Roberto Chávez

Trade - Engagement with government with respect to the consultation re. surtax on critical manufacturing sectors. And more broadly, engagement respect to economic security and trade policy design. Infrastructure - Advocating for the federal government to support the clean energy transition with payments for transmission to the provinces. Infrastructure - Expansion of Canada Infrastructure Bank Clean Power Fund Housing - Implementation of CMHC Energy Efficiency Retrofit Program Government Procurement - Implementation on greening government commitments to procure renewable energy Program for Deployment of Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic Systems Energy - Advocate for support for clean technology and green hydrogen through Investment Tax Credits and capital cost reductions in order to accelerate deployment of these technologies while striving to meet Canada's net-zero goals.

Support Manitoba Hydro engage with the federal government in providing feedback on the development of the clean electricity regulation. Supporting Manitoba Hydro engage with the federal government in providing feedback on several policies and programs under development, including several Investment Tax Credits, the Smart Renewable Electrification Pathways Program, and the Smart Grid Program, among others.

Engagement with government with respect to economic security and trade policy design. Supporting Energy Storage Canada in its engagement on climate and energy policy and regulations, including the clean electricity regulation, Regional Resource Tables, Pan-Canadian Grid Council, amongst others as further dialogues, and policy instruments emerge. Supporting Energy Storage Canada's engagement with the Government of Canada concerning its proposed clean technology Investment Tax Credit.

Securing federal contributions to various district energy projects in Ontario and Prince Edward Island. Clean Economy Investment Tax Credits - Gain clarification with respect to labour requirements. As well as seeking the inclusion of certain heat pumps power sources, such as non-industrial heat waste, under the clean technology ITC.

Government support with regards to innovative hydrogen technology development. Government support with regards to clean technology manufacturing. Engagement with regards to Hydrogen strategy for Canada

Engagement with respect to the clean economy investment tax credits regime, seeking eligibility for distribution. Support the Electric Distributors Association of Ontario to engage with the federal government to provide feedback on policies and programs under development, and to obtain information on current policies and programs, including those announced through the annual federal budget, Fall Economic Statement and Climate Plans. These include, but are not exclusive to, the Smart Renewable and Electrification Pathways, and the Energy Innovation Program - Smart Grid. Raise awareness with respect to key challenges faced by the electricity distribution industry in Ontario, particularly with respect to the transition to a net zero electricity grid, and associated investments required to meet said federal objectives, such as grid modernization and smart grid investments. Inform of the implications of the Clean Electricity Regulations to the electricity distribution business; and inform of the role of the distribution industry with respect to the objective of a net zero electricity grid.

Support CCTA’s policy engagement and submission of comments, from a clean technology perspective, on the Government of Canada’s Budget 2025 commitment to launch a strategy in 2026 to address early-stage growth funding gaps faced by Canadian firms. Promote policy and program adjustments that accelerate international market access for Canadian clean technology exporters, with a focus on sectors where Canada holds competitive advantage

Engagement with government in relation to Nordex’s commercial interest in Canada, in particular policies, regulations, and incentives germane to expanding manufacturing Capacity in Canada. Including, but not exclusive to industrial policy, Canada’s electricity strategy, and Canada-EU industrial collaboration.

Engage with Transport Canada with respect to permits for wind projects. Engagement with Transport Canada with respect to permitting and regulatory approvals. Trade - Engagement with government with respect to the consultation re. surtax on critical manufacturing sectors. And more broadly, engagement respect to economic security and trade policy design. Discussions germane to the proposed clean technology investment tax credit, including the provision of feedback in response to the clean technology ITC legislation.

Advocate for Federal funding for the Meager Creek project and geothermal opportunities in Canada.

The Fall Economic Statement proposed to introduce a refundable clean technology investment tax credit (“ITC”) equal to 30% of the capital cost of eligible equipment. The objective of the lobbying activities will be to help foster the rapid transition to clean electricity production.

Seek clarification with respect to draft legislation on Implementation of Budget 2024 and other proposals, specifically regarding Clean Economy ITCs eligible expenses. Gaining clarity with respect to the Fisheries Act implementation, while also encouraging regulatory reform, harmonization to reduce duplication and encourage more efficient use of resources while continuing to manage risk of existing operations as it relates to fish and fish habitat.

Supporting Capstone’s engagement and advocacy on legislative development exercises including development of Investment Tax Credits and the Excessive Interest and Financing Expenses Limitation (EIFEL) rules. Providing feedback to government concerning electricity and climate policy.

Seeking the inclusion of Waste Heat to Power as an eligible technology under the clean technology investment tax credits, alongside trade association, Heat is Power.