Upcoming Events

Jamee will discuss the building process and attributes of a net-zero energy sustainable building she recently completed in Ontario. The building features include prefabricated strawbale walls, hempcrete insulation, rainwater collection, interior greywater treatment, compost toilets, and much more. Many of these features can be incorporated into conventional building practices and sustainable retrofits for typical homes. She'll discuss the benefits of using sustainable materials not only for the health of the planet, but for occupants’ health as well, and where to find these healthy and cost-effective materials.

The University of Victoria Environmental Studies Students' Association (ESSA) will be hosting an undergraduate conference on the theme of sustainability.

We are currently looking for submissions from undergraduate students interested in presenting at the conference.

Mark Terry's new climate change documentary The Antarctica Challenge: A Global Warning underlines these realities with some of the latest and increasingly sobering scientific findings.

The documentary focuses on new discoveries made related to the ozone hole, the diminishing populations of penguins and other marine life, the greening of the world's largest desert, warming temperatures, glacial melting and increased world sea level.

Before the film screening, there will be a free Sustainability Fair in the lobby, running from 5:30 - 7:00 PM. Come learn about sustainable energy from local clubs and businesses before you watch the award-winning sustainable energy documentary 'FUEL'! Film passes are $5 for students, and $10 for general audience.

FUEL is a riveting film about one man's investigation into alternative energy sources to fossil fuels, with rave reviews from more than just the environmental community. I hope you can come see this fascinating and inspiring film!

Electricity and related policy issues continue to command significant interest in British Columbia at the consumer, supplier and government levels.

Since the last B.C. Power Summit in 2009, security of supply and related cost issues have taken on a particular prominence in light of BC Hydro resource planning, major capital project and revenue requirement applications to the Utilities Commission, and appeals of the Commission’s decision regarding BCTC’s Interior to Lower Mainland Transmission Project.