About this Event
Join Toronto Hydro for Solar Connect Workshop, a networking and educational opportunity bringing together business customers interested in solar PV and members of our Cleantech Services Network’s solar installer community.
Discover how solar can support your business while learning more about available incentives, the connection process and Toronto Hydro’s new Solar Estimator.
As an attendee, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Learn the fundamentals of commercial solar PV and better understand the installation and connection process
- Explore how Toronto Hydro’s new Solar Estimator can support and inform your solar PV journey
- Learn about available incentives, energy savings opportunities and Toronto Hydro support services
- Connect directly with commercial solar installers through networking and interactive roundtable discussions
- Ask questions and gain practical insights from industry experts and peers
We hope you can join us for this exciting and informative event. Breakfast and refreshments will be provided.
Agenda
🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:15 AM
Registration & Breakfast
Info: Breakfast and refreshments to be provided.
🕑: 09:15 AM - 09:30 AM
Opening Remarks & Land Acknowledgement
Host: Michael Pathak, Climate Action
Info: Welcome from Toronto Hydro including a land acknowledgement, event overview, and opening remarks on the growing role of commercial solar PV in supporting Toronto’s clean energy future.
🕑: 09:30 AM - 09:45 AM
SolarTO Map Overview
Host: The City of Toronto
Info: An overview of the City of Toronto's SolarTO Map and overall solar potential.
🕑: 09:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Introducing the Solar Estimator
Host: Michael Pathak, Climate Action
Info: Explore Toronto Hydro’s new Solar Estimator and learn whether your building is a strong fit for solar PV based on current energy consumption.
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Understanding the Connection Process: PCIR & CIA
Host: DER
Info: Toronto Hydro’s DER team will break down recently published Preliminary Consultation Information Request (PCIR) for Distributed Energy Resource (DER) Connections and Connection Impact Assessment (CIA) applications and outline key considerations in the solar connection process.
🕑: 10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Save on Energy Solar Incentives
Host: Matthew Berta, Climate Action
Info: Learn about available Save on Energy incentives that can support commercial solar projects and improve project economics.
🕑: 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Investment Tax Credit
Host: Sergio Colantonio, KPMG
Info: Learn about the Investment Tax Credit and how it relates to solar projects.
🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:50 AM
Roundtable Networking with Solar Installers
Info: Participate in three 20-minute speed networking sessions with solar installers to ask questions about commercial solar PV projects, installation considerations and next steps. Toronto Hydro’s Climate Action team will also be available to help attendees set up Save on Energy accounts and discuss available incentives.
🕑: 11:50 AM - 12:00 PM
Closing Remarks
Host: Michael Pathak, Climate Action
Info: Key takeaways, resources and next steps for organizations exploring solar PV opportunities.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Courtyard by Marriott Toronto Downtown, 475 Yonge Street, Toronto, Canada
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