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International Organizations
International Council on Large Electric Systems (CIGRE) 
CIGRE aims to facilitate and develop the exchange of power engineering knowledge and information, between engineering personnel and technical specialists in all countries. They aim to make managers, decision-makers and regulators aware of the synthesis of CIGRE’s work, in the area of electric power. For information related to the CIGRE Study Committee C6, visit the «Distribution Systems and Dispersed Generation » website.
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC/CEI)
Through its members, the IEC promotes international cooperation on matters relating to electrotechnical standardization and similar issues, such as assessing conformity to standards in electrical, electronic and related technologies. For more information on IEC Global Standards for the Smart Grid visit http://www.iec.ch/zone/smartgrid/ .
International Energy Agency (IEA)
The International Energy Agency is a partner in research and development.
Government Organization
Renewable and Electrical Energy Division (REED – NRCan)
The Renewable and Electrical Energy Division promotes the development of a sustainable renewable energy industry in Canada.
Non-governmental Organizations
Power Connect
Power Connect is working on the development and implementation of Canadian guidelines for the small, distributed power sources to the public power system.
Canadian Standards Association (CSA)
The Canadian Standards Association is an agency that works to develop standards, including standards related to DER interconnection, in Canada and internationally.
Electro-Federation Canada (EFC)
Electro-Federation Canada (EFC) is an industry association representing companies in the electrical, electronics, and telecommunications industries in Canada. It participates in the MicroPower Connect task force on the connection of small, distributed power sources to the public power system.
Underwritters’ Laboratory of Canada (ULC)
Underwritters’ Laboratory of Canada contributes to the development, in Canada and internationally, of standards, and processes of certification and registration. It is a member of the task force on standards for PV equipment.