Kamloops Energy Fair Workshops and Events Schedule
Where: McArthur Island Sports Centre in Kamloops, upstairs in room 216
Admission is free – no need to pre-register!
10:30 - 10:55 Achieving Net Zero Energy Use in the Green Dream Home
Ben Giudici of the TRU Electronics & Engineering Dept.
Learn how the Y Green Dream Home uses envelope features, energy conservation measures, and renewable energy systems to meet the goal of annual net zero energy use.
11:00 - 11:25 Leadership in Water Conservation: City Parks & Landscapes
Nick DeCicco of the City of Kamloops
Find out what the City of Kamloops is doing with new technology and practices for healthy landscapes with minimum water.
11:30 - 11:55 Xeriscape is not Zeroscape!
Karla Hoffman of the City of Kamloops
Xeriscape gardening is an environmentally friendly approach to gardening that saves time, money, and water while creating a beautiful, healthy, high quality landscape. Come explore the seven principles that make a successful xeriscape!
12:00 - 12:25 How Power Smart can work for you!
Myles Gregory of BC Hydro
Learn about the various Power Smart programs and initiatives that can save you money! A wide range of commercial and residential programs will be featured.
12:30 - 12:55 Built Green™ means Quality
Brian Hayashi of the Canadian Home Builders Assoc. - Central Interior
A Built Green™ home is a checklist to quality: operational systems, building materials, exterior and interior finishes, indoor air quality, ventilation, waste management, water conservation and business practices of the builder. What better process to guarantee Quality?
1:00 - 1:20 Awards Ceremony (downstairs by the Kids’ Corner).
Join the fun as prizes are awarded in two contests! In the BCSEA Climate Change Showdown, students have tracked how they and their families have reduced their emissions, from eating more locally-grown food to installing low-flow showerheads. Awards go to classes and students with the best results. The Green Energy Contest awards prizes to students K to 12 whose projects are on display at the Energy Fair.
1:30 - 1:55 The Architecture of the Y Green Dream Home
Dale Parkes and Jody Martens of the TRU Architecture program
Hear the designers of the home discuss super-insulated buildings and the effect of thermal mass in moderating indoor temperatures.
2:00 - 2:25 New Home Ideas for Greener Living
Patsy Bourassa of the Canadian Home Builders Assoc. - Central Interior
Learn about the features in the Y Green Dream Home that are of special interest to the consumer. Patsy will share with you the technology and products added to the home that are sure to pique your curiosity. Whether you are building or renovating, you may wish to include some of the unique items showcased in this home.
2:30 - 2:55 Energy Efficiency: Hot Tips to Save You Money & Energy
Beth Ringdahl of Terasen Gas
Join Terasen Gas to learn about new rebate programs for energy efficient home improvements, and take in some tips on more ways to save on your energy bill. Learn about innovative technologies--from biomethane/biogas, to District Energy Systems--as Terasen evolves from only distributing gas, to being an energy solutions provider.
3:00 - 3:25 Next Steps Toward Conservation
Myles Gregory of BC Hydro.
Equipped with information on new technologies and programs, what are the next steps for each of us to move towards a conservation ethic?
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