An Infinite Source of Clean Power

 

The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) is a non-profit trade association that promotes the appropriate development and application of all aspects of wind energy in Canada, including the creation of a suitable policy environment. Established in 1984, CanWEA represents the wind energy community — organizations and individuals who are directly involved in the development and application of wind energy technology, products and services. Our members are Canada’s wind energy leaders. They are wind energy owners, operators, manufacturers, project developers, consultants, and service providers, and other organizations and individuals interested in supporting Canada’s wind energy industry.

Across Canada, electricity generated from wind is already powering over 562,000 homes – cleanly, reliably and efficiently. But even with Canada’s unparalleled wind resources, there are still ample opportunities to do more. CanWEA’s policy development and advocacy work is driven by a desire to maximize the economic, industrial and environmental benefits of wind energy in Canada.

The benefits of clean, natural, fuel-free energy may not sound like a hard sell, but winning the favour of Canadians still requires ongoing commitment. To ensure acceptance and understanding of wind energy, CanWEA’s communications and marketing efforts are geared towards promotion, education and community building. Be it in climate change, sustainability or energy pricing, wind power makes a difference – a difference the public needs to know about.

CanWEA’s goal is to achieve 12,000 MW of installed wind energy capacity in Canada by 2016.