Advisory Board – Drawn from across RE spectrum in Ontario
• Co-Chair Rebecca Black Founder, Black Current Marketing • Co-Chair Joanna Szarek Director of Business Development,
Pro Watts Inc.• Jen Aitchison Account Executive - Renewable Energy jones
brown inc.• Aisha Bukhari Grid Solutions Engineer Toronto Hydro-Electric
System Ltd.• Marnie Dawson Manager of Environmental Services – Wind,
Eastern Canada, TransAlta Corp.• Debbie Ellis District Sales Manager, G&W Electric Canada
Who’s involved
• WiRE Advisory Board – Drawn from across RE spectrum in Ontario
• Brandy Giannetta Regional Director – Ontario, Canadian Wind Energy Association
• Valerie Kitchell Manager, Renewable Energy Approvals, wpd Canada Corp
• Piper Morley Associate, Aird & Berlis LLP• Lisa Oelke Senior Account Executive, hb solar Canada;
Manager of Business Development, Advanced Racking Solutions
• Nancy O'Neill Team Leader, Environmental and Permitting Services, DNV GL Energy
Goals• Expand the involvement of professional
women in all renewable energy industry segments
• Play a meaningful and visible role in the Ontario energy sector
• Advance the role and recognition of women making a difference in the RE field
• Mentor developing professionals and students
How to get involved
• Join our monthly gathering• Attend a field trip• Host a field trip• Spread the word• Sponsor and partner opportunities• Subscribe to newsletter
www.WomenInRenewableEnergy.ca
www.WomenInRenewableEnergy.ca
