October 8–9, 2026
Concordia University, Montréal, Québec | Hybrid Event | In-Person & Online
Registration Is Now Open!
Join community energy leaders, co-operatives, Indigenous organizations, governments, researchers, utilities, investors, and practitioners from across Canada for two days of learning, collaboration, and action.
Whether you’re developing your first community energy project or helping shape Canada’s energy future, the CECC Annual Community Energy Forum offers practical knowledge, meaningful connections, and opportunities to collaborate with leaders from across the country.
Register today to secure your place.
Bringing Together Canada’s Community Energy Movement
Hosted by Community Energy Cooperative Canada (CECC), the Annual Community Energy Forum is Canada’s national gathering dedicated to advancing community-owned renewable energy. This bilingual forum showcases innovative projects, emerging policy, financing solutions, governance models, and practical tools that help communities build and own renewable energy projects. Over two days, participants will exchange ideas, develop partnerships, and explore how community energy can become a cornerstone of Canada’s energy transition.
You’ll connect with:
- Renewable energy co-operatives
- Indigenous community leaders
- Municipal governments
- Researchers and academic institutions
- Policymakers
- Utilities and industry partners
- Financial institutions
- Social economy organizations
- Community energy practitioners
What To Expect
Participants will explore:
- Innovative financing and investment models
- Renewable energy co-operative governance
- National and provincial policy developments
- Indigenous-led community energy initiatives
- Community ownership models
- Practical pathways to developing new energy co-operatives
- Networking opportunities with leaders from across Canada and internationally
Opening Keynote Speaker
Dr. Jordi Pascual
Physicist, PhD, Engineering
Energy Communities and Cooperatives in Catalonia and Europe
Dr. Jordi Pascual will share international lessons from the rapid growth of energy communities across Catalonia and Europe, highlighting successful ownership models, enabling policy frameworks, and practical approaches that can help accelerate community energy development in Canada.
Biography coming soon.
Prominent Keynote Speaker
To be announced
Stay tuned as we confirm our prominent keynote speaker – highlight of the evening networking reception
Workshop Program
Additional speakers and session details will be announced throughout the summer and early fall.
A Roadmap to Resilience for Community Energy in Canada
Presentation of findings from CECC’s national Roadmap to Resilience project and applied research exploring how Canada can strengthen and scale its community energy sector.
Featured speakers: Coming soon
Building Renewable Energy Cooperatives in Québec | Comment mettre sur pied une communauté d’énergie au Québec en 2026
A bilingual workshop exploring practical steps, policy considerations, and community approaches for establishing renewable energy co-operatives in Québec.
Featured speakers: Coming soon
Financing and Owning the Energy Transition
Explore investment models, ownership structures, financing tools, and partnership approaches that support successful community-owned renewable energy projects.
Featured speakers: Coming soon
~ Reconciliation in Action Through Community Energy ~ TBD
Learn from Indigenous leaders and practitioners about community-led renewable energy initiatives, equitable partnerships, and approaches that advance reconciliation through energy development.
Featured speakers: Coming soon
Scaling Community Energy Co-operatives as a Major Energy Transition Partner
What will it take for community-owned renewable energy to become a significant contributor to Canada’s energy transition? This collaborative session explores opportunities, barriers, and next steps for sector growth.
Featured speakers: Coming soon
More session updates: Coming soon!
Thank You To Our Sponsors
The CECC Annual Community Energy Forum is made possible through the generous support of our sponsors.
Presenting Sponsor:
Funded in part by the Government of Canada’s Low Carbon Economy Fund, with special thanks to Environment and Climate Change Canada for their support.
Gold Sponsors:
This research was undertaken thanks in part to funding from the Canada First Research Excellence Fund, awarded through the Volt-Age initiative at Concordia University.
~ Additional sponsorship opportunities remain available ~
Become A Forum Sponsor
Support Canada’s growing community energy movement and demonstrate your commitment to locally owned, community-led energy solutions.
The CECC Annual Community Energy Forum offers organizations an opportunity to align with a national platform advancing renewable energy co-operatives, community resilience, and a more inclusive energy transition.
We invite interested organizations to review our 2026 Community Energy Forum Sponsorship Package to explore available partnership opportunities.
Sponsorship opportunities include:
- Recognition across Forum communications and promotional materials
- Visibility during plenary sessions, workshops, and networking activities
- Opportunities to connect with Forum participants, speakers, and sector leaders
- Inclusion in post-event communications and reporting
- Recognition as a supporter of community-owned energy solutions
For sponsorship inquiries, please contact: info@cecooperative.ca
CECC Annual General Meeting (AGM)
The Community Energy Cooperative 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 9, 2026 | 4:00 PM – 5:00 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.
Register Today
Community-owned renewable energy is growing across Canada, and this Forum is where the people driving that movement come together.
Whether you’re launching a new project, seeking partners, exploring innovative financing, or helping shape policy, you’ll leave with new ideas, practical tools, and valuable connections.
We look forward to welcoming you to Montréal this October.
Accommodation
Special discounted room rates have been secured for Forum participants at two hotels conveniently located near Concordia University.
Registered attendees are encouraged to book early, as the preferred rates are available until September 7, 2026, subject to availability.
To book your room:
Please contact the reservations team directly:
- Phone: 1-888-933-8111
- Email: reservations@sensmtlversailles.com
When booking, please mention the appropriate group code or the group name to receive the discounted rate.
| Hotel | Group Code |
|---|---|
| SENS Hotel Montréal | EFJ06S |
| Château Versailles | EFJ06B |
Group Name: CECC Annual Community Energy Forum (Open Block)
Booking deadline: Monday, September 7, 2026
Reservations may be cancelled without penalty until September 7, 2026. Cancellations made after this date will incur a 100% cancellation fee in accordance with the hotel’s booking policy.
