The power of thinking

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1 The power of 2020 thinking

2 New company, great vision We don t have a crystal ball about where electricity prices are headed in the next few years. But we do have 2020 vision about one thing. We know that many high energy-load customers are currently looking for ways to manage their electricity costs and secure stable sources of backup power for their facilities.

3 We re GRE Corporation A generation and renewable energy solutions company. Our top priority is to help customers reach their energy management goals by tapping into the benefits of clean energy technologies such as combined heat and power (CHP). A new joint venture of Cambridge and North Dumfries Energy Solutions Inc., Kitchener Power Corp., and Waterloo North Hydro Holding Corporation, GRE Corporation works with customers on CHP generation project design, project delivery and operation, and everything in between. If your business is looking for an energy-efficient way to lower its operating costs, call us to see if CHP technology is a good fit.

4 Make cogen part of your future Cogeneration technology also known as combined heat and power (CHP) is a pretty simple idea. Using natural gas as a fuel source, on-site generators deliver clean electricity while the waste heat is captured and repurposed elsewhere such as for heating and cooling purposes. For large energy users such as manufacturers, hospitals, universities, and municipal recreation and community centres or any business with a high-energy load CHP is worth a look. With CHP, your business can: Leverage current low natural gas prices to lower energy purchase costs Benefit from a reliable source of back-up power Shift energy load to off-peak times to reduce electricity costs Manage provincial coincident peak consumption, resulting in reduced Global Adjustment costs Access clean, low-cost, reliable power at the right price, at just the right time

5 With some great incentives now available, there s never been a better time to consider CHP technology to help manage your business electricity costs.

6 Deadline 2020 From now until the end of 2020, there are financial incentives of up to 40 per cent on capital investments in CHP technology. These incentives apply to new CHP facilities and upgrades on existing CHP equipment provided projects are completed and in-service no later than December 31, Call us today at to discuss your business CHP options will be here before you know it.

7 Experts in CHP technology Whether it s building a new cogeneration facility or retrofitting an existing one, the key to successful project planning and implementation is partnering with the right team. Everything from connection/grid impact assessments to incentive administration to equipment selection to financing and owner/operator services these are just a few of the decision points GRE Corporation s experts manage for clients as your CHP partners. We provide: Technical consulting delivered by skilled engineers in collaboration with industry partners Knowledge of customers electricity needs based on our industry background with Energy+, Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro and Waterloo North Hydro Commitment to advancing the business development agenda of Waterloo Region and Brant County area businesses Financing, investment, co-ownership and re-selling opportunities Operator services

8 Talk with us today About 2020 GRE Corporation is directed by executives from Cambridge and North Dumfries Energy Solutions Inc., Kitchener Power Corp., and Waterloo North Hydro Holding Corporation experts who know the utility industry from the inside out, and understand the CHP implementation process. If your business has a high energy/high heat load that runs full out, it may be an ideal candidate for CHP technology. To see if CHP is right for your business, call or visit