{"id":196058,"date":"2025-10-07T23:16:10","date_gmt":"2025-10-07T23:16:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/196058\/"},"modified":"2025-10-07T23:16:10","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T23:16:10","slug":"honouring-innovation-leadership-and-excellence-in-canadas-clean-energy-industry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/196058\/","title":{"rendered":"Honouring innovation, leadership and excellence in Canada\u2019s clean energy industry"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) announced the winners of the first-ever CanREA Awards at the opening of Electricity Transformation Canada 2025<\/a>, Canada\u2019s premier clean energy conference and exhibition. This new annual awards program celebrates exceptional projects and organizations that are demonstrating innovation, leadership and a deep commitment to advancing Canada\u2019s renewable energy and energy storage industries.<\/p>\n

\u201cToday, we celebrate the innovators, trailblazers, and changemakers who are driving Canada\u2019s clean energy transformation,\u201d said Vittoria Bellissimo, CanREA\u2019s President and CEO. \u201cThe winners of the inaugural CanREA Awards exemplify the leadership, ingenuity and commitment needed to build our electricity future. From groundbreaking projects to Indigenous-led excellence and behind-the-meter innovation, these honourees are setting the standard for what\u2019s possible in wind, solar and energy storage across Canada.\u201d<\/p>\n

2025 CanREA Award winners<\/p>\n

Innovative Canadian Clean Power Project of the Year\u00a0
Hagersville Battery Energy Storage Park \u2013 by Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation & Boralex<\/p>\n

\"\"The Boralex and Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation teams, with CanREA President and CEO Vittoria Bellissimo (third from right).\u00a0<\/p>\n

Canada\u2019s largest battery storage project to date, the Hagersville Battery Energy Storage Park will add 300 MW of capacity to Ontario\u2019s grid, setting a new benchmark for large-scale storage and demonstrating the power of equitable Indigenous partnership.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are deeply grateful to CanREA for this recognition, which underscores the power of meaningful collaboration in driving Canada\u2019s clean energy future,\u201d said Matt Jamieson, President and CEO of Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation (SNGRDC). \u201cSNGRDC and Boralex recognized the potential of battery energy storage early on and have harnessed it to deliver clean, reliable and lasting benefits to Ontario\u2019s energy grid. The Hagersville Battery Project offers only a glimpse of what is possible. This award affirms SNGRDC and Boralex as leaders in this field and will help catalyze new opportunities to expand this technology, keeping us at the forefront of innovation in 2026 and beyond.\u201d<\/p>\n

Boralex President and CEO Patrick Decostre agreed: \u201cWe\u2019re honoured that the Hagersville Battery Energy Storage Park has been recognized by CanREA with the Innovative Canadian Clean Power Project of the Year award. This award reflects the strength of our long-standing partnership with the Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation and our shared commitment to advancing low-carbon, reliable and inclusive energy solutions. Together, we\u2019re demonstrating how collaboration and innovation can accelerate Canada\u2019s energy objectives while delivering lasting benefits to both local communities and the grid.\u201d<\/p>\n

Indigenous Clean Energy Company of the Year\u00a0
Glooscap Energy<\/p>\n

\"\"Left to right: Chief Sidney Peters, Glooscap First Nation; Montanna Labradore, Energy Coordinator at Glooscap Ventures; and Vittoria Bellissimo, President and CEO, Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA).\u00a0<\/p>\n

A trailblazing Mi\u2019kmaq-owned company from Nova Scotia, Glooscap Energy is driving clean energy development through wind, solar and energy storage, while creating lasting economic and social benefits for Indigenous and host communities alike.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u201cThis award shows what we can do when we work together,\u201d said Glooscap First Nation Chief Sidney Peters. \u201cGlooscap First Nation is proud to lead clean energy projects in our community and to contribute to regional efforts with other Mi\u2019kmaq Nations through the Wskijinu\u2019k Mtmo\u2019taqnuow Agency. Together, we honour the land and water and build opportunities that will benefit generations to come. This is the true strength of Indigenous leadership and partnership.\u201d<\/p>\n

Canadian On-Site (BTM) Project of the Year
Solar is Not an Option \u2013 by Jayman BUILT<\/p>\n

\"\"Left to right: Vittoria Bellissimo, President and CEO, Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA); Conrad Holmberg, General Manager of Operations for Jayman BUILT; and David Vonesch, President and CEO of SkyFire Energy.<\/p>\n

This pioneering behind-the-meter initiative showcases how large-scale residential homebuilding can integrate solar generation and energy storage to dramatically reduce emissions and costs.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are honoured to be recognized by CanREA in their inaugural awards program celebrating innovation in Canada\u2019s solar industry,\u201d said Jay Westman, Chairman & CEO of Jayman BUILT. \u201cAt Jayman BUILT, sustainability isn\u2019t just a feature\u2014it\u2019s part of our DNA. From bringing the Built Green program to Canada in 2003 to making solar rough-ins standard in 2016, and now including 10 solar panels, tankless hot water heaters, triple-pane windows and more, on every single-family home we build, we\u2019re committed to reducing energy costs for homeowners while protecting the planet. We have even introduced our Path to Net Zero homes, with options for every budget that bring your home to net-zero certification. We are committed to creating smarter, more energy-efficient homes. It is embedded in everything we do\u2014it\u2019s the Jayman Code.\u201d<\/p>\n

These award recipients were selected by an impartial committee of industry stakeholders from across Canada, based on clear criteria for innovation, social benefits, sustainability and leadership.<\/p>\n

The CanREA Awards were established to recognize and amplify the outstanding achievements of CanREA members and their project partners. Nominees for this first edition had the opportunity to be featured in CanREA promotional content, helping to showcase the talent and ingenuity driving Canada\u2019s renewable energy future.<\/p>\n

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