Due to a growing need and demand for community owned renewable energy projects, a team of visionaries, co-operative developers and solar experts have come together to form Alberta Solar Co-op and make it a reality for YOU!

Alberta Solar Co-op is currently creating the working model for future community owned solar farms in our province and we are hoping to launch our first project very soon.

As an Alberta resident, you will have the opportunity to become a member of our co-operative and directly invest in this profi­table renewable energy project. Support, invest and own a part of Alberta’s renewable energy future! We are providing you with a hassle-free way to tap into the power of the Sun and contribute towards renewable energy development in the province.

Unlimited Sun Fuel + Community Owned Solar Farm = Power to the People!

Dave Spencer B.L.A., CSLA

Founder & Designer - EchoHaven

Dave Spencer is a landscape architect with over 35 years’ experience in the planning and design of municipal infrastructure projects, resorts, urban parks, campuses and residential communities.

Dave’s previous professional responsibility as Senior Principal with Stantec Consulting focused on sustainable community development and urban design projects in western Canada. His projects have earned numerous awards including six Canadian Society of Landscape Architects awards and three Mayor’s Urban Design Awards. Recent design awards include Poppy Plaza and the Riverwalk Urban Waterfront in Calgary’s East Village.

Over the years, Dave has been a guest presenter at conferences in Ontario, Saskatchewan, Alberta and B.C., speaking about his low impact developments and sustainable landscapes.

He is a founding partner and designer of EchoHaven, a low impact and sustainable neighbourhood in Rocky Ridge, Calgary. EchoHaven is arguably the most sustainable residential community in Canada.

Dave and his wife Debbie developed the design for a Net Zero home which became one of the 13 Canadian homes selected for the CMHC EQuilibrium demonstration program in 2009. 

KRISTINA GROVES M.SC.

Energy Consultant - IBI Group

Kristina Groves is one of Canada's preeminent Olympians, a 4X Olympic medalist in speed skating and multiple World Champion and World Cup Champion.

After a 23-year career in high performance sport, Kristina's recently completed her Master of Science in Sustainable Energy Development from the Haskayne School of Business at the University of Calgary. Today, Kristina strives to combine the transferable skills and experience she gained from elite sport with her new education in the energy sector.

Kristina also specializes in sport mentorship and motivational speaking and she has a keen interest in sustainable energy development and environmental advocacy. She has extensive public speaking experience and has delivered over 200 professional, keynote and motivational presentations to corporate, business, sport and educational audiences throughout Canada and around the world.

Kristina is an athlete ambassador for the humanitarian organization Right To Play and has contributed fundraising support, awareness and media exposure in several capacities.

TIM SCHULHAUSER P.ENG., MBA

Previously VP Finance - SkyFire Energy Inc.

Board Member - Light Up The World

Over the past decade, Tim Schulhauser has designed, installed and commissioned hundreds of solar PV systems across Canada as the VP of Finance for SkyFire Energy. Tim led the construction of the groundbreaking 1.05 MW SunMine solar farm in Kimberley, BC, Western Canada’s first utility scale solar farm.

From 2011 - 2018, Tim served on the board of Light Up The World (LUTW), a Canadian non-profit organization focused on implementing projects that provide sustainable energy solutions and lighting to remote communities in the developing world. Back in 2013, Tim travelled to Peru with LUTW to train seven local technicians and worked with them to install a solar PV system for an educational centre in the Peruvian Amazon community of Nueva York.

Tim received his Mechanical Engineering degree from University of Saskatchewan in 2000 and became a Certified Photovoltaic Technician (Seneca College/CanSIA) in 2007. He also completed an MBA at the University of Calgary Haskayne School of Business in 2012.

VILASINI P PILLAY

Content Marketing Manager - NRG Energy

As the Content Marketing Manager for Direct Energy Canada, Vilasini is laser focused on creating helpful and engaging content for their customers and Albertans.

In March 2022, she was chosen as the first Young Women in Energy award recipient from the solar industry and was recognized for her efforts and innovative solutions to make renewable energy more attainable and accessible for all. Not everyone has the right roof or property for solar, or can afford the upfront costs. This is why Vilasini is passionate about championing community solar, virtual net billing and local offset generation to provide Albertans with more opportunities to participate in our energy transition and invest in renewable energy, regardless of the size of their wallet.

During her previous role as Director of Marketing & Social Impact at SkyFire Energy, Vilasini developed and launched SkyFire's Zero Carbon Solar offering, the first of its kind and a new standard for sustainability in the solar industry.

From 2016-2020, Vilasini was the CEO of Alberta Renewable Energy Cooperative, a cooperative electricity and gas retailer. During her time with AREC, she led the development and implementation of Alberta’s first local Green Offset Program, which allows individuals and businesses to directly purchase locally generated Green Energy Offsets from small solar or wind generators.

Colin rioux

Energy professional focusing on sustainable energy solutions

As a registered Professional Engineer with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA), Colin Rioux’s career started in natural gas production and business development with EnCana Corporation (formerly PanCanadian) in Drumheller, Alberta, and progressed to reserves and M&A evaluations on Canadian deep basin assets.

Colin recently completed his M.Sc. in Sustainable Energy Development (SEDV) through the University of Calgary's Haskayne School of Business, with a research focus on renewable energy development within Alberta's deregulated electricity market. Colin is the Principal of Renewus Energy, consulting on sustainable energy development in Canada. 

Colin also leads biking expeditions with Calgary-based not-for-profit Two Wheel View, a grass roots organization that uses the bicycle as an engagement tool for leadership and resiliency development in young people.

Colin is interested in exploring alternative investment opportunities that provide Albertans the ability to participate in green economic development within Alberta and their own communities.

PAUL GILL P.ENG.

Energy Transition Champion

Paul Gill is an established professional in the Calgary tech scene, specializes in steering groundbreaking technologies toward a sustainable future. With a solid tenure at ENMAX Power's Innovation Team, he has been at the forefront of pioneering projects that pave the way for Alberta's energy shift. Notably, Paul spearheaded the Renfrew Solar Carport at Telus Spark, reflecting his deep commitment to renewable initiatives.

Currently channeling his expertise into the Alberta Solar Coop alongside his role at RenuWell Energy Solutions, Paul is a driving force in the swift roll-out of community-based solar initiatives across the province. An Electrical Engineering alumnus of the University of Calgary, Paul's career is a testament to his dedication to integrating clean tech in Alberta's energy landscape.