Sustainability Brant Community Energy Co-op Launches New Solar Project in the County of Brant


TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - April 22, 2015) - Today, Bullfrog Power®, Canada's leading green energy provider, and Sustainability Brant Community Energy Co-op (SBC Energy Co-op) are announcing the launch of a new 250 kW solar project in the County of Brant at the Brant Sports Complex in Paris, Ontario.

"Today is an important day for SBC Energy Co-op. This launch marks the realization of our vision of facilitating community participation in new renewable energy generation," said Frank Farkas, President, SBC Energy Co-op. "Projects like the Brant Sports Complex Solar are a fantastic example of how individuals can come together to make their communities more sustainable."

The project is a result of a partnership between the County of Brant and SBC Energy Co-op. Bullfrog Power was an early Supporting Partner of SBC Energy Co-op and has provided financial support for the project. A second 250 kW solar project, BGI Graphics Solar, is also being launched today as a partnership between the County of Brant, Six Nations and BGI Graphics.

"Bullfrog Power is proud to be a Supporting Partner of SBC Energy Co-op. The launch of Brant Sports Complex Solar is a demonstration of the progress that individuals and business from across Canada are making to bring us closer to a renewably powered future," said Ron Seftel, COO, Bullfrog Power.

Through the green energy commitments of bullfrogpowered individuals and businesses across Canada, Bullfrog Power is able to provide critical financing to support the development of new green energy projects from coast to coast. In Ontario, Bullfrog Power has supported twelve renewable energy co-operatives, including partnerships with Oxford Community Energy Co-operative and SolarShare.

About Bullfrog Power

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About Sustainability Brant Community Energy Co-operative

The Sustainability Brant Community Energy Co-operative (SBC Energy Co-op) makes it possible for the people of the County of Brant and surrounding communities to directly participate in large-scale solar PV energy producing projects. SBC Energy Co-op's vision is to be a vehicle for its members to participate economically in the generation of renewable energy while being a model structure for the creation of a sustainable community. sbcenergy.com

Contact Information:

Bullfrog Power
Jon McKay
Public Relations Manager
416.360.3464 ext 239
jon.mckay@bullfrogpower.com

Sustainability Brant Community Energy Co-operative
Brooke Hayward
Director of Renewables
519.865.0607
bhayward@brantrenewable.ca