Renewable Energy Deployment Initiative (REDI) Visit the REDI website to find out about the Government of Canada’s initiative to reverse climate change. The REDI program which came into effect on April 1, 1998 was scheduled to run for nine years and spend $51 million. These funds are designed to stimulate the demand for renewable energy systems for water heating, space heating and industrial process heating. For more information, check out the REDI program link.

Canadian Solar Industries Association (CanSIA) A visit to the Canadian Solar Industries Association is worthwhile. At this site you will find links to many solar industry companies and members of the general public interested in this industry and technology. CanSIA’s mandate is to support, promote and advance all forms of solar energy for the benefit of Canadians and the environment

Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) In the Canadian Wind Energy Association website you will find a list of firms, organizations and individuals who are active in the wind energy industry. CanWEA supports the development of wind energy and has a goal to help Canada attain 10,000 MW of wind energy (or 5% of Canada’s electricity supply) by 2010 through encouraging investment.

Clean Energy Portal In the Clean Energy Portal you will find a repository of information related to Canadian climate change mitigation expertise. The portal lists companies involved in clean energy, financing opportunities and it hosts a library of relevant clean energy industry documents.

Energy Management Services Directory Inside the Energy Management Services Directory you will find a searchable list of consultants, engineers and other professionals that offer products and services that can help organizations manage and measure their energy use. Natural Resources Canada's Office of Energy Efficiency hosts this site.

RETScreen International By visiting the RETScreen International Clean Energy Decision Support Centre you will find free tools to conduct business analysis of various renewable energy projects. The tools take into account various government funding programs, tax rates and incentives and the time value of money.

Virtual Trade Commissioner If you are interested in international trade, stop by the Trade Commissioner Service website. But do your research first. This useful site helps both small and large companies that have researched and selected their target markets. You don’t have to be an experienced global company; you just have to demonstrate a clear plan and commitment to succeed in the global marketplace.