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There are many ways you can get involved in the QUEST Canada Network and support our mission to accelerate the adoption of efficient and integrated community-scale energy systems in Canada.
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Join the QUEST Canada Network
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the only national non-profit organization that connects multiple sectors locally, provincially and federally to accelerate Smart Energy Communities
ACCESS
workshops, events and meetings offering knowledge transfer, sharing of ideas and network building
JOIN
a network that is sharing ideas on policy, research and best practices across all sectors
ALIGN
with a recognized, respected and independent brand, trusted by our supporters and partners
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Benefits of Joining
Networking and Business Development
Relationship-building with the QUEST Canada Network through:- Invitation only meetings
- National, provincial and regional Working Groups
- National Conferences and regional events
Marketing and Brand Elevation
Get listed and showcase your brand, products and services at QUEST Canada events and on the QUEST Canada website.Influence, Advocacy and Impact
Awareness-building among decision-makers to set policy and take actions that advance Smart Energy Communities. Visit our Impact Report to see what we have achieved together so far.Projects and Advisory Services
Offerings include energy mapping workshops, community energy planning support, custom services, and resilience workshops. Learn more about our Advisory Services.Research and Tools
Projects and research that empower practitioners and decision-makers with the tools they need to accelerate Smart Energy Communities.Smart Energy Leaders’ Dialogue
Smart Energy Leaders gain access to an exclusive group of senior executives through invitation-only sessions across Canada called the Smart Energy Leaders’ Dialogue.How to Get Involved
Become a Smart Energy Leader
What is included:
- Support the only national non-government organization that connects multiple sectors locally, provincially and nationally to accelerate Smart Energy Communities
- Align with a recognized, respected, trusted and independent brand
- Be recognized as a Smart Energy Leader on the QUEST Canada website
- Participate in invitation-only Leaders’ Dialogue meetings, exclusive to senior executives and decision-makers from the Canadian energy industry, government and related sectors
- Participate in unlimited QUEST Canada Working Groups
- Access QUEST Canada’s network of 300+ municipalities and 5000+ Smart Energy Community stakeholders
- Share your Smart Energy Community stories through QUEST Canada’s communications channels, including website, social media, newsletters, blogs and articles
- Contribute to QUEST Canada projects and research initiatives, advocacy efforts and curated events
- Join a network that is sharing ideas on policy, research and best practices across all sectors on how to advance Smart Energy Communities
Interested in becoming a Smart Energy Leader?
Send an email to Tonja Leach at [email protected]
Become a Smart Energy Supporter
What is included:
- Support the only national non-government organization that connects multiple sectors locally, provincially and nationally to accelerate Smart Energy Communities
- Align with a recognized, respected, trusted and independent brand
- Be recognized as a Smart Energy Supporter on the QUEST Canada website
- Participate in unlimited QUEST Canada Working Groups, with the exception of the Leaders’ Dialogue which is exclusive to Smart Energy Leaders
- Access QUEST Canada’s network of 300+ municipalities and 5000+ Smart Energy Community stakeholders
- Share your Smart Energy Community stories through QUEST Canada communications channels, including website, social media, and newsletters
- Join a network that is sharing ideas on policy, research and best practices across all sectors on how to advance Smart Energy Communities
Interested in becoming a Smart Energy Supporter?
Select the applicable option below:
Indigenous Community
Annual fee:
$0.00
Municipality
Annual fee:
$0.00 – $5,989.00
Not-for-Profit Entity
Annual fee:
$0.00 – $5,989.00
For-Profit Entity
Annual fee:
$1,489.00 – $9,989.00
Annual fee:
Industry Association, Government Agency or Educational Institution
If you have any questions about joining the QUEST Canada Network, feel free to contact us at  [email protected]
Support QUEST Canada as a Partner
Interested in participating in QUEST Canada projects?
Send us an email at [email protected]
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Join a Working Group
QUEST Canada’s Working Groups are a meeting place for governments, utilities & energy service providers, the buildings sector, the product and professional service sector, among others to collaborate, learn from one another, evaluate how to implement on the ground solutions.
Working Groups are exclusive to QUEST Canada supporters.
Send an email to Norma Panetta at [email protected]
Low-Carbon Thermal Network Working Group
The Low-Carbon Thermal Network will enhance cooperation between QUEST Canada Supporters with an interest in low-carbon thermal energy by providing a forum for discussion and information exchange intended to help build a robust low-carbon thermal marketplace in Canada.
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Leaders Dialogue
The Smart Energy Leaders Dialogue is a forum for senior executives and decision-makers from the Canadian energy industry, government and related sectors to formulate common understanding and develop critical insight on how we use, move and produce energy in communities across Canada with a focus on the development of Smart Energy Communities.
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Distributed Energy Resources Working Group
Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) is a national working group with a regional focus on sources of energy that are connected at the community level to a distribution system. The working group has been established to engage and connect relevant industry stakeholders in discussions about how we influence positive change as our energy systems evolve.
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New Brunswick & Prince Edward Island Municipal Working Group
Launched in 2016, the NB-PEI Municipal Working Group is a resource for municipalities engaged in community energy planning, partnership-building, and smart energy projects to share their experiences, lessons learned and transfer knowledge about best practices. Participants are leaders in moving toward achieving provincial greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals and transitioning toward Smart Energy Communities.
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Ontario Community Energy and Climate (ON-CEC) Working Group
By implementing a community energy plan and using energy more efficiently, a community can keep more money in the local economy, generate opportunities for local energy projects and jobs and help manage risks from increasing energy prices and a changing climate. In Ontario, the number of communities implementing a community energy plan is growing each year.
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National Deep Retrofit Working Group
The National Deep Retrofit Working Group is made up of stakeholders interested in implementing deep retrofit strategies at the community level. The Working Group will meet five times a year. The goal is to create a community of practice for municipal staff interested in quickly and effectively implementing deep retrofits in their communities.
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Low Carbon Energy Innovation Community of Practice
The Community of Practice (CoP) provides a space for practitioners to share tips and best practices, ask questions of their colleagues, and receive peer-to-peer support on matters relating to low-carbon energy innovation. As a member of the CoP, participants will be able to learn from and share best practices with colleagues across Canada. Learn More
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