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Since 2001 the 3G Group has created over 150 megawatts of wind and solar projects—enough clean, green energy to power over 75,000 Canadian homes!

We are recognized as exceptional project managers and outstanding innovators. In 2004 we received the Sustainable Development Award from the DuPont Corporation and in 2007 we were awarded a grant from the Canadian government for our design of a slip-form concrete tower for wind turbines.

Working with industry leading suppliers, engineers and contractors, we use our experience and know-how to develop cost effective renewable energy solutions for every environment.

Agrienergy Producers’ Association of Ontario (APAO) is a member organization that represents the collective voice of Ontario’s growing biogas industry. We work to promote the development of biogas to its full potential as a clean, green energy source in Ontario by developing biogas opportunities, helping shape biogas policy, creating networks, and offering guidance and assistance to members.

Anchor Concrete Products Limited was founded in Kingston, Ontario over 35 years ago. Since inception, production capabilities have been continuously improving and expanding. Anchor has built a reputation on superior customer service and ongoing quality control.From manholes, catchbasins, and septic tanks to our unique monocast Redicast service buildings and Con/Span bridge systems, Anchor provides high quality manufactured concrete products. Our team oriented approach to project management combines over 50 years of construction, engineering, and precast manufacturing experience.

Established in 1993, Aztech Associates Inc. is a leading provider of residential in-home displays for energy conservation and demand management. Designed to save money for both consumers and utilities, Aztech’s In-Home Display wirelessly communicates to smart electricity meters. Combining the novel use of light patterns and graphical displays, homeowners can view their electricity usage and cost at a glance to better manage their utility consumption. Aztech’s advanced product portfolio also includes remote monitoring, and data acquisition solutions which provide satellite, cellular or wi-fi connectivity to both fixed and mobile assets world-wide.

BAR Electric is a small company that prides itself in its diverse areas of interest. We offer commercial, industrial, residential, and agricultural electrical services, as well as locating and cathodic protection. We are excited about the possibilities of renewable energy sources, and are looking forward to being able to bring this technology to consumers.

Bel-Con a trusted name in Southeastern Ontario since 1973, specializing in all types of turn-key design-build, pre-engineered and conventional construction projects. Bel-Con continues to provide their clients with creative functional building systems using top quality value engineered solutions delivered with exceptional service.

As your local Butler Builder, from the simplest supply and erect to the most complicated design-build, Bel-Con can supply Butler buildings built to exacting standards offering 10' to 40' eave heights and clear spans from 20' to 300'.

Interested in installing Solar Panels? We can help. Our MR-24® roof system offers increased longevity, and is the most efficient and cost-effective mounting platform for your rooftop solar application. Panels are firmly secured without any roof penetrations offering a leak-free solar assembly and 30 + year lifespan.

Boom Strategy collaborates with business leaders to create and implement powerful strategies that drive business growth and success with a positive purpose. We are proud to have collaborated with a diverse range of dynamic Canadian organizations.

Burt's Greenhouses is a local grower of spring bedding and vegetable plants.

We have tried to decrease our carbon footprint by means of a Biomass Heating System. We have a very strong interest in making Biomass combustion as clean as possible. Toward that end the system we use is highly modified to increase efficiency and decrease toxic emissions.

We also have an interest in reducing pesticide use in greenhouses. To support that end we have been using Biological Pest Control for Insects, bacterial and fungus control in our greenhouses.

Partnering with leaders in Green Technology, Cleave Energy is proud to offer solar solutions (both photovoltaic and hot water) to meet commercial and residential needs. Whether integrating this technology into new construction or as a retrofit, whether for home energy use or for Feed In Tarriff (FIT) applications, Cleave Energy can provide the solar solution best suited to your needs.

Cleave Energy offers both flat panel PV systems and the revolutionary Solyndra PV system. Solyndra provides more power without having to penetrate the roof membrane, making it perfect for commercial, institutional or municipal projects.

In addition to our photovoltaic systems Cleave-Energy offers the latest in cutting edge wind energy systems, the Vertical Axis Wind Turbine (VAWT).

VAWTs are the ideal choice for the widest variety of applications. Higher energy production, at lower wind speeds, with less noise make VAWTs perfect for most urban and rural applications.

Frontenac Islands was formed in 1998 by the amalgamation of two of Ontario’s oldest rural municipalities: Howe Island Township and Wolfe Island Township. Frontenac Islands is composed of many various sized Islands in the Thousand Islands including Wolfe, Howe, Simcoe, Garden, Horseshoe, Arabella, Black Ant, Francis (Hickory), Bayfield (Mud), Goose, Spectacles, Island 7 and Pigeon.

The 1900’s saw Wolfe and Howe Islands as mainly farming and fishing communities. Today the Islands have a mixture of agriculture, tourism and rural lifestyles with a growing proportion of residents working off the islands in Kingston. In 2009 the second largest wind farm in Canada began operation on Wolfe Island. The Wolfe Island EcoPower Centre owned by TransAlta Corporation consists of 86 turbines with a capacity of 197.8 MW. Wolfe Island is also home to the Big Sandy Bay Management Area, an area of extraordinary beauty and natural diversity managed to preserve it's ecological integrity.

The County of Frontenac is looking forward to celebrating its 150th Anniversary in 2015. Changes over the years impacting its structure and composition now find its 18 previous townships restructured to 4 – the Townships of North, Central and South Frontenac and the Frontenac Islands. Governance is provided by an 8-member council.

The Frontenacs offer an exceptional quality of life while providing businesses with strategic access to major markets in both Canada and the USA. Residents enjoy the advantages of a rural lifestyle, living, working and travelling in one of the most beautiful parts of our province, yet benefit from the areas proximity to a number of major urban centres.

In 2009 County Council adopted Directions for our Future, its Integrated Community Sustainability Plan. Directions for our Future guides the progress of the County over the next 50 years across the four pillars of sustainability – social, cultural, economical and environmental.

Cruickshank Construction Limited is a progressive road builder and related group of businesses based in south-eastern Ontario. Cruickshank is a regular supplier of road construction and maintenance services to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation, municipalities and to private companies across the province. The company is committed to the betterment of the industry and encourages its’ employees to play active roles in many local and provincial associations in which Cruickshank maintains membership. For over 50 years we have maintained a strong team spirit founded on family values, and we continue to grow and seek out new and challenging opportunities for the benefit of everyone.

The lawyers at Cunningham Swan Carty Little & Bonham LLP offer a broad range of legal services to individual and corporate clients in the private and public sectors in Kingston and south-eastern Ontario.

Founded in 1894, our firm provides high quality services to address simple and complex legal problems in a friendly and client oriented atmosphere.

Today the firm's lawyers are the trusted successor to several generations of outstanding lawyers.

Our practice groups offer specialized services in a number of areas: Business Law, Wills and Estates, Family Law, Litigation, Real Estate Law, Labour and Employment Law, Municipal Law, Education and Health Law, Land Use Planning, Development and Environmental Law.

Daltco Electric is a three location (Kingston, Brockville and Ottawa) electrical, lighting and automation distributor. Daltco serves the residential, commercial, industrial, and government marketplaces in Eastern Ontario. Daltco is currently expanding our product offering to include solar PV products for a wide range of projects.

Downunder Solar Inc. is a locally owned and operated business situated in Kingston, Ontario. We specialise in the design, installation and maintenance of Off-Grid and Grid-Tie solar power systems, solar hot water heating systems, solar pool heaters, and radiant floor heating.

Kurt Streicher is our photovoltaic specialist with over 10 years experience in the Renewable Energy industry.

Kurt’s passion for renewable energy began in New South Wales, Australia. He was a highly recognised master electrician who strongly believed that there was a growing need for trained specialists in the solar market. He brings with him an unparalleled level of knowledge, professionalism, workmanship and service; before and after sales.

Eco Advantage Energy Advisors provides ecoENERGY assessments, from Brockville to Niagara, to Huntsville, to Ottawa. Several advisors provide solar site assessments, home inspections, thermal imaging, and REEP (Residential Electricity Evaluation Pilot) assessments.

EnShift Power is a “solutions-based” company. We listen to our clients, determine their energy goals, analyze their facility’s energy use to determine how to best meet their objectives.

We have assembled a team of technology leaders – all of them 100% Canadian owned and operated companies – to bring our dream of energy neutral, budget conscious BTM systems to the marketplace.

Our mission is to develop, own, and operate a small, low-impact wind energy facility in Loyalist Township, Ontario. We believe in community-sized projects that are well sited and developed with transparency and harmony. Our project team brings proven development experience and has completed the construction, financing, and commissioning of a 6 MW wind project in Eastern Canada and a 4 MW wind project in Northern US. We advocate "green activities" and have undertaken projects such as environmental abatement of asbestos and construction of green student housing with eco-smart features that reduce energy consumption, conserve water, and cut greenhouse gas emissions.

From childhood Paula has been a designer and a far-left thinker. It’s the far left side of the brain that produces the most creative thoughts.

With both her photography and graphic design, Paula brings her whimsy and wide-ranging talent into focus for her clients giving them exactly what they are looking for.

Whether it is photographing a family occasion, or corporate event, Paula is always respectful and mindful of the client’s needs while offering her own creative visions.

Paula’s graphic designs can be large or small, from a business card to a banner, and everything in between. Let her imagination and vision take your design to bigger and better heights.

Paula’s talents had her setting up merchandise in window displays starting at age 13. She has worked for such stores as R&W Co., Smart Set, and the Bombay Company.

Her artwork and photography won awards when she was in elementary and high school, and Paula’s photography continues to win awards.

Forman Farms is a family owned and operated business located north of the Kingston area in Seeley's Bay. The farm sells a variety of fresh local products including flowers, tomatoes, lettuce, sweet corn, garlic, pumpkins, squash, fall decor, and Christmas greens.

Switchgrass is also grown and used in the production of pellets for heating, horse bedding and flower mulch marketed by their sister company Switchgreen.

Forman Farms operates under a sound Environmental Plan adapting to the eco-friendly standards of Canada. They use fertilizer sourced from compost being produced on farm, and from Norterra compost using the City of Kingston Green Waste Program. Also, renewable energy crops grown on the farm are used to heat the greenhouse.

The Frontenac Community Futures Development Corporation is a non-profit corporation run by a volunteer board of directors and funded by the Government of Canada. Our mission is to stimulate community and economic development throughout the Frontenacs, aptly expressed by the tag line “building business…growing communities”.

Fusetek is a true leader in electrical circuit protection providing knowledge and experience along with top ranking products. In business for over 35 years, this Canadian owned & run family business has grown to become the third largest fuse supplier in the country working with a wide network of electrical distributors.

We offer specialized products to meet the needs of alternative energy systems. We have one of the largest product lines available for both solar and wind. Our technical staff have fuse or motor control backgrounds making them highly qualified to discuss your applications with confidence.

For superior products, Knowledge, Service and Solutions, it's FUSETEK!

Haven Home Climate Care has been servicing Kingston and the surrounding area since 1992. We are a progressive H.V.A.C. (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) and fireplace company, specializing in residential and light commercial sales, installations and service. We offer a full range of furnaces, air conditioners (including ductless), Heat Pumps including Geothermal, Fireplaces (including Napoleon EPA wood stoves and wood pellet stoves) and Indoor Air Quality Products.

We are a locally owned and family operated business that strides to offer exceptional service to all of our customers. All of our installers and technicians are licensed to work with gas and propane and most hold additional licenses in sheet metal and refrigeration. Haven Home ClimateCare is a member of GeoExchange with certified geothermal designers and installers. Finally we also work with EcoEnergy and HRAI in offering various grant programs currently available.

Hearthmakers Energy Co-operative is a Kingston-based enterprising non-profit organization that provides services and programs to improve the environmental sustainability of Eastern Ontario homes and communities. Current programs focus on home energy efficiency and groundwater protection.

Hearthmakers is a founding member of the Ontario Sustainable Energy Association and a full member of Green Communities Canada.

Hyndman & Associates Inc. is a renewable energy consulting company focused on the replacement of fossil fuels in combustion applications. In particular we facilitate the production and use of dedicated energy crops such as Miscanthus, switchgrass and sorghum for use in municipal and industrial heat and power applications. Energy crop production and use has great potential for environmental benefits and renewal of the agricultural economy. Currently, Hyndman and Associates is working on the biomass replacement project at the Lafarge North America Bath facility. HAI is also interested in the integration of bioproduct development with bioenergy production as a means to improve the cost competitiveness with existing petroleum-based products. We offer project support, strategic planning and access to a wide network of like-minded colleagues interested in sustainable energy and bio-products.

Isolara has hands-on solar experience dating back to 2003 and is the largest solar company actively serving Eastern Ontario. We sell and install high quality engineered systems with an excellent return on investment. We also manufacture a unique two-position rack that is designed to harvest the most energy from the sun with a simple adjustment twice per year. Contact us if you are interested in a position with a rapidly-growing company that emphasizes long-term customer satisfaction.

The Kingston Economic Development Corporation (KEDCO) is the driving force behind the great ideas and people helping make Kingston such an exciting and dynamic place in which to work and do business.

Our mission is to ensure that Kingston remains a world class city by supporting the city's development, and help it become ever more a destination of choice for organizations who seek to enhance their success in a progressive business environment.

L&M Solar is a division of a well-established renovation company, L&M Building Group, which has been renovating, repairing and building in Kingston since 2001. We know roofs, we know buildings, we know solar…and we’re looking forward to getting to know you!

L&M probably hasn’t been on your radar before now, because we have received almost all of our renovation clients by word of mouth. We haven’t needed to advertise because our skilled workers are that good, our L&M System works that well, and our standards are that high!

Our Solar Division is built with that same quality of people, products and workmanship. Our focus is on residential and apartment-building microFIT and small FIT projects. We listen for our clients’ investment goals and their particular values, and design systems to meet those needs.

The Lafarge Group is the world leader in building materials, with top-ranking positions in all of its businesses: Cement, Aggregates & Concrete and Gypsum. With 78,000 employees in 78 countries, the Group posted sales of 15.9 billion Euros in 2009. Lafarge North America Inc.(“Lafarge North America” or "Lafarge"), a Lafarge Group company, is the largest diversified supplier of construction materials in the United States and Canada.

In 2010 and for the sixth year in a row, the Lafarge Group was listed in the “Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World”. With the world’s leading building materials research facility, the Lafarge Group places innovation at the heart of its priorities, working for sustainable construction and architectural creativity. For more information about Lafarge North America, go to www.lafarge-na.com

Laforest Eco-Solar System is a company registered as a division of M.J. Laforest Electrical Contractors Ltd. As an established electrical contractor serving Kingston and area since 2003, Laforest has been providing quality electrical services in the residential and commercial markets. With an increasing demand from clients to provide “greener” energy systems, owner and president Marc Laforest sees an opportunity not only to broaden the scope of his business, but to do so in a way that helps out the environment. As a licensed contractor, and a member of the Electrical Safety Authority Authorized Contractor Program, Laforest Eco-Solar is a dedicated to provide excellent service from the design stage to project completion.

Launch Lab is a one-stop shop for technology based startups and growing companies. We are a team of entrepreneurs, investors, ex-CEO’s, and professional analysts who are here to help your company grow and bring innovative, technology based products to the marketplace. We support tech based companies in Eastern Ontario who are in four main industries; information technology, life sciences and healthcare, cleantech, and advanced manufacturing. Launch Lab clients have access to free market intelligence, entrepreneurial training, business advice & planning, and capitalization strategy.

Limestone proudly serves approximately 22,200 students at 54 elementary schools, 11 secondary schools, and 10 Community Education Centres throughout the Frontenac and Lennox / Addington district.

The Limestone School Board offers several unique programs for both elementary and secondary students in the Arts, French Immersion, Healthy Living, Technology and the academically advanced. Our locally developed Focus, Co-Op and Apprenticeship programs give secondary students the opportunity to experience work, while earning credits.

The Limestone District School Board offers all students an education that is enriched, with program choices and activities to complement their pathway and to develop the whole child.

"Our students are the reason for our being..."

Since 1947, McKeown and Wood Fuels Ltd. has evolved and grown to meet the challenges of providing our customers with energy efficient heating, air conditioning and solar thermal systems.

We provide a complete service to our customers including sales, installation and 24 hour service of all types of heating and air conditioning systems including: Solar Thermal, Oil, Propane and Natural Gas equipment. In addition, we are a Petro-Canada Distributor for their bulk fuel and lubricants products and are a supplier of bulk propane.

This family business continues to meet the energy and environmental demands of our customers by a complete recycling program of our products and a solar thermal offering that uses renewable energy from our sun.

We are excited to be partnered with Enerworks Inc., a Canadian company that was the first to obtain CSA approval as a solar thermal system and with its development originating here in Kingston at Queen's University.

Moore Partners has been helping companies tell their stories to colleagues, customers, and investors for over 25 years.

Steven is an Adjunct Professor of Sustainability at the Queen’s School of Business and Professor of Sustainability and Business Communications at Laurentian University. He has over 110 publication credits and his corporate clients include British Council, United Way of Canada, Nature Conservancy, CIBC Finance, CBC, Canadian Medical Association, and Canadian Cancer Society.

Susan directs the administration and publicity for the Lennox & Addington Stewardship Council and provides publicity services to the Friends of the Salmon River. Her writing and editing clients include the Toronto Region Conservation Authority, Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority, Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority, and Kawartha Conservation.

Established in 1995, the Napanee & District Chamber of Commerce has worked to serve its member businesses by providing access to cost saving programs, business networking activities and coordinating tourism/business development initiatives. Conveniently located in the downtown Napanee Business Centre, our office is available to answer your inquiries. Investing your membership dollars in your local Chamber of Commerce ensures your money stays in the area working for you and your community. Learn more about becoming a member of the Chamber of Commerce. Our vision is to be recognized as a strategic partner in the community by offering valuable services and resources to meet the diverse needs of the community. Our mission is to be the "Voice of Business" dedicated to the promotion of economic development and prosperity for the enrichment of the community.

Nature's Powers is a full-service renewable energy company operated by husband and wife team Greg & Susan Kinghorn. The Renewable Energy division was added to their Building and Mechanical Contracting business in 2005. Susan has 20 years in the mechanical trade.Their "Test & Training Centre " located at 9512 Hall Rd., North Augusta, includes a 1 KW Lakota Wind Generator on a 75’ tilt tower. 1664 watts of solar PV on the shop roof w/ a 7000 watt Outback Grid Tied inverter. The power system is grid tied in a "net" metering arrangement with Hydro One. The Shop also has 90 Apricus Vacuum Tubes for creating solar hot water. This thermal solar system is tied to in-floor heating in the shop, heating for the house, domestic hot water demands and hot tub water heating . These systems are installed ,monitored and maintained by the Kinghorn’s. We provide all aspects of system setup - initial consultation, system design, regulatory submissions, system installation, and customer support.

Nature's Way Landscaping is a full service Design/Build/Maintenance company that has been in business since 1993. We are committed to provide our customers with sustainable designs and products. We have provided Natural Organic Lawn care since 1993 and due to our success we opened a wholesale division (Natural Care Lawn & Garden Products) and a retail store (The Sustainable Garden) that will open in spring 2011 – we will provide Natural Fertilizers – Rainwater harvesting – Green Walls and Roof’s – Composters – Cordless Lawn mowers and equipment. Our facility in Gananoque will also be used as a demonstration site for our products/practices, storage and packaging of our Organic products . Our 10kw microfit system went live in 2010. We are also pleased to provide Carbon reduced Lawn Cutting with cordless equipment that use’s solar charged batteries from our shop PV or our trailer mounted PV system.

NCP is a supplier of domestic content compliant solar modules and racking as well as an installer of both utility-scale and rooftop solar systems.

NCP Solar is a division of NCP Carbide Precision Machining which was established in Kingston in 1995. In addition to designing, developing and manufacturing engineered solar panel mounting systems for PV and SDHW, NCP also supplies PV panels and inverters to installers across the province.

NCP had performed project design, fabrication and machine work for the City of Kingston, NRC Canada, DND, Dupont Canada Inc., ESG Solutions, Ker-Train Research Inc., Lisi Aerospace, Johann Maier GmbH, Kingston Transit, MDS Aero Support Corp., Novelis Inc., Queen’s University, Siemens Power Generation Renewable Energy Division on the Wolfe Island wind farm project, and TFI Aerospace.

Nedco is part of the Rexel Group of companies, world leader in electrical and datacom equipment distribution. Rexel is currently operating in 34 countries with 33,000 employees with a network of 2,400 branches. With 90 branches across Canada, Nedco is pleased to offer one stop shopping for a wide range of quality products such as automation & controls, communications, wire and cable, distribution, lighting, data and fire alarm. Nedco has been in Kingston since 1975.

New Leaf Custom Homes is a full service contracting company, with a passion for energy efficiency, quality workmanship and green building practices. We offer:

• Renovations/ additions

• New Construction

• PassivHaus consulting

• CANSOLAIR Solar Panel sales and installation

North Key Construction is a full service excavation and general contracting company and has earned widespread recognition as a leader in the construction industry. Over the years, we have participated in many Crown Corporation, public and private construction projects.

Recently, we experienced the opportunity to specialize in the renewable energy sector. The “First Light” project has been successfully completed on schedule through adverse weather and geographical conditions. Our scope of work during this project includes the development of all roadways, to the installation of the last solar panel. The 10-megawatt solar park is approximately 300 acres of land and is scheduled to power more than 2000 homes annually. We are proud to inform you that North Key Construction was the contractor of choice for the development of this project. We pride ourselves with quality and our quality is a direct result of our commitment to excellence.

Ontario East Economic Development Commission promotes Eastern Ontario as a centre for investment. The OEEDC represents over 200 communities, with more than two million residents, connecting three of Canada’s economic drivers - Montreal, Ottawa and Toronto. We offer premier market access in to the US with superior transportation infrastructure (rail, air, water and four-lane highway networks). The region outperforms most on cost competitiveness (as confirmed annually in the KPMG report on Competitive Alternatives). Eastern Ontario has a highly-skilled, and motivated workforce; world-class academic institutions with vibrant research centres; excellent R+D tax credit programs; investment support programs; leading edge technologies and training; and market ready investment properties. Learn more about the Ontario East advantage! Visit onteast.com or call us today at 1.866.545.3899.

OSEA serves the community power sector including farms, First Nations, co-ops, municipalities etc. through advocacy, public outreach and capacity building.

At Oosterhof Electrical Services we are passionate about the electrical industry. Started in 1991, Gary and Corina Oosterhof have known over 20 years of success by building a strong customer base founded on honesty, integrity and expertise in the electrical field. Having already completed dozens of microFIT solar installations, we are excited to be a part of SWITCH and its wealth of knowledge and reputation in the Kingston area.

PARTEQ Innovations is the not-for-profit technology transfer office of Queen's University, and a provider of technology transfer services to Kingston General Hospital and Royal Military College. PARTEQ works with researchers and the business and venture capital communities, helping to bring the benefits of scientific discovery to the public.

Since 1987 PARTEQ has been instrumental in the establishment of nearly 40 companies developing a variety of products, from potential drugs for Alzheimer's, cancer and heart disease to automated bacteria detection for water systems, solar-powered appliances, and advanced materials used in the plastics, automotive, aerospace and household appliance industries.

Quantum Renewable Energy Inc. is a full-service renewable energy company located in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. We provide all aspects of system setup, including initial consultation, resource assessment, system design, regulatory submissions, system installation, and ongoing customer support.

Qubit systems designs, manufactures and sells instrumentation for research and teaching in the biological and life sciences.

The Queen's-RMC Fuel Cell Research Centre (FCRC) is Canada's leading university-based research and development organization in partnership with industry dedicated to advancing the knowledge base for addressing the key technology challenges to the adoption of fuel cell applications.

For over 20 years the Queen’s Solar Design Team has been proud to compete in some of the most demanding engineering competitions in the world. Travelling across continents, we have promoted Canadian research in solar technology while educating the leaders of tomorrow.

This year, we have a new mission: we hope to build a sustainable, intelligent, and healthy home to compete in the 2011 US Department of Energy Solar Decathlon. An international student competition, the Decathlon challenges engineers, business students, and architects to develop an ultra-efficient, marketable, and innovative home. The QSDT hopes to work with the Kingston community to develop better solutions for a brighter tomorrow.

Queen's is one of Canada's leading universities, with an international reputation for scholarship, research, social purpose, spirit and diversity. Consistently highly-ranked, Queen's is known for its incomparable 24-hour learning environment. Great teaching, great students, community and tradition - these are the hallmarks of the Queen's experience.

The University was established by Royal Charter of Queen Victoria in 1841 - twenty-six years before Canadian confederation. Classes were first held in 1842. The earliest degree-granting institution in the united Province of Canada, and the first to establish a student government, Queen's has reflected and helped shape Canadian values and policies, educating many of the country's most notable political and cultural figures.

Queen's student body represents 98 different countries, along with every Canadian province and territory.

Established in 1967, family owned and operated, R. W. Electric is one of Eastern Ontario's most recognized electrical contractors. We have provided hundreds of industrial, commercial, institutional and residential customers with a wide range of professional and electrical related services.

With extensive experience doing all types of electrical work, R.W. Electric has the experience to develop solar PV projects of the highest quality and workmanship.

We will take you through the entire process, from making your application to the FIT program, through to the final connection. We use only our own crews and we stand by our work. We offer a 10-year warranty program to ensure consistent energy production for the long haul. Together we can plan and install a system that will meet your individual needs.

We are very proud that RBC has been named one of the most sustainable large corporations in the world, according to the sixth annual "Global 100: Most Sustainable Corporations in the World" ranking unveiled by Corporate Knights magazine at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

RBC has a strong focus on small business and is a market leader, serving approximately one in every four business clients in Canada. Specifically for the microFIT program RBC offers several different financing solutions for small business and commercial clients. The options include leases, term loans and mortgages. We seek to match the right financing solution to meet the client's unique situation ensuring the client has the solution that meets their needs and minimizes their costs.

For Home Owners, RBC also has a number of eco-renovation financing programs including the RBC Energy Saver Mortgage, RBC Energy Save Loan and the RBC Homeline.

Growing out of a mid 1970's wood stove business, Renewable Energy of Plum Hollow has become Eastern Ontario's leader in sustainable energy and resource conservation technology. We are committed to helping you find practical ways to incorporate "appropriate technologies" into your lifestyle.

We are Kingston and area's oldest alternative energy company selling and installing product into customer's homes including Solar Hot Water systems for your home and your pool; solar and wind electrical systems for your home, business, cottage or camp.

Located in Kingston, Ontario, our showroom features over 35 burning (pellet, wood and gas) stoves, fireplaces and inserts, and many more floor models. We also have a grid-tied solar electric system. The new grid tie inverter allows us to put any excess power that we produce back into the hydro grid.

To provide our best customer service, we sell, service and install our products in Eastern Ontario.

RESCo Energy Inc.is a full service engineering, procurement, construction and maintenance firm with expertise in the optimization of commercial and industrial building portfolios. RESCo specializes in the integration of on-site renewable energy generation with a focus on rooftop Solar Photovoltaic and Solar Thermal projects. RESCo can lead a project through all phases including the acquisition of Ontario Power Authority Feed-In Tariff contracts. With experience in both fixed and tracking designs; utilizing central, string and micro inverters and commissioning both grid-tied and embedded systems, RESCo provides customized solutions to our clients. RESCo's corporate experience, led by a team of expert and professional staff, coupled with our strategic partnerships and strong supplier, manufacturer and subcontractor relationships makes RESCo uniquely qualified. RESCo is your Green Energy Partner.

Developers and operators of large and small scale renewable energy projects.

The Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul have served the poor since the founding of the congregation in 1861, when they began providing compassionate care to the orphaned and the aged. Over the past century, their work with the poor in Canada has evolved to meet the needs of the times and Sisters now do hands-on ministry in soup kitchens, clothing depots, prisons, schools and shelters for people in need. Meeting the needs of the times the Sisters are also taking positive action to reduce energy poverty.

Sol Force Energy is a 100% Canadian company dedicated to providing Consultation and Contractor services for Roof and Ground mount solar panel installations. We are aimed at the MicroFIT and FIT programs offered by the Ontario Power Authority (OPA) and the Government of Ontario.

Sol Force Energy has professional engineers, electricians and riggers on staff. With decades of experience in the construction industry, we are able to offer a level of service and attention to detail that is sure to please.

Specializing in off-grid and hybrid power systems.

St. Lawrence College is the leading college in renewable energy education in Canada. We offer diploma programs in Energy Systems Engineering Technician and Technology, Wind Turbine Technician and Geothermal Engineering Technician. We opened our Energy House in Kingston in 2005 to support our students and our community with an off-grid renewable energy technology demonstration facility. We have Solarwall solar air heating systems installed on three buildings on our Kingston campus. In 2008, we completed a $6.5 Million energy audit and conservation program. In 2010 we completed a national solar curriculum development project through the Association of Canadian Community Colleges and funded by Natural Resources Canada. This project provides a set of courses dealing with Solar Hot Water systems and solar Photovoltaic systems free of charge to any of the 150 ACCC member colleges across Canada.

We are a full service solar solutions provider located in South Eastern Ontario. We specialize in designing, installing and supporting solar initiatives using components from global partners such as Schuco, Lorentz, Enphase, Eaton and SMA.

TAB Mechanical Inc. was formed in 2007 to service the needs of the building commissioning industry from a hands-on experience platform. Having worked for a number of years in the service and construction fields the staff of TAB Mechanical Inc. saw the need for a firm built upon the core concept of field experiences. TAB Mechanical Inc. will bring an engineering, training and service background to your projects. As TAB Mechanical is a proud member of several associations and organizations such as the Canada Green Building Council, Building Commissioning Association and ASHRAE, it will be able to present the latest "green" innovations and standards as solutions for your project requirements. TAB Mechanical Inc. has a mandate to remain at the forefront of the "green" building movement and is working to ensure the growth of an environmentally friendly construction industry. Employing trained educators TAB Mechanical ensures that your operation and maintenance education needs will be met.

Tackaberry Heating & Refrigeration Supplies has been in the HVAC wholesale industry for more than 40 years. This family owned and operated company has 5 locations across eastern Ontario and has diversified to include departments such as Hydronic heating, Hearth products showroom, Sheet metal manufacturing, Custom tin shop and a dedicated Design Department.

Through our Design and Hydronic departments we have been able to further our commitment to emerging technologies and trends by becoming Energy Star advisors and promoting green products such as our new Viessmann product line, which includes both flat plate and evacuated tubes solar thermal collectors and biomass boilers designed for commerical and district heating systems. Thinking of a adding a solar thermal system? Give us a call or send us an email, we are happy to help you with your design.

The City of Kingston: where history and innovation thrive.

Equi-distant from Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa and Syracuse, where the St. Lawrence River meets Lake Ontario and the Rideau Canal (a UNESCO World Heritage site) – our stunning, historic city is primed to be taken in innovative directions.

Kingston is thriving. We have three new City facilities built to meet LEED standards, a burgeoning alternative energy sector and a post-secondary community spawning cutting-edge hometown businesses. Our more than 117,000 community-minded citizens enjoy an outstanding quality of life enhanced by superb intellectual, recreational and creative opportunities and supported by excellent health care facilities and an improving civic infrastructure. A partner to the Sustainable Kingston Plan, the City also boasts a committed staff engaged in embracing sustainable practices and encouraging their adoption by the entire community.

Loyalist Township is a municipal corporation providing a wide range of services to its residents related to transportation, waste management, water and sewer, recreation, land use planning, building inspection and other services.

Supplier of Ready Mix Concrete.

Total Solar Energy Consulting Inc. has been in full operation since November of 2010. The main expertise of the corporation is designing, constructing, installing, and commissioning photovoltaic grid tied rooftop systems, ground mount systems, and tracking systems.

The Total Solar Energy Corporation led by six SIGMA, 5 S and Lean Manufacturing principles, is eager to partner with building / land owners (leasers)/ communities / non-profit housing corporations / manufactures to leverage its proven expertise into successful solar energy generating projects that benefit all with financial revenue.

Also, the firm will advise on solar thermal, energy audits, modelling and retrofit.

Trailhead Initiatives works with organizations and companies in the areas of Sustainability, Accessibility and Management Organization. John Johnson was the senior manager at Hotel Dieu for the last ten years and was responsible for all capital projects as well as all of the departments that look after that facility. John has lots of experience in project management and overseeing multi million dollar projects.

Founded in 2007, TriEdge & Associates is a Kingston based sustainability consulting firm focused on enabling private and public sector clients to achieve their competitive edge through triple bottom line decision making. With expertise in business, environment, and societal development, TriEdge & Associates is able to bridge disciplines and identify linkages and opportunities. A selection of TriEdge & Associates key expertise include: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), LEED buildings, green procurement, cost/benefit analysis, GHG inventories and action planning, sustainability planning and implementation, environmental management, research and facilitation.

It is the mission of Upper Canada Solar Generation to provide the best possible Solar Powered Generating Systems in a variety of sizes to suit all needs. By doing this we can all help to reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions.

We design, engineer and build large scale solar power generating facilities. We also provide residential and commercial net-metered systems in a variety of sizes and configurations. With a test facility located in Brockville, Ontario, we are able to pretest and certify to our high standards all types of solar powered systems.

Utilities Kingston is responsible for supplying, distributing and metering electricity and natural gas in the City Central. Utilities Kingston is also responsible for supplying, distributing and metering water and for collecting, pumping and treating sewage for the entire City of Kingston. Over the past two years, Utilities Kingston has been developing a high-speed broadband community network and currently has over 40 kilometers of fibre-optic cable laid throughout the City of Kingston.

The Mortgage Professionals are locally owned and operated and have been in business since 1989. With five offices in the Kingston/Brockville area The Mortgage Professionals are Eastern Ontario’s largest independent mortgage broker. As a member of the VERICO broker network we have direct access to more than 35 lending institutions including major banks, and are able to offer qualified microFIT customers some of the lowest interest rates in the industry.

We specialize in fixed and variable rate home equity loans and mortgages and can help homeowners use their equity to minimize cost and maximize return on their investment in clean energy.

Our law firm provides legal expertise in every major area of the law. We focus our practice on serving businesses and their owners. We represent a broad range of clients including individuals, business people, professionals, businesses and institutions, including technology companies, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, developers, manufacturers, distributors, municipalities, trust companies and banks.

To meet our clients' needs for solutions to their legal and business matters, each of our lawyers concentrates his or her practice area. Our firm's collective expertise spans the fields of civil litigation, family law, corporate, commercial, securities and business law, technology law, bankruptcy and insolvency, construction, estate planning and administration, municipal planning and real estate.

Wills Brockville warehouse is an ideal location for inbound logistics supporting local manufacturing, as well as distribution of finished goods to Eastern Canada and the United States. Conveniently located along HWY 401 for easy access and midway between Toronto and Montreal, the DC is minutes from two international border crossings; the Ogdensburg Prescott Bridge and the Thousand Islands Bridge, which links US I-81 with HWY 401. The Brockville facility has rail siding and is the only Canada Customs Bonded and Sufferance Warehouse in Brockville Port #405. The food-grade distribution centre is climate controlled and has 40,000 square feet of refrigerated storage with pick & pack operations on site. Wills Transfer Limited has committed to a Rooftop Solar program on all our rooftops producing approximately 1.3 MW.

Windstream Energy Inc. is a Canadian company committed to the successful development, operation and ownership of commercial wind power facilities in Ontario, Western Canada and the High Plains area of the western United States.

Windstream is developing a portfolio of large-scale wind farms with a total capacity of over 3,000 MW. Our vision is to build a geographically diversified portfolio of profitable renewable energy facilities that will maximize economic spinoffs for our financial partners, local communities and First Nations, and provide a cleaner environment for future generations.

Windstream was recently awarded a 300 MW Feed in Tariff contract for its Wolfe Island Shoals off-shore wind project. The project is expected to utilize about 100 turbines and will be located at least 5 km off-shore. Engineering and environmental studies are commencing. Windstream will source local services as much as possible.

A long time resident of Kingston, Alan has spent the last 28 years in the manufacturing business as a professional engineer working in many different roles from plant engineer, project engineer, maintenance manager, business engineering manager to capital project manager. He has worked extensively across the breadth of Canada and the US with significant global experience in both Europe and Asia. Now working as an independent Project Manager, he is leveraging his significant past experience in manufacturing to support the local alternative energy.

Alan brings a passion for excellence to all the work he engages in while driving a true sense of teamwork and continuous improvement. These core qualities have allowed Alan to bring success to all of his past endeavours and in turn will bring great value to any future clients.

Alex Benzie has a B.Sc.Hons in Geological Sciences from Queen's University, and is currently enrolled in a Masters of Environmental Studies program. Her present research uses GIS to explore the potential of sustainable bioenergy production and consumption throughout south-eastern Ontario.

Currently pursing a masters degree at the School of Urban and Regional Planning at Queen's University, specializing in Environmental Planning. Anthony has a B.A. Hons. in Geography from Queen's. His current research focuses on watershed planning and source water protection.

Bardi Vorster, Landscape Architect is the Principal of Individual Landscapes. Established in 1998, the firm provides consulting services, at all levels, to both the public and private sectors. Her success in creating sustainable landscapes results from a practical approach to design with particular expertise in plant materials and extensive design/build experience.

As a member of Green Roofs for Healthy Cities and qualified designer of green roof systems, Bardi continues to promote this important technology.

Bardi is a member of the Ontario Association of Landscape Architects (OALA) since 1985; formerly co-chair of KEAF (Kingston Environmental Advisory Forum) and assists Friends of the Salmon River with their newsletter.

Ben is a PhD candidate in Chemical Engineering at the Queen's-RMC Fuel Cell Research Centre. He is the host of the Watt Podcast and does consulting work as a carbon auditor. He is interested in all energy related topics and is actively involved in the energy community.

Ben's website address is: http://benk.ca

Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance issues form the basis for the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investing. These principles are the foundation for Socially Responsible Investing (SRI). Betty-Anne Howard is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) who specializes in SRI's along with providing comprehensive financial plans for both individuals and businesses. She is also an advanced estate planning, tax planning and living benefits specialist. Educating her clients and the public is extremely important to Betty-Anne. She is available to conduct workshops and seminars and, her website is currently being updated (www.makingdreamsareality.ca) to provide fun, interesting and accessible information on Financial Planning concepts and strategies. Her mission is to assist individuals and businesses in making their dreams a reality.

Graduate of the ESET program in 2007. Has worked in the Renewable Energy Industries since graduation, notably as the Solar Project Coordinator at Viessman Manufacturing.

Catherine Humphreys is the Administrative Assistant for SWITCH

Owner/Operator of Waterbury Electric and Master Electrician. Liaison between ESA (permits), Hydro One, and all aspects of electrical construction for FIT and microFIT solar installations (Electrical Safety Authority).

Professional Mechanical Engineer, experienced in electronics manufacturing and components manufacturing. Retraining in renewable energy for future career move.

I do energy audits for the ecoENERGY retrofit program as well as thermal imaging for building envelopes and solar array fault finding.

Student at the Photovoltaic Installer's Course in Brockville.

Dean of Applied Science, St. Lawrence College

President and Chairperson of the Board, SWITCH

City of Kingston Councillor.

Third year Marketing student at St. Lawrence College. I am interested in the capabilities for Ontario, Kingston and Canada promoting the effectiveness of a green economy. Green economies are important to developing countries and the world.

Erin Jaggard is completing her Masters of Science in Physical Geography at Queen's University. For her thesis she investigated carbon cycling processes under switchgrass bioenergy production in southeastern Ontario. Switchgrass is a perennial biomass feedstock which has the capacity to sequester carbon given the deep prolific rooting systems and associated conservation management practices. She looks forward to pursing a career in natural resource management specifically building upon her knowledge in biogeochemical cycling.

Fred Faust and his wife moved to the east end of Kingston in August, 2009, from St. Louis, Missouri. A former business reporter and columnist for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, he has been a freelance writer and editor since 1999. His areas of concentration are the gaming and hospitality industries, with a special interest in sustainable design and green operations in those industries. He was the founding editor of Canadian Gaming Business, and has written extensively about gaming in North America, as well as online gaming worldwide.

Mr. McAlary is an engineering consultant specializing in the alternative energy and fuels industries. He can assist clients in undertaking feasibility studies, technical reviews, engineering design and development, and project management duties. His experiences have been in the development and application of advanced energy conversion technologies, including gas turbine recuperators, fuel reformers, fuel cells, solar photovoltaic, and small scale wind turbines. Mr. McAlary acquired his Bachelors and Masters degrees in Mechanical Engineering and is licensed as a Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario.

Website: Canadian Shield Energy Design and Analysis (CSEDA): www.cseda.com

A new resident to Kingston, Haddon is entering his 2nd year at St. Lawrence College in the Energy Systems Engineering Program. His passion for clean energy, efficient building design and sustainable living led him to the Campus Sustainability Initiative where he currently serves as the Lead Director. He hopes his involvement with SWITCH will further increase his experience with renewable technologies and the community of Kingston.

As an Industrial Technology Advisor with NRC-IRAP I have worked with many of the renewable energy companies in our region. I am a Board member of SWITCH and will work with the members/the community to enable economic/technical development for the renewable energy and service companies in our region.

I currently farm with my wife in Inverary on my grandparents farm. After graduating from the University of Guelph with a B.SC (Fish and Wildlife Major), I worked for nearly 30 years in various positions across the province as a biologist with both the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and the Canadian Wildlife Service.

I have a consulting business, Katarokwi Consulting, which I have operated for over 10 years, dealing with Natural Resource issues and Aboriginal groups.

I have served on several boards as a director: the Frontenac Cattlemen, the Canadian Gelbvieh Association (the breed of cattle that we have), the South Frontenac Police Services Board, and the Frontenac Federation of Agriculture. I served as Chair on the latter two.

I am Chair of the Cataraqui Source Water Protection Committee (Minister of the Environment appointee), to develop a Source Protection Plan for municipal drinking water systems within the Kingston-Brockville-Sydenham area.

Karen is a graduate of the Energy Systems Engineering Technology program at St. Lawrence College. ESET courses include renewable energy, energy systems (heating, lighting & ventilation), technical math, electric circuits, thermodynamics, AutoCAD and Gas Technician 3 certification.

After graduating from Carleton University (BA Honours), Karen was the technical writer and editor for research groups developing critical applications software at IP Sharp Associates and ORA Canada. More recently, Karen has been a freelance writer, editor and reporter for local publications. While serving on the Gananoque Reporter’s editorial board, she had over forty guest editorials published. She also contributed to the sports section, covering minor hockey and competitive kayaking.

In 2011, Karen joined Ernestown Windpark, where she is currently assisting with the public consultation process.

Lisa Asbreuk practices business law at Cunningham Swan, a leading Ontario law firm in Kingston, providing advice to clients on corporate commercial transactions and Ontario energy sector matters. Prior to moving home to Kingston in 2010, Lisa practised with a major national law firm in Toronto and Calgary, and in-house with municipally owned power company ENMAX in Calgary. Lisa's legal background includes corporate law matters and commercial transactions and contracts, with a specialization in energy law. She is experienced in law and policy matters related to the Ontario and Alberta electricity sectors and emerging Canadian carbon markets, particularly with respect to renewable power project development, energy contracts, leases, project due diligence, interconnection and transmission issues, procurement and construction contracts, regulatory requirements, offsets, conservation and DSM, micro-gen and distributed generation, and issues affecting utility companies and their affiliates.

Mark works with Solar Power Network (SPN), offering 20-year leases with attractive terms to owners of buildings with large roofs (over 5,000 square feet of useable area), whether flat roofs or sloped. The maximum useable roof size for SPN is 66,000 square feet, and they had over 230 leases signed as of early 2012, including several in Kingston. Mark is an experienced renewable energy professional with several years of success in the microFIT, FIT and solar thermal markets, leading efforts in both for-profit and not-for-profit enterprises. After working as the SWITCH Green Energy Consultant, where he assisted consumers, businesses and government agencies during the start-up of the FIT program, Mark has worked as General Manager for iSolara in Ottawa and as the start-up manager of L&M Solar in Kingston.

Matthew is a final-year Engineering Physics student at Queen's University. An alumnus of the Queen's Solar Vehicle Team, he is also a LEED Accredited Professional. He has worked on two solar car projects and several renewable energy system designs, and recently completed an internship term with the research and quality assurance department of EllisDon Construction. Matthew graduated in the spring of 2009, and is currently looking for challenging solar, wind, biomass, and other renewable energy projects to work on in the Kingston area.

Meghan is a Chartered Accountant with Carson Van Mierlo Chartered Accountants, a small accounting practice servicing the assurance and taxation needs of small to medium size enterprises and individual clients. Prior to joining this local Kingston accounting practice, Meghan was a tax professional in a national accounting firm where she became familiar with income tax implications of alternative energy systems and the related government programs for individuals and businesses.

Melody Tomkow is the Community Relations Manager for Ernestown Windpark and the Strategic Partnership and Marketing Manager for Aztech Associates Inc.

Melody was the Event and Outreach Coordinator at SWITCH from 2010 to 2012; the organizer of both the 2011 and 2012 Green Profit Conference and Exhibition; and the developer of the Sustainable Energy Awards Harvest Luncheon. Melody works with organizations to develop business, stakeholder and funding partnerships and produce money making events. She develops marketing and communications plans for SMEs, and raises their media and public profiles. Committed to promoting entrepreneurship and economic development, she serves on the Board of the Enterprise Facilitation Project at KEDCO. Raised on a farm west of Kingston, she has an enduring commitment to food sustainability and rural communities. She works with the Martha's Table Harvesting Group at Sunnyside Community Garden, and promotes the local food movement in the Kingston region.

I am a graduating Energy Systems Engineering Student at St. Lawrence College. In the ESET program I have spent the last three years studying the design and installation of renewable energy systems; as well as a heavy focus on the conservation of energy through building efficiency. Currently I am looking for Job Opportunities in renewable energy, energy management and green building. My field related experience consists of design and installation of grid connected Photovoltaic systems and working as part of a construction crew doing Custom Homes and Renovations.

Pierre has a solid science background. He has a technical degree in Analytical Chemistry, a Baccalaureate in Chemistry, a Master in Biophysic and a PhD in Chemistry. He moved to Kingston and became involved in research at RMC. For almost 2 years he was active in battery testing (F18 Airplane) and for more than 8 years, he was involved with Roy Pottier’s team in cancer research, doing collaborative work with Jim Kennedy from the Kingston Cancer Clinic. After a period of inactivity in the job market, he went back to school and graduated in May of 2009 with a technologist diploma with Distinction in the ESET program from St-Lawrence College in Kingston. Pierre was hired by SWITCH as an assistant on Sustainable Energy and Internet communications. He also implemented the webcast (live web diffusion) of SWITCH monthly open meetings. Pierre is seeking to apply his knowledge and experience to the renewable energy sector in Kingston.

Hydronics Specialist for Wolseley Mechanical Group.

Trade and investment consulting.

I have a background in marine navigation and manufacturing. After a recent layoff I am looking for a new direction and hoping to get a head start in the field of alternative energy. I will be attending St. Lawrence College in September for the alternative energy program. I am hoping to find work in this field until then.

Ted Hsu is the Member of Parliament for Kingston and the Islands. Ted is the former Executive Director for SWITCH. Visit Ted's website www.tedhsu.ca

Tyson Champagne is the Executive Director of SWITCH and the founder of Solar Power Beginner. Tyson graduated from Queen's University and also received a certificate in photovoltaic design and installation. He worked previously as the Coordinator for the 1000 Solar Rooftops Challenge and as the SWITCH Green Energy Business Consultant.

Bill Egnatoff is an Associate Professor, Computers in Education, Faculty of Education, Queen’s University. His international collaboration in peace education involves school communities working together towards more sustainable living. His local and national collaboration with the Boys and Girls Club involves designing a program in which children investigate ways they can contribute to a more sustainable future. At home, he and his partner work at reducing their footprints, a long journey ahead.

Zen is a Geochemist specializing in developing isotopic environmental assessment methods, business management and public speaking.