Become a CDEA member and stay on the forefront of District Energy news and innovation!
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Now is an exciting time to be a CDEA member. There are many benefits to being a CDEA member which place businesses, organizations and academics at the forefront of Canadian District Energy news and innovation. Membership is available in various categories designed to reflect industry standing.
Members receive many benefits including:
- Exclusive opportunities for networking with industry experts, leaders and academics
- Discounts on our annual Conference & Exhibition
- Speaking opportunities at CDEA events
- Subscription to the CDEA's industry newsletter
- Advocacy for district energy policy
- Customer engagement opportunities
- Access to national and international study tours, research projects and best practices
- Information exchange and technical support
- Forum to share DE news or professional opportunities
- Access to education modules and professional development opportunities
- Participate on subcommittees
Annual Conference and Trade Show
The CDEA hosts an annual conference that features knowledgeable speakers presenting leading edge papers on topics relating to technical, financial and public policy issues. These conferences are your opportunity to network with others in the district energy industry and to update your knowledge of the technical, financial and policy issues that have occurred over the preceding year.
Our conference also includes a trade show and presents an opportunity to display services and/or products offered by your organization. CDEA members are offered a reduced registration fee for space at the trade show and for overall conference registration.
Newsletter
As a member you will be signed up to receive the association’s e-newsletter. This newsletter, sent up to four times per year, will connect you to the latest district energy news worldwide, updates on CDEA committee work and advocacy efforts. The newsletter will also provide suppliers and service providers with the opportunity to supply articles and place advertisements promoting their products, an opportunity availible only to our members. Click for Newsletter Ad Rates
Engaging Policy Makers
The association also develops dialogue with government for policy changes that promote or encourage district energy in Canada and the provinces. One example is our initiative to have district energy assets eligible for Class 43 Accelerated Capital Cost Allowance tax status. Such a measure would significantly improve the economic viability of district energy investment in Canada. Our efforts have increased the awareness of the benefits of district energy in Canada at senior levels of the federal Department of Finance, Environment Canada, and the Prime Minister’s Office. The Department of Finance is now working on the inclusion of district energy distribution piping into an accelerated capital cost allowance.
Two ways to apply or renew membership with the CDEA:
- Online via PayPal by clicking on the top link, OR
- By cheque by filling in the attached form and faxing, emailing or mailing it to us.
Current Members
Click to view a list of current CDEA members.
Membership Levels
Membership of the Association consists of six classes as follows:
Membership of the Association consists of five classes as follows:
A) District Energy System Owner/Operator
Individuals, firms, corporations, co-operative associations, limited partnerships, partnerships or sole proprietorships, who own, lease or manage district heating or cooling businesses and all of whom pay full dues to the Association as determined by the Board of Directors. Annual Dues: $1,200
B) Suppliers of Goods & Services
Individuals, firms, corporations, co-operative associations, limited partnerships, partnerships or sole proprietorships that supply equipment, material, and other goods and services to the district heating and cooling or associated cogeneration industry and lawyers, accountants, bankers, architects, engineers and other professionals interested in district heating and cooling or associated cogeneration operation and maintenance industry, all of whom pay full dues to the Association as determined by the Board of Directors. Annual Dues: $900
C) Institutional Physical Plant Operators
Institutions, who own, lease or manage district heating or cooling businesses and all of who pay full dues to the Association as determined by the Board of Directors. Annual Dues: $600
D) Industry Associate
Individuals, firms, corporations, co-operative associations, limited partnerships, partnerships, sole proprietorships or institutions with special, or professional, interest in the DE sector, and who do not supply goods and services o the district heating, cooling or associated cogeneration industry. This membership category carries no voting rights. Those in this membership category will neither be able to hold any office of the Association nor be a member of the Board of Directors. They shall receive all information provided to the general membership. Annual Dues: $300
E) Provincial/Municipal Government RepresentativesThis membership category would allow for discounted membership rates at the CDEA Annual Conference and other CDEA events. This membership category carries no voting rights. Those in this membership category will neither be able to hold any office of the Association nor be a member of the Board of Directors. They shall receive all information provided to the general membership. Annual Dues: $300
F) Full Time Student or Professor
This membership category caries no voting rights. It does allow for member rates for the Annual Conference and other CDEA events. This membership category carries no voting rights. Those in this membership category will neither be able to hold any office of the Association nor be a member of the Board of Directors. They shall receive all information provided to the general membership. They shall receive all information provided to the general membership. Annual Dues: $90