We need more than clean energy, we need a stake in it. 

OUR GRID, OUR FUTURE

The short documentary inspiring hope and telling real stories. Discover how communities are already building the energy transition, so wealth, ownership, and jobs stay with the people hosting energy projects. 

About the Film

Our Story

We're investing billions in new infrastructure, but who will own it? Allie and Sonia want more of that wealth to stay with local people, and we want to show that there's already a way to do it.

This short documentary follows Allie and Sonia to northern Ontario, where a cooperatively owned solar farm has been quietly sending power to the grid for more than a decade. The film asks: what changes when communities don’t just host energy projects, but they also own them?
It’s about solar, yes. But also local wealth, rural communities, and who gets a stake in the infrastructure shaping our future.

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Catch a screening of the film near you

We're taking this documentary on the road to have conversations on what energy sovereignty can look like. Sign up for an event below!

  • 9

    October

    Community Energy Cooperatives Canada

    Showcased at the CECC Annual Forum in Montreal! Enjoyed by a close group of 30 professionals in the space to heartfelt responses. 

    Montreal, QC

    4pm - 5pm

  • 21

    October

    McGill Screening

    Presented to graduate students at McGill University. Included a rich discussion from positive student engagement. 

    Montreal, QC

    3pm-4pm

  • 11

    November

    uOttawa SDC Screening

    If you're a uOttawa student, this event is for you! There will be snacks and chats and you'll make it to your next class. Organized with the Sustainable Development Centre!

    uOttawa

    4pm - 5pm

  • 19

    November

    Concordia University Screening

    The Climate Emergency Committee at Concordia is setting up a special screening for Concordia students. All disciplines welcome! 

    Concordia University

    4pm-6pm

  • 24

    November

    Toronto Community Screening

    Come ready to have cool chats and to imagine a future that serves the many and not the few. Organized with Uptown Climate Conversations!

    Eyesore Cinema, Toronto

    6:30pm - 8pm

  • 3

    December

    Ottawa Community Screening - with CAFES

    Enjoy the short film and a chat with 3 panelists working on local wealth development at the Patagonia store! Organized with CAFES Ottawa. 

    Patagonia store, Ottawa

    7pm-9pm

  • Jan

    2027

    Centre for Social Innovation - Toronto

    Check out the Centre for Social Innovation in downtown Toronto, where all the coolest orgs imagining our future work. Date to be confirmed. 

    Centre for Social Innovation

    3pm-5pm

  • Jan

    2027

    Montreal Community Screening

    Network with climate and energy professionals in Montreal at our screening and discussion with Apathy is Boring and the Maison du Développement Durable in Montreal!

    Maison du Développement Durable

    6pm-8pm

  • Feb

    2027

    Cinéma Politica - Montreal

    Network with climate and energy professionals in Montreal at our screening and discussion with Apathy is Boring and the Maison du Développement Durable in Montreal!

    Location TBC

    6pm-8pm

  • March

    2027

    U of T Mississauga

    Part of UofT's Sustainability Week, students are invited to our free screening event, with snacks! 

    Location TBC

    6pm-8pm