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July 6, 2017

Why individual investors matter in the transition to a clean energy economy

What difference can my $5000 investment actually make? A big difference. Here's why we believe individual investors have an crucial role to play in filling the climate finance gap, a role not currently filled by mainstream financial institutions.

A cleantech vet on the only clean energy investment he’s making today (& why it isn’t Tesla)

How has 18 years working in the cleantech industry as an engineer, renewable energy consultant, and writer shaped Matthew Klippenstein's approach to investing?

The case for Green Bonds in the Trump era

One commonly cited reason CoPower investors give for adding Green Bonds to their investment portfolio is diversification: they like what they see as the Green Bonds' lack of correlation to public market volatility.

Trump, Paris & reflecting on how far the climate movement has come

The day Trump announced his decision to withdraw from the Paris Climate Accord, I had a little cry at my desk, partly out of frustration, but mostly out of joy and relief at the global response to his announcement and how far the climate movement has come.

For this Alberta teen impact investing is a no-brainer

At 15, Hailey is one of CoPower's youngest Green Bond investors. Without ever having heard of the concept of impact investing, Hailey decided that her first-ever investment would be a Green Bond investment that is good for the planet and that could help fund her university education.

The Good, the Bad & the Ugly

There’s so much that’s been happening in clean energy, cleantech and climate news around the world in the past few weeks, some good, some bad and some ugly. Here's a round-up of all the big stories.

Making Geothermal Happen: CoPower Green Bonds in action

Earlier this week, we announced $1 million in project financing to Marmott Energies, supporting their mission of making geothermal heating and cooling systems affordable for the average homeowner.

Jory and Jill's personal impact investing journey

What does it take to build a 100% impact investment portfolio? Jory Cohen has been tackling this problem for two years as Director of Social Finance & Investment at Inspirit Foundation. Now he and his wife Jill have committed to the same with their personal investments. This is how they're doing it.

CoPower Launches $20M Green Bond Issuance!

CoPower Inc., a leading Canadian clean energy online investment platform, announced today that the first tranche of its $20 million issuance of Green Bonds is now available to individual investors, providing Canadians with the unique opportunity to invest in clean energy projects across North America.

A Québec Green Bond for the rest of us / Des obligations vertes Québécoises pour nous tous

Last Friday, February 24th, Quebec's first provincial green bond sold out in minutes to major institutional investors, but what about the rest of us?

CoPower and Vancity Capital Corporation team up to bring Green Bonds to Canadians

We're pleased to announce that Vancity Capital Corp. has injected $1 million in financing to CoPower's revolving credit facility, to support the development of our flagship Green Bonds.

Turning my boring savings account into an ethical investment portfolio: Bronwyn Oatley

“In The Green” is a series of interviews with all types of green investors, from those who are starting small with a fossil-free ETF, to those who have dived in head-first to create a 100% earth-and human-friendly portfolio, to find out how they’re doing it.

Investing in clean energy & conservation where it counts the most

For investors looking to maximize the impact of their green investments, supporting clean energy projects in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia or the territories, is a powerful way to reduce emissions at an even greater scale.

CoPower Green Bonds rolling out March 1st

On March 1st investors across Canada will have the opportunity to participate in and profit from the transition to a clean energy future by investing in CoPower Green Bonds.

In The Green: Braden Root-McCaig

In The Green is a series of interviews with all types of green investors. This week we talked to millennial investor Braden Root-McCaig on his decision to dip a toe into the world of impact and green investing.

Why we need to support the clean transition now more than ever

With or without government leadership on climate change, there’s a lot we can do as individuals to move forward with the clean transition.

Green vs. Greenwashed: Measuring what matters

How can we tell the difference between “green” and “greenwashed”? It’s easy to slap buzzwords on a product -- it’s hard to make and measure real change.

Holiday gifts that give back

The holidays often end up being a wasteful season, but it doesn't have to be this way. The year considering buying your gifts from one of hundreds of Canadian B Corporations. Not only will you be able to give a cool gift, but also a story of positive impact that will make your friends and family feel great.

Investment from Fondaction CSN fuels growth of our clean energy investing model

CoPower is delighted to announce a $300,000 investment from Fondaction, a mission-aligned investor with a 20 year track record for growing and supporting environmentally responsible businesses.

Will President Trump Kill the Clean Energy Economy?

With falling clean energy stock prices and first-hundred-days commitments like lifting restrictions on coal production, the Trump Presidency appears to be a major setback in the fight against climate change. Here's why clean energy's prospects may not be as grim as you think.

Pressing Pause on LRP & the Future of Ontario’s Renewable Energy Transition

CoPower's Director of Projects Jonathan Frank on the suspension of Ontario's Large Renewable Procurement (LRP) process, the missed opportunity for our province, and how we can still move forward with the clean energy transition.

CoPower named Social Enterprise of the Year

CoPower named 2016 Social Enterprise of the Year at the MaRS Social Finance Forum.

CoPower raises $3M from Canadian foundations to democratize clean energy investing

CoPower raises $3M from The J.W. McConnell Family Foundation, the Ivey Foundation & the Hamilton Community Foundation to democratize clean energy investing in Canada.

How to build a career in clean energy

CoPower CEO David Berliner's top tips for millennials looking to build careers in clean energy or cleantech.

Outstanding contributors to clean capitalism, that's us!

CoPower's leadership honoured with a Clean50 award for outstanding contribution to clean capitalism and an Environmental Entrepreneur of the Year award.

Insights on the future of Impact Investing

What does the future of impact investing hold? How can we use our portfolios to catalyze change?

CoPower: One year later

A Smart Green Bank’s Mission: Planned Obsolescence

The Ontario Government's 2016 Climate Change Action Plan includes the creation of a green bank. What's the most powerful thing a green bank could do? Make itself obsolete.

Is Big Oil FINALLY Budging on Climate Change Mitigation?

Even as oil prices slowly recover, the message from citizens all over the world is clear: clean energy is the future, which makes green investing the smarter choice.

The shining light in Ontario’s climate plan that no one is talking about.

Ontario's new climate change plan offers a multi-billion dollar opportunity to shift us to a clean energy, low carbon future. Here's CoPower's take on how Premier Wynne and team can get it right.

Man vs. Woman: Who makes a better investor?

A new RIA report finds that women while are nearly twice as likely as men to express uncertainty about responsible investing. We dug deeper to find out why that is and what the hidden benefits are.

Why I joined 200 Canadian CEOs to call for a federal clean energy loan guarantee.

What 4 key actions can the federal government take to effectively support cleantech in Canada?

How to Celebrate Earth Day in Style

What Canadians have been Waiting For

As our new federal government touts a much more climate-friendly agenda, Canadians are rallying behind the cause. It’s clear: Canadians want decisive action on climate change, now.

How women are changing the impact investing landscape

In the context of impact investing, recent surveys have suggested that there are in fact differences between men and women.

In Canada and Abroad, the Future looks Bright for Clean Energy

Climate change is happening, and if we don’t make serious changes very quickly, the outlook is not good. Fortunately, when it comes to the energy sector, the future is looking green.

Why I’m divesting (and how you can too)!

Join a movement of people changing the way we invest,

Will millennials take impact investing mainstream?

Millennials. Generation Y. Often touted as the “Me” generation. More selfish than their predecessors, the Generation Xs and the Baby Boomers. But when it comes to investing, this myth about millennials just doesn’t hold up.

Why and how we are simplifying green investing

A wise person once told me, “investors don’t solve problems, they make money”. I take the point — investments are intended to preserve and grow capital. But the good news is, entrepreneurs do solve problems – and investors have the power to choose where they are placing their capital, and how they build value.