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Welcome to the News Room. Here you will find the CGC’s news releases, biographies of the executive and the technical advisory committee, industry links, information on conferences and the FAQs. If you would like to request an interview or need additional background information, please feel free to contact us.

Latest News

CGC Publishes Commercial Designer Accreditation

Montréal, 2012-01-11
The Canadian GeoExchange Coalition (CGC) released a new geothermal quality
program designation for commercial geothermal heat pump system designer today. This latest CGC accreditation for industry specialists recognizes adequate training and field experience of industry professionals, and responds directly to industry and member requests. Accreditations for residential system installers (675) and residential designers (500) have been awarded since 2007.Read more

Canada to Host the 11th International Energy Agency Heat Pump Conference

2011-12-12, Montreal

The Canadian GeoExchange Coalition (CGC) has been awarded the organization of the 11^th International Energy Agency Heat Pump Conference (IEA-HPC). The prestigious world-industry conference, organized every three years under the auspices of the IEA Heat Pump Programme, will be held in Montréal in Spring 2014. The IEA Heat Pump Programme Executive Committee, made up of one representative from each of fourteen member countries, decided the location in Atlanta (US) on November tenth.

CGC Engages In National Industry Road Mapping Exercise

Montréal, 2011-05-06
The Canadian GeoExchange Coalition (CGC) announced today that it has engaged the Canadian ground source heat pump (GSHP) industry in a national road mapping exercise.Read more

CGC Bursary Winners Announced

2011-12-07, Markham (Ontario)
Five Masters and PhD candidates engaged in original post-graduate studies related to geothermal heat pump technology have been awarded a combined total of $27,500 under the 2011 CGC Bursaries program. The winners are studying at five universities in Québec, Ontario and British Columbia.

CGC Recognizes Professor Frank Clements Hooper

Montréal, 2011-05-04
The Canadian GeoExchange Coalition (CGC), Canada’s national association for ground source heat pump (GSHP) technology, today recognised the pioneering research on ground source heat pump heating and cooling technology conducted more than 60 years ago by Frank Clements Hooper, B.A.Sc., D.I.C, F.E.I.C., F.C.S.M.E., F.C.A.E., P.Eng., and Professor Emeritus of Mechanical Engineering, University of Toronto. Read more

CGC Announces the Winners of the 5th Annual GeoExchange Excellence Awards

2011-12-07, Markham (Ontario)
The Canadian GeoExchange Coalition (CGC) heartily congratulated the 2011 winners of the 5th GeoExchange Excellence Awards here tonight. The prizes for Excellence are awarded to regional geothermal heat pump projects which showcase both complexity and quality of installation and design. This year, CGC bestowed awards for projects in three regions: Québec, Ontario and British Columbia. There were no entries for Atlantic Canada or the Prairies. Seven finalists competed during the last stage of the award process. Read more

CGC Invests $10,000 in St. Lawrence College Foundation

2011-12-07, Markham (Ontario)

The Canadian GeoExchange Coalition today proudly announced that its board of directors have approved a one-time $10,000 contribution to the St. Lawrence College Foundation. The gift will be used to establish an endowed bursary fund in support of a Canadian GeoExchange Coalition Scholarship at the College. This contribution will be endowed and matched by the Ontario government through the Ontario Trust for Student Support initiative. The resulting $20,000 endowment is expected generate an annual award of $1,000 for a student studying in the College’s new Geothermal Engineering Technician program. The contribution was officially remitted during an awards dinner at the CGC annual conference in Markham.

Vice President Ted Kantrowitz to Chair National Renewable Energy Initiative

Montreal, 2011-12-01

Canada’s Electricity Sector Council today confirmed that CGC Vice President Ted Kantrowitz will chair the Steering Committee for its new Building Bright Green Futures (BBGF) initiative. The steering committee, made up of representatives from key Canadian industry stakeholders including associations, employers, unions, utilities and educational institutions, will oversee a comprehensive human resources study of the renewable energy industry.

Holland College Pens MOU with Canadian GeoExchange Coalition

Montreal, 2011-11-25

The Canadian GeoExchange Coalition (CGC) today announced the signature of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Holland College, to offer CGC training in Prince Edward Island. As a result of this MOU, Holland College will incorporate CGC’s Installer and Residential Design courses into their curriculum giving graduates a nationally recognized training in clean energy heating and cooling. Upon successful completion of the college courses and CGC examinations, graduates can then apply for CGC accreditations.

CGC Welcomes New Members on its Board of Directors

Montréal, 2011-09-13

The CGC has recently completed election and nomination on its board of
directors for 2011-2012. The CGC board of directors comprises 15 members with representatives from all regions of Canada and from all classes of stakeholders involved in the geothermal heat pump industry.