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*NOTICE* -
There will be no West
Kootenay Chapter meeting in July.
*NOTICE* - The Vancouver
Chapter is taking a break for the summer. Our monthly
chapter meetings will resume on September 3rd with the Annual
General Meeting. Further details to follow.
July 5-6, 2008 10am-5pm
Organic Islands Festival and Sustainability Expo
Glendale Gardens and Woodland, 505 Quayle Rd. (at Beaver
Lake Rd.), Victoria BC
The BCSEA's Victoria Chapter
will be in attendance at the Organic Islands Festival. Come
drop by our booth and say hello!
Local, slow, natural, inspiring, hip, the Organic Islands
Festival and Sustainability Expo is a rallying community-based
event providing a look at who’s who in the green community.
Canada’s largest outdoor green festival features over
100 Exhibits, Interactive Displays, Presentations, Natural
Food Demos, Children’s Activities and Entertainment.
Festival Admission 2008: Includes entry to exhibits, presentations,
entertainment, and access to Gardens and Woodland. Please
bring cash (no ATMs on site). Adults: $10; Seniors 65+ and
Youth 13-18: $7.50; Family Pass: $25 includes 2 adults and
2 youth; Children 12 and under: Free. The Organic Islands
Festival and Sustainability Expo. Live Green. Do Good. Have
Fun! -- Volunteer, Sponsor, Exhibit. www.organicislands.ca
July 10, 2008 6:30-9pm
BCSEA Okanagan Chapter
Meeting
Okanagan College, Kelowna Campus, S-103B, Kelowna BC
Everyone welcome.
July 17, 2008 6:30-9pm
BCSEA Central
Interior Chapter Meeting
Northern Interior Health Unit Auditorium, 1444 Edmonton
St., Prince George BC
Dr. Clemens Hackenberg from Feusdorf, Germany, will be
speaking about renewable energy activities in Europe.
July 21, 2008 7pm
BCSEA Victoria Chapter
Meeting
Burnside Gorge Community Centre, 471 Cecelia Rd., Victoria
BC
Everyone welcome.
July 23, 2008 7-9 pm
BCSEA Comox Valley
Chapter Meeting
Sustainability Centre (above Golden Carriage Restaurant),
5th St, Courtenay BC
Everyone welcome.
Sustainable Energy Events
2008
July - August -
September - October
- November - December
JULY 2008
July 4-6, 2008
Canadian Youth Climate Coalition Summit: Let's Invite
the Elephant Into the Room
University of Alberta, Edmonton AB
Join us in building a national youth movement to confront
one of the largest issues of our time: climate change.
Alberta's Tar Sands are the big elephant in the room. Our
government is talking about taking real action on climate
change without ever questioning the merit of the massive
development in the tar sands as if there is no contradiction
between the two. In 2007, CYCC Council flagged the tar sands
as an area where we need to focus our learning.
It will be a place where we can:
- Learn the intricacies of the situation in the tar sands
at an environmental, social,technical, political and personal
level.
- Understand what activists are already doing on the tar
sands issue.
- Decide on the format and message of a Canadian youth-led
tar sands campaign.
- Get training on media, group building non-violent direct
action, social justice and other topics that are essential
to our campaign toolkit.
- Establish a strong western Canada membership base for
the CYCC.
For more information and to register, please visit www.ourclimate.ca
July 5, 2008 2-4pm
Light House Guest Expert Series
Light House Sustainable Building Centre, 1575 Johnston
St., Vancouver BC
Bill Aniba - Guest Expert on Mechanical Systems
in Stratas
Heating and cooling in modern high rise strata condominium
towers are critical to the comfort and safety of their residents,
and are a key factor in energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.
Bill will present Trotter & Mortons philosophy of viewing
the maintenance of mechanical systems as a long-term business
case the concept of regular, sustainable costs, intended
to avoid catastrophic repairs and optimize operations, which
will reduce annual fuel costs and minimize greenhouse gas
emissions.
Click
here for more info. RSVP to info@sustainablebuildingcentre.com.
This is a free event but a donation of $2-$5 is suggested.
July 7, 2008 12-5pm
Introduction to Energy Modelling for ASHRAE 90.1 (2004)
SFU Harbour Centre, 515 West Hastings Street, Vancouver
BC
This introductory-level workshop will demonstrate the
value of energy modeling and ASHRAE 90.1 (2004) to building
officials, engineers, architects and code users that have
limited or no experience with modeling. They will also introduce
the relationship between energy modeling and proposed requirements
under the new green BC building code. $120 ($95 to members
of UDI, AIBC, NAIOP, BOABC, APEGBC and PIBC). Register online
here.
July 8-9, 2008 8am-5pm
Building Energy Simulation Software Training using EE4
Version 1.70
SFU Harbour Centre, 515 West Hastings Street, Vancouver
BC
This two-day EE4 simulation training workshop will provide
sound knowledge to architects, engineers and other design
professionals of how to add value and appeal to renovation
and new construction clients. Through case studies of modeling
success and real practical project experience, trainees
will learn and understand the benefits of designing and
building to ecoENERGY New Building Designs Validation levels
by using EE4 simulation software.$320 ($300 to members of
UDI, AIBC, NAIOP, BOABC, APEGBC and PIBC). Register online
here.
July 9-11, 2008
Solar Power Project Development and Finance Tutorial
Sheraton Gateway SFO, San Francisco, CA
Incentives, subsidies, tax breaks, creative financing,
a burst of new technologies, renewable portfolio standards
and incipient carbon controls have created a superheated
solar project development market. This tutorial features
experts in the solar industry covering:
- How solar projects of different types are developed,
and when different types of risk structures, deal structures,
business models and financing vehicles are appropriate
- Examples of solar project pro forma financials and contract
documents
- Techniques for making the best use of tax credits in
combination with subsidies and incentives, and avoiding
the 10 worst mistakes
- Detailed market and PV supply/demand forecasts
- Case studies and lessons learned in utility-scale projects,
including permitting, land use issues and solar thermal.
For more information, download the brochure here.
To register, click here
or call 818-888-4444.
July 12, 2008 2-4pm
Light House Guest Expert Series
Light House Sustainable Building Centre, 1575 Johnston
St., Vancouver BC
Harvinder Gill - Guest Expert on Reuse and Recycling
The 3Rs, everybodys heard of them but how can Reduce, Reuse
and Recycle play a part during your home renovation or new-home
project? Learn how to reduce the amount of material being
sent to landfill with simple, easy and cost-effective ideas.
Click
here for more info. RSVP to info@sustainablebuildingcentre.com.
This is a free event but a donation of $2-$5 is suggested.
July 12, 2008 7-10pm
Peak Oil and the Media: How bad can the news get?
Conference room 200/282/284, BCIT Downtown Campus, 555
Seymour St., Vancouver BC
Join us for a panel discussion with some of Metro Vancouver’s
top
journalists about how the media is (and isn’t) reporting
on the imminent
global energy shortage that’s going to change our lives,
and what our city
can do to prepare. Brought to you by Vancouver Peak Oil
and friends.
Tickets $10 in advance, $12 at the door. For more information,
visit http://vancouverpeakoil.org/2008/06/11/peak-oil-the-media/
July 12, 2008 10am-noon
Green Building 101 Workshop for Homes
Light House Sustainable Building Centre, 1575 Johnston
St., Vancouver BC
A two-hour, non-technical workshop for homeowners, apartment-dwellers
and anyone else interested in learning how to green their
home! Cost: $26 including a course workbook. Click
here for more information or to register.
July 14, 2008 7-8pm
Drivers Who Mix Oil and Water
Richmond, BC
The Vancouver Gadgeteers club will show how some car owners
have successfully mixed oil with water to cut their gasoline
consumption by half. A hands-on workshop on converting cars
into water-hybrid vehicles will follow. $40/person for Level-1
workshop. For more info, contact gadgeteers@operamail.com.
July 14-16, 2008
Power Storage Projects & Enabling Technologies Summit
San Diego, CA
Come to San Diego to meet with over 100 decision-makers
and first adopters from utilities and ISOs, technology providers,
energy/facility managers, equity and venture investors,
and analysts and researchers. This will be the first event
to definitively frame the business case and economics of
utility-scale power storage projects, as well as cover storage
for ancillary services and distributed generation. Storage
methods to be discussed include compressed air, thermal
storage, new battery technologies, pumped hydro, flywheels
and ultracapacitors.
Website: www.infocastinc.com/power08
July 16, 2008 1:30pm
Environment Managers Association Golf Tournament and
BBQ
Country Meadows Golf Course, 8400 No. 6 Rd. Richmond
BC
Spend the afternoon networking with the members and guests
of the Environment Managers Association at its annual Summer
Event golf tournament and BBQ. Registration is limited to
36 participants so register early. Cost: EMA Members $50.00
– Guests $75.00 (space permitting). Contact: Krista
Hennebury at 778-859-0243 to register.
July 19, 2008 2-4pm
Light House Guest Expert Series
Light House Sustainable Building Centre, 1575 Johnston
St., Vancouver BC
Joe Walters and Jennifer Urquhart - Guest Experts
on Indoor Air Quality
Joe and Jennifer of the Radec Group will discuss the importance
of a healthy indoor environment and provide solutions to
improve the air quality in your own home.
RSVP to info@sustainablebuildingcentre.com. This is a free
event but a donation of $2-$5 is suggested.
July 19, 2008 5:30-7:30pm
Green Building 201 Workshop for Homes
Light House Sustainable Building Centre, 1575 Johnston
St., Vancouver BC
A two-hour workshop for graduates of Green Building 101
and anyone else interested in improving the energy efficiency
of their home! Cost: $26 including a course workbook. Click
here for more information or to register.
July 20-24, 2008
Pacific NorthWest Economic Region 18th Annual Summit
Westin Bayshore, Vancouver BC
This year's theme: Global Challenges, Regional Solutions.
Join the Honorable Gordon Campbell, U.S. Ambassador to Canada,
David Wilkins plus other government, business and industry
stakeholders for discussions on a wide range of topics including
Clean Energy, GreenTech, Cross-border Trade, Tourism and
Asia-Pacific relations. Register: www.pwner.org/2008summit
July 20-25, 2008
UBC/UW Summer Institute in Sustainability
Vancouver BC
The UBC/UW Summer Institute in Sustainability provides
sustainability managers, strategic planners and institutional
policy makers the opportunity to explore the why and how
of making sustainability a core value in organizations.
The Institute provides a full week of educational activities
so that participants develop a deep understanding of the
issues that surround sustainability planning, program development
and on-going sustainability management.
This intensive professional development program takes place
over five days and an evening at the UBC Point Grey campus
and is delivered in partnership by UBC Continuing Studies,
the UBC Sustainability Office and the University of Washington
Extension. For more information, please visit www.cstudies.ubc.ca/sustainability.
July 21, 2008 12-5pm
Introduction to Energy Modelling for ASHRAE 90.1 (2004)
Hotel Grand Pacific, 463 Belleville Street, Victoria
BC
This introductory-level workshop will demonstrate the value
of energy modeling and ASHRAE 90.1 (2004) to building officials,
engineers, architects and code users that have limited or
no experience with modeling. They will also introduce the
relationship between energy modeling and proposed requirements
under the new green BC building code. $120 ($95 to members
of UDI, AIBC, NAIOP, BOABC, APEGBC and PIBC). Register online
here.
July 22-23, 2008 8am-5pm
Building Energy Simulation Software Training using EE4
Version 1.70
Hotel Grand Pacific, 463 Belleville Street, Victoria
BC
This two-day EE4 simulation training workshop will provide
sound knowledge to architects, engineers and other design
professionals of how to add value and appeal to renovation
and new construction clients. Through case studies of modeling
success and real practical project experience, trainees
will learn and understand the benefits of designing and
building to ecoENERGY New Building Designs Validation levels
by using EE4 simulation software. $320 ($300 to members
of UDI, AIBC, NAIOP, BOABC, APEGBC and PIBC). Register online
here.
July 23, 2008 8-10am
Light House presents: Market Insights Q2 2008
Room 7000, SFU Harbour Centre, 515 Hastings St, Vancouver
BC
Market Insights welcomes experts in the field to speak
to issues of consequence to the BC green building market.
This quarter, guest speaker Roger Bayley will speak about
the Olympic Village development at Southeast False Creek.
Roger Bayley is principal of Merrick Architecture. In his
role as Design Manager for Vancouver's Olympic Village development
he has been instrumental in addressing the concerns and
demands of the City of Vancouver Planning and Permitting
team along with the sustainability objectives and requirements
of the Vancouver Olympic Organizing Committee.
Doors open at 7:30am for breakfast and networking. Cost:
$52.50.
Click
here to register.
July 26, 2008 2-4pm
Light House Guest Expert Series
Light House Sustainable Building Centre, 1575 Johnston
St., Vancouver BC
Eileen Wosnack - Guest Expert on Sustainable Building
Products
Eileen will discuss the trade-off between purchasing certified
green products versus local products, and how to take social
sustainability and responsibility into account when purchasing
building products.
RSVP to info@sustainablebuildingcentre.com. This is a free
event but a donation of $2-$5 is suggested.
July 28, 2008 5:30-7:30pm
Green Building 101 Workshop for Homes
Light House Sustainable Building Centre, 1575 Johnston
St., Vancouver BC
A two-hour, non-technical workshop for homeowners, apartment-dwellers
and anyone else interested in learning how to green their
home! Cost: $26 including a course workbook. Click
here for more information or to register.
July 30, 2008 6-9pm
Green Drinks Vancouver BBQ
Jericho Park (near the concession), Vancouver BC
Green Drinks 'Outdoors' will take place on July 30. All
environmentally-minded people are welcome to join for some
outdoor fun and good conversation.
If you bring food, please bring your own (non-disposable)
plates, cups, utensils etc. One or two communal BBQ's might
be available to use, however to avoid the line-ups, feel
free to bring (and share!) your own BBQ equipment. Play
some volleyball, bocce, soccer or frisbee. Feel free to
bring your own favorite beach/park game. Bring a musical
instrument and play if you feel so inclined (acoustic only
- no microphones). There should be a few activites to take
part in to encourage people to interact, so please feel
free to participate. There will also hopefully be a few
prizes given out for those who play music at the BBQ, and
those who have come a long way (sustainably of course).
Please take home everything you bring, and also a reminder
that no alcohol is permitted in Vancouver Parks as per the
Park Board regulations.
Please RSVP if you plan to attend so that we can gauge the
number of people to expect: greendrinksvancouver@gmail.com
AUGUST 2008
August 9, 2008 10am-noon
Green Building 101 Workshop for Homes
Light House Sustainable Building Centre, 1575 Johnston
St., Vancouver BC
A two-hour, non-technical workshop for homeowners, apartment-dwellers
and anyone else interested in learning how to green their
home! Cost: $26 including a course workbook. Click
here for more information or to register.
August 21-25, 2008
Youth Summit on Sustainable Urban Transportation
Vancouver BC
While the road to urban sustainability may be challenging,
it is also exciting and worthwhile. Cities in Canada and
around the world are taking sustainability seriously and,
as leaders of tomorrow, youth have an important role to
play in creating positive change. From leading by example
to launching new projects and initiatives it is clear that
sustainable transportation matters!
The Youth Summit on Sustainable Urban Transportation creates
an opportunity for delegates to:
- Discuss and discover the role of transit, walking and
cycling in fostering urban sustainability
- Learn about best practices in urban and transportation
planning
- Initiate a mentor assisted project or activity relating
to a sustainable transportation theme
- Build a network of contacts: urban and transportation
planning, the transit industry, quality of life, traffic
calming and urban sustainability
- Meet people with common interests and HAVE FUN!
For more information or to apply, see
the website.
August 25, 2008 5:30-7:30pm
Green Building 101 Workshop for Homes
Light House Sustainable Building Centre, 1575 Johnston
St., Vancouver BC
A two-hour, non-technical workshop for homeowners, apartment-dwellers
and anyone else interested in learning how to green their
home! Cost: $26 including a course workbook. Click
here for more information or to register.
SEPTEMBER 2008
September 8-10, 2008
Green Building Finance & Investment Forum
The Coleman Center, New York, NY
The premium real estate market is going green—don’t
miss your chance to participate. Come to the only forum
where leading developers and investors come together to
profit from green buildings and green retrofits of existing
real estate portfolios.
- Hear thought leaders debate the financial and investment
implications of the latest, most comprehensive statistics
on both new LEED construction and retrofits
- Improve asset performance by learning about emerging
best practices for greening existing building portfolios,
including real-world case studies
- Be prepared for changing tenant demands with the help
of “green leases”
- Position your company for new developments beyond LEED:
net zero/ intelligent buildings, holistic cost/benefit
analysis, quantifying social and environmental values
- Network and facilitate new business with progressive
capital sources
For more information, visit the conference website.
September 15-16, 2008
2008 Canadian Decentralized Energy Conference
Calgary Telus Convention Centre, Calgary AB
Canada's energy industry is transitioning into a balanced
supply mix of centralized and decentralized energy (DE).
DE is energy generation at or near the point of use, irrespective
of size, technology or fuel used - both off-grid and on-grid.
DE brings improved efficiency through reduced line losses
and thermal efficiency gains. However, to reach its maximum
potential, the DE industry must be supported by up-to-date
energy management solutions. Energy policy and regulation
along with grid integration are two primary areas of concern.
They affect all industry stakeholders and several aspects
of the value chain (i.e., utilities, independent power producers,
governments, regulators, manufacturers, housing industry).
For information and regstration please visit the conference
website.
September 15-17, 2008
1st Alternative Energy Sources & Technologies Conference
& Exhibition
Hynes Convention Center, Boston MA
Alternative Energy Sources & Technology will showcase
the leading technologies that will reduce our dependency
on Oil and other finite and environmentally damaging energy
sources. Attendees will come to the Conference from Government,
Utilities, Consultants, Law Firms, Venture Capitalists,
Trade Associations, City Planners, Architects, Corporate
End-users, Engineers, Insurance Companies, Universities,
and so much more.
The Exhibition will feature renewable energy products and
services companies. All sectors of the Energy Industry will
be equally represented. This will include Solar, Wind, Electric,
Hydrogen, Hydrothermal, Waste-to-Energy, and even energy
sources in use today that have undergone substantial innovation.
For more details, see the online
flyer. To speak, sponsor, attend, or exhibit, please
contact the Alternative Energy Group at info@cardellexpo.com.
September 19, 2008 8:30am-4pm
2008 Conservation Connection Forum
Burnside Gorge Community Centre, 471 Cecelia Road, Victoria
BC
The Conservation Connection Forum facilitates co-operation
and communication among the many organizations working on
environmental stewardship and conservation projects in the
Capital Region. This 8th annual event provides opportunities
for in-depth interaction with people working on similar
issues in your community. Learn from each other, forge new
partnerships, strategize together, and celebrate our successes.
For more information contact Habitat Acquisition Trust
at (250) 995-2428 or email: hatmail@hat.bc.ca.
Registration forms available on-line at www.hat.bc.ca.
OCTOBER 2008
October 2-3, 2008
Banff Venture Forum 2008
Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, Banff, Alberta
The Banff Venture Forum showcases the highest potential
early and growth stage technology companies, provides insight
into key industry issues, offers premium networking opportunities
and provides the chance to learn from world-class investment
professionals. Approximately 40 technology companies will
be featured across three streams: Information Technology,
Energy Technology and Life Sciences Technology.
For more information contact Nicola Burdeniuk, Associate
Executive Director, at Nicola@criticalpathgroup.com
or 403-267-2409. Visit
www.banffventureforum.com to register.
October 19-22, 2008
Gender in Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction
Dusit Hotel, Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Women and environment experts have raised concern over
the absence of women in the discourse and debate on climate
change and disaster risk reduction, both of which are global
mainstream issues that are currently impacting the entire
world. The current imperative is for women to understand
the phenomenon of climate change and disaster risk reduction
and their impacts and implications at the individual, household,
community and national levels.
Invited to this congress are parliamentarians, decision
- makers in national governments, environment organizations,
youth leaders and media practitioners, funding/ donor agencies/
organizations (Female and male participants are welcome.)
For more information visit the conference website.
October 22-24, 2008
The First International Trade Show for Renewable Energies
and Energy Saving in South America
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Argentina has every thinkable climate, millions of hectares
of land, water, wind, sun… you name it and this country
has it all. What Argentina doesn’t have, is energy.
It has the “prime materials” and the political
will, but it needs technology, investments and entrepreneurs
who want to come to Argentina and do business now!
For more information: www.r-energy.info/en/
October 29-31, 2008
Coast Waste Management Association 2008 Conference:
Why Waste Energy?
Crown Isle Resort, Courtenay BC
The Coast Waste Management Association (CWMA), are pleased
to be hosting this event which will bring together waste
and recycling professionals from the Island, Central and
Sunshine Coasts. CWMA is a non-profit industry association
that facilitates communication and provides networking and
educational opportunities for members to assist them in
meeting the challenges and opportunities of recycling and
waste management in our region.
For more information, please visit http://cwma.bc.ca/events/2008/conference.htm.
NOVEMBER 2008
November 17-18, 2008
3rd National GeoExchange Business & Policy Forum
Fairmont Royal York, Toronto ON
For information, please visit the website.
DECEMBER 2008
December 8-9, 2008
Canadian Solar Industries Association Conference
Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto, ON
Following the success of the 2007 annual conference CanSIA
is happy to announce that next year’s conference will
take place at the Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto, ON
.
This great venue will enable CanSIA the capacity to develop
an even greater annual conference in 2008. The Westin Harbour
Castle in Toronto, ON will create more opportunities for
trade show participation thus enabling solar vendors and
organizations to build better and stronger relationships
with a greater number of delegates and potential clients.
Stay Tuned – CanSIA expects to have Booth Rates and
a Sponsorship Package available in January 2008. You and
your organization will not want to miss this opportunity!
If you have questions please contact CanSIA at info@cansia.ca
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