On March 31, 2026, at Rundle United Church, we weren’t celebrating the completion of a solar installation - we were celebrating something just as important: the funding that will make it possible.

What began in 2020 as a hopeful idea among climate-conscious residents of the Bow Valley has grown into one of Alberta’s most inspiring examples of grassroots climate action.

Solar Alberta's 2024 Solar Series included a dedicated session on how to actually invest in community solar, walking through what it takes to become an investor in a project like one of BVGEC's, from initial share purchase through to what a return actually looks like over time.

At Bow Valley Green Energy Cooperative (BVGEC), we’re proud to have been featured in a major research initiative led by the Alberta Centre for Sustainable Rural Communities (ACSRC) at the University of Alberta.

Bow Valley Green Energy Cooperative was privileged to receive the award in the Energy category at the 2023 Emerald Awards last night at the Citadel Theatre in Edmonton! 

The Bow Valley Renewable Energy Cooperative was incorporated in May 2020 and in just over a year had signed their first power purchase agreement and installed their first solar system.

To mark Tu b’Shevat, close to 85 people sat down to a kosher vegan Shabbat dinner at Vancouver’s Schara Tzedeck synagogue on Friday, Feb. 3. The chef brought the mushrooms, the potatoes and the fruit from local sources. As for the plates, they were reusable, not disposable.

As a grassroots, socially responsible organization, Bow Valley Green Energy Cooperative (BVGEC) facilitates community-owned renewable energy generation projects. The team is community-led and volunteer driven.

BVGEC featured in Episode 3 of Cooperative Conversations. Jodi Conuel is a founding board member of the Bow Valley Green Energy Co-op and shares her insights into the journey BVGEC has taken so far and where we are headed.

The Bow Valley Green Energy Cooperative (BVGEC) is delighted to announce its new partnership with the Calgary Climate Hub. This partnership marks a significant step forward in promoting community-driven renewable energy initiatives across Alberta.