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AEPAY GLOBAL ENERGY CORPORATION is a Canadian company based in Kingston Ontario. It was founded in December 2008 by a group of dynamic and innovative professionals with the singular vision: To provide sensible, clean, safe and sustainable energy solution at an affordable rate for socioeconomic development. As a company, we research, find, design and install the energy plan that fits our clients' needs, budget, and purpose. Our goal is to become a leading integrated energy solutions firm providing a full spectrum of energy related products and services.

AIM Energy Inc. (AIM) is an alternative energy company that specializes in custom green energy solutions, tailored to your individual needs. Established since 1997, AIM focuses on improving power quality and developing custom designed Hybrid alternative energy systems.

The secret to your success, when implementing an alternative energy system, is to maximize the efficiency of your conversion systems, wind turbines and solar panels at all wind speeds and solar conditions.

Through on-going research and development, AIM has designed systems with the highest efficiencies to take advantage of the maximum amount of energy nature can provide.

Founded in 1902, Air Liquide operates in more than 75 countries and employs more than 43,000 people. We have a retail outlet located at 1240 Gardiners Road here in Kingston. We currently combine the resources and expertise of a global group with a powerful local presence, based on independent customer-focused teams. .

We supply oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen and many other gases and services to most industries (steel and oil refining, chemistry and glass, electronics and paper, metallurgy and food-processing, healthcare and aerospace). Our innovative solutions improve our customers’ industrial performance, while helping to protect the environment.

All-Tech Consulting Group specializes in Residential and Commercial Property Inspections, Heritage Home Wood Structural Surveying and Project Management for Buildings. With the recent introduction of the LEED for Homes Program, we are concentrating on LEED homes and buildings. Cam Allen authors the "Green Tech" column in the Kingston Whig Standard. With 4 additional specialists in the group we are able to do HVAC, Electrical and Roof Inspections along with Civil Engineering.

We have been in business since 1998 in the Kingston, Frontenac & Lanark County region offering a full range of building consulting services.

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.

Founded in 2007, Axio Power aims to accelerate the adoption of utility scale solar in North America and will develop, build, own, and operate a fleet of solar assets in North America. Axio Power has a strong track record in both solar and wind development, dating back to 2001 and developed over 7 MW of solar PV for onsite customers in the US, including federal, state, and corporate organizations. In Ontario, Canada, Axio Power was awarded nine 10 MW contracts under the Ontario Power Authority’s (OPA) Feed in Tariff (FiT) program, and is currently developing those. This represents over $400 million in development in Ontario. Five more projects, for 50 MW is “awaiting ECT”, or the OPA’s “Economic connection Test”.

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.

Blue Wilderness Management Group Inc. provides tools and services to educate and excite those that work in the building industry encouraging sustainable design.We offer services such as sustainable building materials, education, municipal sustainable planning, green building consulting, conference speaking and independent LEED® project facilitation.

Our past work includes first nations economic development, ecolodge development, park policy and ecotourism strategic planning.

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.

The Building Construction Intern Program was introduced in 1990 as pilot "Focus" program recognized by the Minister of Education as a meaningful alternative classroom for senior secondary school students to learn and to earn credits toward graduation while building a home or significant projects. Harvest House will be the 70th house built by BCIP students in cooperation with The Kingston Home Builders Association representing over $14 million dollars in total sales. To date all charitable donations back to the community from the program exceed one hundred and fifty thousand dollars. The program has won provincial and national awards and continues to be highly successful. Many students who spend a semester in BCIP pursue careers in building trades and related fields such as architecture and engineering.

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.

The Cataraqui Cemetery was one of the first "Garden" cemeteries in North America and was incorporated by an Act of the British Parliament in 1850. It's continuing mission is to provide burial services for the community in a beautiful setting, to protect and preserve our heritage, and to protect and preserve a 95 acre green space for the enjoyment of citizens of greater Kingston.

To this end, the Cemetery is in the process of becoming a National Historic Site reflecting its unique role in historical and environmental preservation for 160 years. The Cemetery serves the wider Kingston community.

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.

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.

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 & Electrical 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 Alternative Energy is located in Kingston and specializes in making renewable energy solutions easy. We specialize in Solar Power, Solar Hot Water, Solar Heat and Wind Energy for residential, commercial, farm, and other clients such as cottages without power. Also, we offer complimentary items such as propane appliances, tankless hot water heaters, composting toilets and garden composters, which balance well with our renewable energy systems. We provide a complete service including consultation, system design, installation, as well as on-going client service

Eco Alternative Energy offers complete GRID-TIE systems that qualify for microFIT and FIT Programs with the OPA & hydro for roof-top, pole mount and ground mount for businesses, homes and cottages. OFF-GRID systems are also available.

Eco Alternative Energy is up to date with other government incentives and can assist with submitting applications.

Eco Alternative Energy in Sharbot Lake is a local business. We provide technical support and excellent service. We offer free consultations and site visits and have 5 years experience in the solar industry and many referrals. We are a Licensed Electrical Contractor with the ESA and fully insured.

For new and growing enterprises in Eastern Ontario, the Eastern Lake Ontario Regional Innovation Network (ELORIN) provides business assistance through training, networking events, and connection with the right financial and informational resources to reduce business risk and help accelerate growth.

ELORIN is the regional service delivery agent for the Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation. We provide provincial linkages into specialized sector specific resources with the goal of assisting small to medium sized enterprises.

Enfinity is one of the world’s leading photovoltaic (PV) solar energy development companies.

As a project specialist, Enfinity is a leader in the implementation of solar and wind energy power plants and is in the process of developing, building and financing solar PV projects with a total capacity of more than 145 megawatts and is planning to initiate several gigawatts through 2010.

From its office in Ottawa, Ontario, the core business model of Enfinity Canada is to develop, fund, install and maintain rooftop and land solar energy solutions that produce steady, predictable power resulting in stable, secure investments.

The company’s Commercial and Industrial Rooftop Lease Program, made feasible by the Ontario Feed-In-Tariff Program, was launched in January 2010 and provides Ontario building owners with a new avenue for guaranteed supplementary revenue while transforming vacant rooftop space into an important green asset.

The Fifth Town Artisan Cheese Company mandate is to produce hand made cheeses using traditional aging technique and fresh, whole goat and sheep milk sourced from local farms. The facility has been designed to meet or exceed Gold level LEED certification and features include geo-thermal and solar energy sources, eco-friendly waste water and whey management, and the use of recycled materials for construction.

Four-One Electric Ltd., established in 1966, stands for excellence in electrical contracting and is committed to quality installations, code adherence, customer service and safety.

We provide a comprehensive service offering of design, installation, maintenance and service for all electrical systems.

We are dedicated to being on the cutting edge in the products and skills of our trade.

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!

New toll free number 877-686-5686. We have formed an exclusive partnership with NextEnergy Inc. This partnership was created to guarantee our valued customers the best quality of equipment combined with our team of certified geothermal installers and designers. These installers and designers have gone through extensive training to become authorized geothermal specialists. In doing so, we feel that our team at Geo Dynamics NextEnergy can put our full attention on "Geothermal", "Going Green" and "Saving" our valued customers money.

We have conducted business with other geothermal suppliers in the past and have found NextEnergy's equipment, warranties, customer service and support the best in the industry.

Gerretsen Properties has been providing accommodations in Kingston, Ontario, since 1996 in both student and permanent-resident settings. Our mission is to provide quality accommodations while living up to our socio-economic responsibilities. In doing this, we find it essential to build a healthy and productive tenant-landlord relationship. This fosters an open line of communication with our renters which ensures us the ability to continue providing top-notch renting services and allows our tenants to rent hassle-free accommodations.

Recently, in an attempt to live up to our environmental responsibilities, Gerretsen Properties has begun installing roof-top solar panels. For more information, please visit us online at www.gerretsenproperties.com.

Global Point Energy is a Canadian company specializing in the manufacturing, design, and installation of high quality, reliable and cost effective solar hot water systems for commercial and industrial markets.

GPE has completed many commercial installations including resorts, car washes and apartment buildings. So far all of our installations have surpassed our expectations for performance and we have established an excellent reputation in our field.

GPE makes it easy.

GPE provides turnkey solutions that encompass sales, consulting, engineering, government grants, installation and service. GPE has become a leader by designing and engineering a rugged Canadian product that meets the needs for high performance levels in industrial and commercial environments

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 also sell and install solar hot water systems.

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.

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.

jNetrix Systems creates innovative, highly scalable SIP-based telecommunications applications for service providers and enterprises, as well as custom service extensions that can significantly improve the functionality and lifecycle of legacy telecom and Web services.

We provide services in the following areas:

-Customization of VoIP telecommunications applications

-Custom development using the sipdev.org framework

-Web Application development (J2EE, JSP, FLEX)

-Web Services development (FLEX, SOAP, Axis2)

-Project management and Educational Services for VoIP Development

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.

The Kingston Sustainability Centre (KSC) is a youth led, community centric gathering place and resource where Kingstonians can teach and learn about opportunities and actions that support the vision to become Canada’s most sustainable city. Private sector sponsors, community organizations, local educational institutions, specific projects and the general public can deliver their sustainability messages and solutions in one of the many display areas.

The KSC will be open 40 hours a week for the public to come learn. There is a Community Classroom available, including evenings and weekends, for anyone in the community to use to execute education sessions that deliver their sustainability message and the related plans and actions.

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.

Located just west of Kingston, Lennox and Addington County is a community that has the natural and economic infrastructures necessary to support sustainable growth. Our County consists of the Town of Greater Napanee, Addington Highlands Township, Loyalist Township and Stone Mills Township.

Lennox & Addington Economic Development is dedicated to serving the needs of business. That includes providing essential information, introductions, and contacts for existing and potential business investors. Our goal is to foster an environment suitable for the growth of new and existing businesses.

Whether you’re the boss of one or a thousand and one, Lennox & Addington is a premier place to work and do business. Lennox and Addington – a place to grow.

The Living Energy Lab is a student-run design team that explores innovative ways of conserving energy in the home and then tests them to provide accurate, quantifiable data, which is used to educate both students and the community.

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.

Natural Capital Resources Inc. helps organizations make the transformation to the green economy. In the spaces where energy, environment and economy intersect, we explore opportunities, assess ideas and options, build partnerships, and provide project management support for implementation. Dedicated to lasting relationships, we are start-to-finish collaborative partners and then some!

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 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) that sells Natural Organic fertilizers and amendments throughout Ontario, we also provide consultations to new and existing companies who wish to provide Natural Organic Lawn Care. For the new decade we are expanding our horizons into Living Walls and Green Roofs. Our new facility in Gananoque will also be used as a demonstration site for our products/practices, storage and packaging of our Organic products and hopefully a Solar power site.

Ontario content compliant racking. Mechanically attached flush mounts, ballasted elevated roof mounts, ground and pole mounts, wall and awning mounts.

NCP Solar is a division of NCP Carbide Precision Machining established 1995. This Kingston Ontario based company is a designer, developer and manufacturer of engineered solar panel mounting systems, for P/V and SDHW. We also supply P/V panels and inverters to installers.

We are not limited to solar racking and continue to do 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.

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.

OntarioPVPower sells, installs, services, manages and consults on photo voltaic (PV) solar systems. We specialize in OPA microFIT sized projects, helping homeowners, businesses, farmers, property owners, church groups, custom home builders and developers with all aspects of their solar project from planning consultations, OPA registration, Offer for Contract application, system financing, installation, training and operation.

OntarioPVPower (OPVP) also offers PV maintenance services, warranty service, system installation, removal and relocation. We do not sell or install what everyone else is getting, just because they are. Our systems are carefully chosen to provide the owner with the best solar harvest, the longest, safest and trouble free installation while offering a competitive price that makes owning a system affordable.

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.

Premier Solar Inc. is Canada's largest network of solar dealers and installers. If you want to add solar power to your home, Premier Solar makes it easy! We look after our customers from concept to completion and provide a full range of services that you will need for a successful installation and MicroFIT participation.

At Premier, solar means: exemplary customer service, qualified installers, industry leading warranties, systematic maintenance, comprehensive insurance protection, premium brand name products, and properly designed systems to provide long-term, reliable performance for you.

If these items are important to you, call us at 1-877-255-9580, Ext #511.

"We do solar right!"

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.

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.

The mission of the Queen's Institute for Energy and Environmental Policy is to generate pragmatic advice on energy and environmental policy that is relevant to the public and to governments at all levels.

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.

Reduce The Juice Kingston is a youth led environmental initiative. The mission is to empower Kingston’s youth to be the agents of social change for the environment, in their schools and the Kingston community, to support the vision to become Canada’s Most Sustainable City. Projects are developed using a collaborative approach that includes all school levels, local businesses, government and community organizations.

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.

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.

Energy House is a matched pair of buildings that are an integral part of the Energy Systems Engineering Technician Technologist Program at St. Lawrence College in Kingston, Ontario, as well as being a public and local school board education centre for Alternative and Renewable Energy technologies. It is a facility that makes Alternative and Renewable Energy commercial technologies and demonstration concepts accessible to everyone in the Kingston area -- particularly students. Energy House focuses on commercialized alternative and renewable energy products that individuals can use today in their homes and in their work such as solar air and water heating, heat pumps, photovoltaic systems, and energy efficiency in construction and in appliance usage.

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 products such as EOS solar pre-heat vacuum tubes and Geo-thermal heating systems.

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.

Third generation family owned electrical contracting firm serving the Belleville to Cornwall corridor of Eastern ON.

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.

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.

The Worm Factory is a Solutions Provider for Organic Waste Material. Using simple effective systems with the assistance of eisenia foetida, red wiggler worms, Gerrie, fondly known as The Worm Lady encourages people to recycle all garbage. Presentations and workshops are enjoyed in offices, institutions and homes. Worms will convert this unpopular matter into dark rich soil called castings which horticulturists refer to as black gold. The cast is pH balanced, loaded with minerals and is the finest soil known. Also operating from the 8,000 sq.ft. greenhouse on Foley Mountain with The Worm Factory is Gerrie’s Glorious Greens offering seasonal fresh local food raised naturally and sustainably in clean air, clear untreated water and the soil produced by the worms. You are invited to visit Westport and Foley Mountain to come and tour The Worm Factory. Be sure to bring the whole family.

Abdulrahim Kalendar is a PhD candidate in a mechanical engineering at Queen's University. I worked as a teacher in the mechanical power and refrigeration department in Kuwait Technological Studies from fall 2002 to 2006. I received my bachelor degree in mechanical engineering from Kuwait University and my master degree in mechanical engineering of science from the University of Colorado in the United States. I am looking for motivated and intelligent collaborators to increase my experience in renewable energy and energy conservation.

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, Alan 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.

Amy earned a B.A. in Economics from Queen's University in 1984. She worked as site superintendent for five years for a Kingston home builder. Amy then acquired her Masters in Urban Planning from Queen's in 1993 and subsequently worked for the Ontario Public Service. She was previously the Executive Director of the Kingston Construction Association. Amy's areas of interest are concentrated in bioenergy, solar and wind energy.

Andy Mills has been the Outreach and Event Coordinator at SWITCH.

Anton Driesse is a Professional Engineer, licensed in the province of Ontario. He is presently engaged in research on modeling, simulation and design of Photovoltaic (PV) power systems, and acts as a consultant to PV industry. He has been involved with solar energy projects in the research, education, industry and NGO sectors since 1999. Prior to this Anton worked in Information Technology for 7 years.

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; was appointed in 2004 to the Kingston Environmental Advisory Forum (KEAF) and is the current Co-Chair and also serves on the Board of Friends of the Salmon River.

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

Berkan is in his final year at Queen’s University studying mechanical engineering (materials option). He plans on furthering his studies next year by applying for a Masters degree in the area of photovoltaics. His short-term goal is to act as a liaison between Queen’s and the SWITCH community. Please contact Berkan if you are interested in collaborating with Queen’s students regarding renewable energy issues or consider arranging seminars. Berkan is also a student member of ISES.

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.

Catherine Humphreys is the Administrative Assistant for SWITCH

Cathy Campanaro is a licensed Mortgage Agent with Dominion Lending Centres Alliance. Cathy has a keen interest in green initiatives involving solar and wind energy in the Kingston area due to her science background, more specifically, environmental chemistry. As a mortgage professional, she is familiar with a vast array of available mortgage products, including using the equity in the home to purchase and install solar panels. The power generated and sold back to the OPA may be sufficient, in some cases, to generate revenue long after the initial costs are paid off.

She works in the best interests of the client to ensure they receive the best mortgage product suited to their needs. Her business is built on a firm foundation of exceptional customer service. Cathy spent eighteen years as a specialist in Technical Service and Compliance in the pharmaceutical industry, she understands the importance of accurate and timely customer support.

Hello! I'm Chris Morris, a real estate sales representative with RealtySource.

I was born and raised in Kingston, growing up mostly in the Strathcona Park/Hillendale area and now living in Reddendale with my wife Trisha, step-daughter Alexa, and daughter Julia.

I have extensive experience with single-family homes and condominiums (both new and existing), first-time home buyers, income properties, mobile homes, and rural residential. I am also very knowledgable in commercial sales and leases, vacant land, and properties incorporating renewable energy or other "green" features (solar, wind, geothermal, etc.)

I bring a unique combination of energy, patience, passion, and creativity to everything I do. Whether buying or selling, put these talents to work for you! Contact me today.

Christine is a 4th year engineering student of Queen's University, in the electrical option of Engineering Physics. She is interested in engineering design to improve energy efficiency, and enjoys many outdoor pursuits.

I am about to complete my second year of the Energy Systems Engineering Technician program at St. Lawrence College. I hope to remain in the surrounding area and find a job in the field of photovoltaics.

David earned a degree in mechanical engineering from the Royal Military College (RMC) in 1999. He then served five years in the Canadian Forces as an officer, holding numerous managerial positions. In 2004, he entered graduate school to study environmental engineering. His interests are industrial ecology, life cycle analysis, climate change mitigation, bioenergy, and reduction of the environmental impacts of materials and processes. He expects to complete his Ph.D. in November 2009, after which he hopes to contribute to environmental sustainability issues through R&D and consulting.

I am graduating from Queen's with a degree in Chemical Engineering - Environmental Option. I will be starting a Masters program in September at Queen's studying photovoltaics in the Mechanical Engineering department.

Dean of Applied Science, St. Lawrence College

President and Chairperson of the Board, SWITCH

Councillor for the City of Kingston with solar rooftop and off-grid house construction project in progress.

Ed Lowans is a consultant who has led teams on precedent-setting projects for over 35 years, advancing the art and science of sustainable planning, design and materials. Working with leading edge architects and engineers he has consulted on over 1000 projects internationally including many LEED projects. He is an author, expert witness, adjunct professor of sustainable design and a frequent speaker.

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.

I was born in Ecuador, and I came to Canada in 1999. I received a Diploma in Industrial Mechanics in 1984 and a Degree in Marine Engineering in 1988. I am Licensed as a Gas and Oil Technician (2009). At present, I am taking the Renewable Energy & Conservation online certificate program from Vermilion, Alberta. From 1988 to 2008, I worked as a Maintenance Mechanic/Marine Engineer. My immediate goal is to work in a position where I could practice any or all of my skills and apply my learning experience.

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.

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.

Hugh has completed the technician requirements of the energy systems program at St. Lawrence College which focuses on energy efficiency and sustainable energy systems. He is currently working towards his technologist diploma in the same program.

I am an electrical engineer who is currently completing a Masters in Urban Planning at Queen's University. I am interested in small-scale community and household energy projects and how these projects can increase a community's sustainability and resiliency.

Ivana is a Graduate Environmental Studies student at Queen's University working under the guidance of Dr. Joshua Pearce. She is involved in many initiatives at Queen's such as: The Applied Sustainability Research Group, Trash to Art collaborative as well as the Help Make Queen's Solar Powered.

She is also the SGPS (Society of Graduate and Professional Students) Sustainability Coordinator and has a seat on the Queen's University Sustainability Advisory Committee.

Jan de Bakker is a PhD candidate in mining engineering at Queen's University, specializing in extractive metallurgy. His research focusses on carbon dioxide sequestration and its synergies in nickel processing. In addition to his research, he has taught thermodynamics in the energy technology program at St. Lawrence College. Before coming to Queen's, Jan took an MS in environmental engineering at Columbia University in New York City.

Going into 4th year mechanical engineering at Queen's University and have started my own solar panel installation business.

Jennifer Roche works on a freelance basis in editorial consulting and copy editing with an interest in green living and the green economy. She is also interested in helping to build a network of translators in the Kingston area and would like to hear about any translation projects being planned or currently underway.

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.

Professor Pearce received his Ph.D. from the Pennsylvania State University where he worked on developing low cost solar photovoltaic technology. He is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering at Queen's University. His research focuses on photovoltaic materials and solar cell device physics. He is also actively involved in projects involving applied sustainability, green engineering, and sustainable development. He routinely consults for industry on solar energy issues and is always looking for motiviated and intelligent collaborators to push the frontiers of renewable energy engineering.

Kadra was exposed to SWITCH via her research and consulting work in the Queen's Applied Sustainability Group headed by Dr. Pearce. Her latest works entail combining engineering and economics in renewable energy technologies (RETs) assessment, manufacturing and market stimulation. Her interest in RETs and applied sustainability began as a high school student and has grown into a passion that has moulded her education, experiences and projects at Queen's University in Mechanical and Materials Engineering and Economics. She is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in manufacturing strategy to improve manufacturing towards creating greener goods. Kadra is interested in a career in energy / energy efficiency consulting and policy. She is currently available for small consulting jobs and advice. Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/kadrabranker

Licensed refrigeration mechanic, G2 gas fitter. Currently at St. Lawrence College, starting Energy System Course in fall of 2010.

Kenneth Mak is enrolled in his third year of Civil Engineering at Queen's University. As an alumnus of the Queen's University Solar Vehicle Team, he has been an advocate of renewable energy in the community. His growing interest in renewable energy and sustainable development has led him to many house design competitions, such as PREFAB 20*20 with a focus on prefabricated modern green designs. He is now working towards developing a more natural view on design with Living Cities Company.

My interest in renewable energy started with my career as an electrical engineering student at Queen's University. I joined the Queen's University Solar Vehicle Team and designed and built the electrical systems for the team's eleventh car as the electrical manager for two years. During this time, I had the opportunity to race the car in both the World Solar Challenge and the North American Solar Challenge. Since then, I have been part of the inception of the Queen's Solar Design Team, an initiative to design and build a net-zero energy home for competition in the Solar Decathlon. I am a member of the IEEE and after graduation, I intend to further my career in renewable energy.

Lesley is passionate about environmental conservation and other ecological issues. She currently works as a consultant performing land classification with Prince Edward Stewardship Council. She is actively involved with the Kingston Field Naturalists, Community Living Kingston and now with SWITCH. She a graduate of Biological Sciences at the University of Guelph and of Ecosystem Management Technology at Sir Sandford Fleming College.

Mark is entering his fourth year of studies at Queen's University in a Subject of Specialization in Earth System and Environmental Science. While studying at Queen's, Mark has been involved in establishing a sustainability office on campus and created a green-roof advocacy group. Recently, with two fellow students, Mark helped launch the Living Cities Company, a partnership dedicated to providing environmental products for urban living 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.

Student Director, SWITCH

Coming from a scientific background, Michael is currently completing his energy systems engineering diploma and looking forward to a long career implementing renewable energy technologies.

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. Recently, he 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 actually seeking to apply his knowledge and experience to the renewable energy sector in Kingston.

Ralph Wirsig: Mechanical engineer and rental property owner.

Ralph is a retiree from DuPont where most of his career was in product, process and hardware development involving carpet, panty hose, airbag and industrial yarns and food packaging utilizing milk bag type packing technology.

He is a member and has been a long time board member of the Kingston Rental Properties Owners Association and presently is a board member of the Buck Lake Association.

Reed graduated from Queen's University in 2002 with a degree in Electrical Engineering and has a demonstrated background in software integration and project management. He is an accomplished software analyst with 7 years experience developing a track record as a hard working team member with excellent communication skills and a professional attitude. Reed is interested in the development of the "Smart Grid" from the initial installation of the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) to the countless new applications needed to improve the generation, distribution, consumption, and monitoring of the Grid once this layer of networking and communication infrastructure is in place. Reed is currently working as a Programmer/Analyst at Kingston General Hospital and is hoping to collaborate with others in the Kingston Area on projects related to "Smart Grid" technology.

Rita worked with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs for 17 years. Her work focused on economic development in rural communities. She is excited by the business opportunities that renewable energy can generate for rural Ontario. Rita recently joined the Eastern Ontario Development Fund as a senior program advisor.

Rob Andrews is a first year M.Sc student in the Applied Sustainability group at Queen's University. He received a B. SC. in Mechanical Engineering with first class honours from the same institution. His research focus is on Photovoltaic system design and environmentally responsible manufacturing. Previously, Rob has worked on projects related to waste remediation in the high arctic, designing, developing, and operating a turbomachinery-based combustor to reduce the environmental impact of combustible wastes in remote arctic locations.

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.

Steve Tripp is a 3rd year Energy Systems and Engineering Technology student at St. Lawrence college who is involved in a number of community projects both on and off campus. In May Steve installed a 10kW system on his house.

Ted is the Executive Director of SWITCH

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.