Alberta has tremendous clean sustainable renewable resources. Come hear how to make the transition from one who really knows. Paul Gipe is a pioneer in developing renewable energy policies all over North America. Instrumental in architecting the successful Ontario Green Energy Act Mr. Gipe is an authority on what works and what doesn’t in Canada.
Free presentation and discussion. No registration required. Free refreshments at 6:30 pm +Read more »
Class runs September 14 – October 26 (Tuesdays 6:30 - 9:30pm) Registration Fee: $250.
The Solar Energy Society of Alberta and the Grant MacEwan Institute of Environmental Studies presents a seven-week evening class focusing on Energy Efficiency; Solar Electricity; Solar Hot Water; Solar Home Design, Non-toxic building and Green Transportation. The class includes a Saturday tour of solar installations. Read more »
With ten bicycle-powered generators, Music is a Weapon will be highlighting the importance and approachability of sustainable energy! Highlighting local artists & musicians, the afternoon will include live music, a drum circle, free bicycle tune ups and special guests.
Come hop on a bike and be part of the electricity during the city's first People Powered Party!
Hosted by Sunshine Treeshade, featuring Lily Wansink, Alexander Chemist, audio/rocketry, The Frank, and Define the Line, with words from Councillor Don Iveson. Read more »
OTTAWA, ON — Marlo Raynolds, Executive Director of the Pembina Institute, made the following statement in response to today's announcement by Environment Minister Jim Prentice of future federal regulations for greenhouse gas emissions from coal-fired electricity:
“Minister Prentice’s commitment in principle to put an end to conventional coal-fired electricity is very welcome. A continued reliance on conventional coal would make achieving adequate greenhouse gas reductions in Canada virtually impossible.
Many communities in Alberta are feeling the heat from a variety different resource extractive industries - coal, oil, gas, tar sands, nuclear, etc. For the most part these industries come under the guise as energy and job providers, but in reality the burden of the toxic legacy they will leave on the land, water, and community far outweighs any short-term job benefits. In Alberta, oil and gas extraction actually produces the least amount of jobs per dollar invested compared to health care, education, construction and transportation. Read more »
OTTAWA - Sierra Club Canada supports the federal government's international commitment to eliminate subsidies to the oil and gas industry. The estimated $2 billion in tax breaks and incentives would be of greater benefit to Canada invested in green jobs and producing renewable energy.
"Two billion dollars invested in renewable energy could close a coal plant and create hundreds of new green jobs in Nova Scotia," said John Bennett, Executive Director of Sierra Club Canada. Read more »