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"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has."
- Margaret Mead

Publications

"Anyone who thinks that an economy can be expanded for ever,
within the confines of a finite planet, is either a madman or an economist."
- Economist Kenneth Boulding

BCSEA produces periodic policy documents, newsletters and updates. Here are links to these as well as to other directories and compiled information.

President's Report 2006-07 (PDFPDF - 140KB)
Sustainable Energy Solutions & Policies
The Joule

Watt's Happening
Sustainable Energy Directory
Climate Change & Sustainable Energy Background Documents
Recommended Reading

BCSEA Sustainable Energy Solutions & Policies: Two documents prepared for the BC government. Click here


The Joule: BCSEA's quarterly newsletter.

New! Issue #11 - Oct 2007 (HTML) Oct 2007 (PDFPDF - 517KB)

In this issue:

    Transition Towns Plan for a Better Future With Less Oil
    My Experience with Conversion to a PHEV
    Building a Solar Toilet and Shower in the Kootenays
    Climate Solutions Portfolio
    Millijoules

  • Issue #10 - June 2007 (HTML) June 2007 (PDFPDF - 990KB)
  • Issue #9 - March 2007 (HTML) March 2007 (PDFPDF - 860KB)
  • Issue #8 - Dec 2006 (HTML) or Dec 2006 (PDF - 785KB)
  • Issue #7 - June 2006 (HTML) or June 2006 (PDF - 1.08MB)
  • Issue #6 - Feb 2006 (HTML) or Feb 2006 (PDF - 563KB)
  • Issue #5 - Oct 2005 (HTML) or Oct 2005 (PDF - 1.54MB)
  • Issue #4 - May 2005 (HTML) or May 2005 (PDF - 2.3MB)
  • Issue #3 - Jan 2005 (HTML) or Jan 2005 (PDF - 1.8MB)
  • Issue #2 - Oct 2004 (HTML) or Oct 2004 (PDF - 1.6MB)
  • Issue #1 - July 2004 (HTML) or July 2004 (PDF - 236KB)

    (Tip for reading PDFs online: Use the ZOOM feature to get the text to a size that is good for you to read, use the SCROLL BARS at the right and bottom to scroll around.)

    If you have a story that might interest our members, please send it to us.


Watt's Happening?
BCSEA members receive a monthly newsletter called "Watt's Happening", with news and updates on our chapters and projects. If you'd like to receive a copy, just sign up to become member!


Sustainable Energy Directory
We are holding the vision that the Sustainable Energy Directory will grow into a complete, province-wide listing of every business which offers a sustainable energy product or service, including energy efficiency, energy, transport, and green architecture and building. Entries are free for BCSEA members. Click here for details.


Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Background Documents


Recommended Reading
Recommended reading from New Society Publishers. Build your sustainability library, and support the BCSEA at the same time:

PHOTOVOLTAICS

From site assessment to systems troubleshooting, this is a complete textbook on the installation and maintenance of solar electrical systems.

MICROHYDRO

An informative, hands-on guide to one of the most cost-effective energy resources, hydro power. Focuses on microhydro systems for personal energy.

TOWARD SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY

Offers practical suggestions and innovative solutions to a wide range of municipal and community problems in clear, accessible language.

SUPERBIA!

Contains 32 innovative ways in which citizens, working cooperatively with their neighbors, can transform their neighborhoods -- both urban and suburban -- to create a greater sense of community.

DIVORCE YOUR CAR!

Explores how we got into this traffic jam, and how we can step out of our auto-dependence. Chockfull of practical tips!

STORMY WEATHER: 101 SOLUTIONS FOR CLIMATE CHANGE

User-friendly solutions ranging from energy efficiency and organic farming, to transitioning from fossil fuels to solar, wind, and tidal energy. Emphasizes Solutions!

EARTHFUTURE

By the BCSEA's own Guy Dauncey, Earthfuture is a provocative collection of over 30 glimpses into the next century possible future. Fast, entertaining, and informative sustainable stories.

POWERDOWN

An non-fiction adventure exploration of the realistic options available to industrial societies as oil and natural gas run out.

THE PARTY'S OVER

Discusses the end of oil, energy alternatives, resource wars, and the need for resource conservation and a slower-paced, low-energy, sustainable society in the future.

CROSSING THE RUBICON

An in-depth revelation on Peak Oil, intentions of 9/11, and the unraveling of industrial society.

FACILITATOR'S GUIDE TO PARTICIPATORY DECISION-MAKING

A bestseller that provides tools for putting democratic values into practice in groups and organizations.

THE SUSTAINABLE KITCHEN

Brings sustainable and seasonal cuisine out of restaurants and glossy magazines and into the home where it can flourish on an everyday basis with locally available produce.

Your suggestions are welcome.

Last updated June 11, 2007.