Women in Renewable Energy - SheEO 2014

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

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