Teodora Durca

Advocacy on amendments to carbon pricing to incentivize renewable energy Infrastructure - Advocating for the federal government to support the clean energy transition with payments for transmission to the provinces. 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. Housing - Implementation of CMHC Energy Efficiency Retrofit Program Infrastructure - Expansion of Canada Infrastructure Bank Clean Power Fund Program for Deployment of Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic Systems Government Procurement - Implementation on greening government commitments to procure renewable energy 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.

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.

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.

Feedback on emissions reductions policies, including the Output-Based Pricing System

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

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.

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.

Seeking funding opportunities for battery storage systems, including Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Seeking financial assistance to mitigate trade uncertainty and tariff impacts on supply chains

Discussions on tariff policies and applicable remissions processes for renewable energy projects Discussions germane to the proposed clean technology investment tax credit, including the provision of feedback in response to the clean technology ITC legislation.

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.

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