Renewables & Alternatives

Jul
30
2015

Canada lacks comprehensive strategy to support its growing clean energy sector: report

Without coordinated effort federally and provincially, Canada could lose a significant share of the global market for its clean energy technology

Pembina Institute

VANCOUVER — A new report examining policies and programs that support growth and development of companies in the clean technology (cleantech) sector has uncovered significant shortcomings in Canada’s approach, and a lack of a clear policy framework federally and provincially.

The policy “report card” — authored by the Pembina Institute and commissioned by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) — examined three types of policy categories: those that support domestic deployment opportunities, those that encourage business growth and those that help companies access export opportunities. Read More

Source: Pembina Institute
Pembina Institute
Energy
Renewables & Alternatives
May
13
2015

Learning Session—EcoCity Edmonton: Community Sustainability Grants

Alberta Ecotrust Foundation
City of Edmonton
May 13 2015 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Announcing EcoCity Edmonton: Community Sustainability Grants!

We are pleased to partner with the City of Edmonton to deliver environmental grants to help support energy literate citizens with energy conserving lifestyles and a strong shift to active and public transportation. Read More

Source: Alberta Ecotrust Foundation

Location

Knowledge Centre, 2nd Floor HSBC Building
10250 101 Street NW
Edmonton , AB
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Alberta Ecotrust
Fresh Water
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Sustainability
Energy
Renewables & Alternatives
Air Quality
Energy Conservation
Sustainable Communities
May
13
2015

Learning Session—EcoCity Edmonton: Community Sustainability Grants

Alberta Ecotrust Foundation
City of Edmonton
May 13 2015 - 1:00am to 3:00am

Announcing EcoCity Edmonton: Community Sustainability Grants!

We are pleased to partner with the City of Edmonton to deliver environmental grants to help support energy literate citizens with energy conserving lifestyles and a strong shift to active and public transportation. Read More

Source: Alberta Ecotrust Foundation

Location

Stanley A. Milner Public Library
7 Winston Churchill Square
Edmonton , AB
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Alberta Ecotrust
Fresh Water
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Sustainability
Energy
Renewables & Alternatives
Air Quality
Energy Conservation
Sustainable Communities
Mar
25
2015

Solar Drinks

Solar Energy Society of Alberta
Mar 25 2015 - 11:00pm to Mar 26 2015 - 1:00am

Solar Drinks is an opportunity to network, meet people in the solar industry and enjoy a meal or a drink before SESA seminars. Solar Drinks will take place in the back room at the classic Mercer Tavern (10363 104 St.) two blocks from MacEwan University's CN Theatre, the site of the seminars. Come enjoy some good conversation and nourishment before the seminar. Read More

Location

Mercer Tavern
10363 104 Street NW
Edmonton , AB
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Renewables & Alternatives
Sustainable Communities
Built Environment
Mar
26
2015

SESA Seminar: Net Zero Energy - Ready For Prime Time?

Solar Energy Society of Alberta
Mar 26 2015 - 1:00am

Peter Amerongen, Habitat Studios

Free admission and refreshments - come early for good seating.

After years of pioneering and experimentation Net Zero Energy housing is ready for prime time. National Resources Canada’s R2000 Net Zero Energy Pilot is intended to demonstrate road ready solutions that will work anywhere in Canada, on any site, with readily available products and materials. Detailed tracking of these houses will also be used to support the development of a new Net Zero Energy certification being developed in conjunction with Canada’s new improved Energuide Rating System. Of the 13 projects across Canada, Habitat Studio’s McKernan project in Edmonton will be most northerly and the first completed.

Veteran net zero energy builder, Peter Amerongen, will discuss the solutions that will be part of our carbon neutral future: An optimized blend of integrated design, near Passive House levels of conservation, heat pumps and renewable energy generation. Besides discussing the rational and implications of these measures, he will also present examples of their being applied to larger buildings. Read More

Seminar Poster
Source: Solar Energy Society of Alberta

Location

CN Theatre Rm 5-142
MacEwan University City Centre Campus (105 Street Building)
Edmonton , AB
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Renewables & Alternatives
Sustainable Communities
Built Environment
Dec
19
2014

Pembina reacts to Alberta government’s extension of climate change regulations

The Pembina Institute

CALGARY — Chris Severson-Baker, managing director of the Pembina Institute, made the following comments in response to the Government of Alberta’s announcement that its climate change regulations are being extended: Read More

Source: Pembina Institute
Pembina Institute
Climate Change
Atmosphere
Energy
Renewables & Alternatives
Energy Conservation
Conventional Oil & Gas
Coal
Electricity Generation & Transmission
Oil Sands
Sep
30
2014

Phasing Out Coal — A Healthy Decision

University of Calgary
Sep 30 2014 - 2:30pm to 5:30pm

Coal-fired plants make people sick and die, particularly children and those with chronic illnesses, and they cost society huge amounts of money desperately needed for other purposes.
—Dr Alan Lockwood, MD, The Silent Epidemic, MIT, 2012

The majority of Alberta's electricity is generated by coal fired plants (Alberta Energy, 2012). The research is now clear that burning coal comes with substantial human health costs. In Alberta alone coal contributes to over 100 fatalities and more than 4,000 asthma symptom days every year (Alberta study here). What are the impacts of coal on human health? How can Alberta include health issues related to burning coal in its energy strategy? Read More

Full conference details & registration information

Location

MacHall A (lower level)
MacEwan Student Centre, University of Calgary (2500 University Drive NW)
T2N 1N4 Calgary , AB
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Atmosphere
Energy
Renewables & Alternatives
Air Quality
Coal
Electricity Generation & Transmission
Environmental Health
Sep
30
2014

Phasing Out Coal — A Healthy Decision

Solar Energy Society of Alberta
Alberta Coal Phase-Out Network
Sep 30 2014 - 1:00am to 2:30am

Coal-fired plants make people sick and die, particularly children and those with chronic illnesses, and they cost society huge amounts of money desperately needed for other purposes.
—Dr Alan Lockwood, MD, The Silent Epidemic, MIT, 2012

The research is now clear that burning coal comes with substantial human health costs. In Alberta alone, coal contributes to over 100 fatalities and more than 4,000 asthma symptom days every year (A Costly Diagnosis, 2013). The majority of Alberta's electricity is generated by coal-fired plants. Read More

Event page on the SESA website

Location

CN Theatre (Room 5-142)
MacEwan University City Centre Campus
Edmonton , AB
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Atmosphere
Energy
Renewables & Alternatives
Air Quality
Coal
Electricity Generation & Transmission
Environmental Health
Oct
20
2014

Panels Not Pipelines: A Speaking Tour About Solutions

Alberta Tar Sands Network
Oct 20 2014 - 6:00am

Alberta has faced more than its fair share of environmental and fiscal horror stories. The province's chaotic emphasis on hydrocarbon development has delivered endless pipeline leaks, growing bitumen pollution and unaccountable one-party government. These problems have left many Albertans wondering if we could write a different story. A story that still creates jobs and keeps our economy strong but without the environmental downside.

Luckily those solutions are readily at hand and Alberta is the perfect place to implement them. Read More

Read more about your speakers

Location

Maskwacis , AB
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Climate Change
Energy
Renewables & Alternatives
Conventional Oil & Gas
Oil Sands
Pipelines

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