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Prosperity For BC Through Clean Energy

CTCG is a neutral, not-for-profit organization comprised of public and private sector partners who are collaborating to develop and deploy community clean energy solutions. Through partnerships with BC communities, First Nations and early- commercialization cleantech companies, CTCG is facilitating community transitions from GHG intensive diesel systems to local clean energy sources. By offering impartial guidance and expertise, CTCG is committed to improving the lives of communities and playing an important role in reshaping the face of BCs power sector.

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Clean Energy:

Pathway to Prosperity

The BC government has put in place strong policies and programs to support the development and export of local clean technologies with a clear understanding of the associated social, economic, and environmental benefits. BCs growing reputation as one of North Americas most vibrant cleantech clusters is a testament to the provinces support thus far, however continued effort will be required to secure BCs position as a global cleantech leader. The CleanTech Community Gateway (CTCG) was formed in response to the opportunities and challenges currently facing the province and its emerging cleantech sector. CTCGs objective is to promote innovative clean energy solutions that meet the unique needs of BC communities while advancing the provinces social, environmental and economic agendas. The following document outlines how CTCG is working to achieve the provinces diverse goals by enabling communities to make effective clean energy decisions.

Countries that move quickly down a clean energy pathway will be the economic powerhouses of the 21st century. Their citizens will also enjoy cleaner air, better health, greater market competitiveness, and enhanced security. Ban Ki Moon, U.N. Secretary General

Elevating BCs cleantech market. One of governments highest priorities is developing B.C.s clean and renewable energy resources, with the intent of making B.C. a leading clean energy powerhouse. - BC Green Energy Advisory Task Force Despite initial gains in the creation of a thriving domestic cleantech industry, early- stage, BC cleantech firms continue to struggle to develop demonstration projects that have been validated under real-world, commercial conditions, a vital step in technology commercialization. At the community level, local governments and First Nations requiring innovative cleantech solutions, are finding themselves ill equipped to assess and develop potentially profitable projects on their own. Many of BCs remote communities are not connected to the major energy grid and are subsequently dependent on diesel power generationan unreliable and expensive energy system that contributes to both poor air quality and climate change. For these communities, CTCG offers the technical and financial experience required to evaluate, implement and manage integrated clean energy projects. For BC cleantech firms, CTCGs aim is to develop local opportunities to validate, integrate, and market their innovative systems. To this end, B.C. communities have the opportunity to become showcases for local clean technologies and promote their export to fast-growing markets abroad.

Economic development and job creation. We need to continue to move to aggressively establish BC as a technology leader in the area of clean energy. This will create jobs in rural and urban British Columbia." - Premier Christy Clark In 2010, global clean energy investment surged to a new record of US $243 billion. BC has an abundance of natural resources and assets that strongly position it to benefit from this growing demand. KPMGs 2011 Cleantech Report Card for BC included more than 200 cleantech firms, employing 8,000 people and generating more than $2.5 billion in export- driven revenues annually. To promote the growth of this valuable sector and the BC economy, CTCG intends to work with communities to help them make beneficial decisions in their transition from outdated diesel energy systems to local clean energy sources. These community clean energy projects will create local jobs, improve energy infrastructure, add economic stimulus to direct and peripheral industries, and dramatically decrease greenhouse gas emissions. In turn, BC cleantech firms are afforded increased opportunities to showcase their systems, advancing the commercialization and marketability of their technologies. By assisting at least two communities a year, CTCG expects to facilitate in excess of $100 million worth of clean energy projects in BC over the next five years.

Fostering innovation in renewable energy. The BC Clean Energy Act mandates that the province continue to generate at least 93% of electricity from clean or renewable resources and facilitate the development of innovative clean technologies. In the competitive global cleantech marketplace, one area that BC stands to distinguish itself, is in the provision of distributed generation systems that cater to the emerging global demand for renewable energy. Renewable energy technologies are typically modular and well-suited to distributed applications, allowing for integrated systems tailored to the resources, geography and needs of end-users. Emerging markets for distributed generation exist both abroad and at home, and the provinces goal of developing affordable energy solutions is well served by investing in distributed generation technologies, as on-site energy production can mitigate transmission and distribution expenses that otherwise account for 30% of the cost of delivered 1 electricity. Rather than focusing on single technology applications, CTCGs mandate is to apply a systems-based approach to its effortshelping BC communities to develop robust, holistic solutions. The wide-scale deployment of renewable energy and distributed generation technologies in BC will diversify the provinces energy supply, contribute to improving energy security and reduce fuel risks, particularly in remote and off-grid areas.

Achieving prosperity for all BC communities. Maximizing the economic, environmental and social benefits of clean and renewable energy development for all British Columbians is a fundamental principle underlying [the BC] governments Clean Energy Strategy. - BC Green Energy Advisory Task Force The province has expressed a commitment to ensuring that its Clean Energy Strategy benefits all BC communities. CTCG intends to serve as a valuable resource to these communities by focusing on technologies that are cost competitive with both on and off-grid applications. For the 70 remote communities not currently connected to the provinces major natural gas or electricity grid, clean energy promises affordable energy security, reduced GHG emissions, increased economic growth and infrastructure development. For the provinces urban communities, distributed generation technology can be seamlessly integrated into the existing local energy grid, fostering the reliable availability of clean energy. While CTCGs current organizational mandate initially caters to remote communities where renewable energy and distributed generation applications are most cost competitive, CTCG foresees the ability to expand its scope to assisting all parties interested in implementing clean energy solutions, including urban municipalities. CTCGs community-driven approach will contribute to the economic, environmental and social prosperity of the region and help to define BC as global clean energy leader.

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Flagship Project
The Council of the Haida Nation
CTCGs first project is a collaboration with the Council of the Haida Nation (CHN). Haida Gwaii is a region rich in renewable resources and the project aims to assist the C HN and the residents of Haida Gwaii in achieving their vision of meeting their local energy needs entirely through clean energy systems. To assist with BC Hydros upcoming C lean Power Call, the Council of the Haida Nation requested that an assessment of renewable electricity resources and technologies on Haida Gwaii be conducted to provide the CHN with a clearer path to achieving a 100% renewable, firm, electrical energy supply. The CTCG partnership is focused on identifying and evaluating energy options while consciously adhering to the need for community involvement, decision-making and ownership. Over the next 3 years, the CHN plans to achieve 6MW of increased capacity obtained entirely through renewable sources. The Haida Gwaii project is expected to create $15- 20 million worth of clean energy projects for the region, likely in the form of wind and biomass projects. In addition to the cost savings associated with the switch from diesel, these projects will produce local jobs and enhance the environmental, social, and economic prosperity of the Haida Islands community. It is anticipated that the Haida Gwaii initiative will create a template to assist neighboring Central and North C oast communities in transitioning to a sustainable future based on clean energy technologies. With this in mind, CTCG expects to develop at least two major projects a year for the next 5 years.

Leadership

CTCG is working to develop innovative and profitable opportunities for clean energy collaboration. The organization is governed by an experienced board of directors from the public and private sectors and managed by a core team of experts

Board of Directors
Maja Veljkovic, Director General, NRC Institute for Fuel Cell Innovation (NRC-IFCI) Majas personal commitment to clean energy technologies and sustainability has helped grow NRC-IFCI into an internationally recognized research institute. Prior to joining NRC-IFCI in 2001, Maja served as Senior Engineer and R&D Manager at Syncrude Canada, where she was responsible for major R&D and engineering projects. Maja is a fellow of the Chemical Institute of Canada, and of the Engineering Institute of Canada. She has received several awards including the 1997 YWCA Women of Distinction Award for Science and Technology and Syncrude Executives Awards in 1997 and 1998.

John Macdonald, Chairman & CEO, Day4Energy Technology visionary and pioneer, Dr. John A. MacDonald, co-founder of MacDonald Dettwiler & Associates and now chairman and CEO of Day4 Energy, was recognized as the 2009 Technology Impact Awards Person of the Year for his contributions to the sector. Johns latest success Day4 Energy, is a growing, global brand delivering innovative photovoltaic (PV) technologies, products, services and manufacturing solutions for the production of solar modules in residential, commercial and utility-scale applications.

Paul Manson President & CEO, Sea Breeze Power Corp Paul was appointed President of Sea Breeze Power Corp. in 2003, following the acquisition of a wind development company, Sea Breeze Energy Inc., which he co-founded in 2001. Sea Breeze Energy Inc. was the first company in BC to pursue wind energy as a commercial opportunity, and to achieve a full environmental permit for a wind farm. Since 1987 Mr. Manson has held executive management positions with several development companies in the natural resources industry. He fostered the growth of several companies in their start-up stage, and has extensive experience in the administration of public companies.

Paul Kariya, Executive Director, Clean Energy BC Prior Clean Energy BC, Paul was Executive Director of Pacific Salmon Foundation. He was CEO of the provincial crown corporation, Fisheries Renewal BC and Executive Director of the BC Treaty Commission, which was established by Canada, BC and First Nations. Paul holds a BA (Hon) from UBC and an MA and PhD from Clark University in Massachusetts. Paul serves on a number of boards and commissions, including A Rocha International (Christians in Conservation) and the National Nikkei Museum and Heritage Centre. Between 2005 - 2010 Paul was a Commissioner representing Canada on the Pacific Salmon Commission. Linda Hogg, Partner, McMillan LLP Linda holds an LL.B., University of British Columbia (1977) and as a member of McMillans Venture Capital Group, practices in the area of corporate commercial and securities transactions with emphasis on corporate finance for public and private companies. Linda is experienced in mineral property options, mining participation, joint ventures, public and private financings, corporate reorganizations and acquisitions. Linda has also lectured in Business Law at the British Columbia Institute of Technology from 1981-1983, in Business Law at the University of British Columbia from 1984-1986 and in Securities Law for Continuing Legal Education Society, British Columbia 1999-2003.

Advisors
Yoga Yogendran, Director, NRC

Management
Alia Lamaadar, CTCG Project & Business Development Manager Greg Dong, CTCG Project Coordinator

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In B.C., all renewable energy sources known to man are present, and theyre present here in abundance[B.C.] could become a global renewable energy centre. All we really need is the will to do it.
John MacDonald, Chairman & CEO Day4Energy

CTCG
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