Aaron Long, Meg Hodges, and the Alternative Resource Energy Authority (AREA) Nova Scotia

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The Just Good Business Podcast

Anuj Jain, Matt Thomson

25 episodes

8 months ago

A show dedicated to defining, demystifying, and making the work of Social Enterprises more accessible to the Nova Scotian business community. We learn alongside our listeners by interviewing local entrepreneurs who’ve decided to use business for good, and who value prosperity beyond profit. Nova Scotians who want to shape their businesses to benefit communities, culture, and the environment. Who knows? You may be closer to running a Social Enterprise than you think!

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Aaron Long, Meg Hodges, and the Alternative Resource Energy Authority (AREA) Nova Scotia

The Just Good Business Podcast

48 minutes

1 year ago

Aaron Long, Meg Hodges, and the Alternative Resource Energy Authority (AREA) Nova Scotia

As a 100% municipally-owned company formed in 2014 by the towns of Antigonish, Berwick and Mahone Bay, AREA believes in the strength of collaboration. AREA has been developing solar photovoltaic projects in Nova Scotia since 2017, starting with 1.5 MW of commercial solar for 20 municipalities across the province through the Solar for Community Buildings Program.

Inspired by the opportunities presented through community solar and the experience AREA gained through these projects; they launched the development of their own Community Solar Gardens. Cumulatively AREA will build 9MW of Community Solar in the towns of Antigonish, Berwick and Mahone Bay. These Community Solar Gardens will unlock opportunities for people to participate in solar, without needing a roof and at a financial level of their own choosing.

With their projects and customer programs, AREA’s mission is to create a realistic path towards net zero in the supply and end-user sides of electrical power.

To learn more about AREA Nova Scotia, visit www.areans.ca

Aaron has worked in the renewable energy industry for over two decades. As General Manager, Aaron is responsible for the overall performance of AREA, MEU decarbonization initiatives and relationships with stakeholders. Aaron has deep roots in Nova Scotia and enjoys coaching his sons’ hockey teams.

To connect with Aaron, reach out on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/aaronklong/

Meg is dedicated to ensuring AREA operations run smoothly. She possesses a diverse background as a former municipal councillor, entrepreneur, and operations manager. Meg has honed her facilitation and consensus-building skills while serving as the chair of the Kings Transit Authority and is currently a board member for Devour! The Food Film Festival, a director of the Sheffield Mills Community Association, and chair of the Glooscap Home and School Association.

To connect with Meg, reach out on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/meg-hodges-a56308172/