Bringing Together Canada’s Community Energy Movement
October 8–9, 2026
Concordia University, Montréal, QC (Hybrid: In-person & Online)
The CECC Annual Community Energy Forum 2026 is a national gathering that brings together Canada’s community energy movement to exchange ideas, build partnerships, and advance community-owned energy systems across the country.
Hosted in 2026 at Concordia University in Montréal, this bilingual forum focuses on strengthening the community energy sector, sharing practical knowledge, and exploring strategies to scale renewable energy co-operatives as key partners in Canada’s energy transition.
This is more than a conference – it is a collaborative space for practitioners, policymakers, researchers, Indigenous leaders, municipal actors, and social economy organizations working to accelerate community-led energy transitions across Canada.
2026 Community Energy Forum
Through workshops, panel discussions, and collaborative sessions, participants will explore:
- Financing models and investment pathways for community energy
- Governance and ownership strategies for renewable energy co-operatives
- Policy opportunities to enable sector growth and scaling
- Reconciliation in action through Indigenous-led energy initiatives
- Practical pathways for developing new renewable energy co-operatives in Quebec and across Canada
What to Expect
- Keynote presentation (open to a broader audience beyond forum workshop attendees) – details to be announced soon
- Networking opportunities with policymakers, researchers, co-operative leaders, and community energy practitioners from across Canada and beyond
- Five thematic workshops focused on scaling community energy co-operatives in Canada, addressing sector growth, financing, governance, and impact, including:
- A Roadmap to Resilience for Community Energy in Canada
Presentation of findings from the NRCan Roadmap to Resilience project, and its applied research outputs, with a focus on next steps for strengthening the sector - Bilingual workshop on forming renewable energy co-operatives in Quebec / Comment mettre sur pied une communauté d’énergie au Québec en 2026?
Practical guidance on establishing renewable energy co-operatives in Quebec, including regulatory and community considerations. - Financing and Owning the Energy Transition
Examining investment models, ownership structures, and financial tools that enable sustainable growth in the sector. - Reconciliation in Action Through Community Energy in Canada
Highlighting Indigenous-led energy initiatives and pathways for equitable and culturally grounded energy development. - Scaling Community Energy Co-operatives as a Major Energy Transition Partner
Exploring how community energy co-operatives can strengthen both local resilience and Canada’s broader energy transition.
Sponsor Opportunities Available
We welcome engagement from:
- Municipal and regional governments
- Energy and climate research organizations
- Financial and cooperative banking institutions
- Policy and innovation institutions
Sponsorship provides visibility and engagement with a national network of community energy leaders and practitioners.
Benefits include:
- Recognition across event communications and materials
- Visibility during plenary and workshop sessions
- Engagement opportunities with participants and speakers
- Inclusion in post-event reporting
Sponsorship inquiries: info@cecooperative.ca
CECC Annual General Meeting (AGM)
The Community Energy Co-operative Canada (CECC) 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) will also be hosted as part of this year’s Forum.
The AGM is an opportunity for members to come together to review the past year, provide input, and help shape the organization’s future direction. Members will receive updates on CECC’s activities and impact, review financial statements, and participate in key governance decisions, including board elections and strategic priorities.
If you are interested in supporting and shaping this work, we invite you to become a CECC member and take part in both the Forum and AGM.
AGM Details
October 7, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Concordia University, Montréal, QC (Hybrid: In-person & Online)
CECC Members attending the Forum in person are warmly invited to participate in the AGM on-site.
2026 Forum Registration: Opening Soon
Bringing Together Canada’s Community Energy Movement
This event is funded in part by the Government of Canada’s Low Carbon Economy Fund Implementation Readiness stream
Ce projet est financé en partie par le volet Préparation à la mise en œuvre du Fonds pour une économie à faibles émissions de carbone du gouvernement du Canada.
