Renewables &amp; Alternatives

Biodiversity and Wildlife

Fresh Water

Water & Watershed Management

Wilderness & Parks

Air Quality

Water Quality

Riparian Areas

Local Food

Feb

26

2016

The Solar Opportunity—Small Scale Investment Options

Feb 26 2016 - 2:00am to 3:30am

Solar energy is a growing, healthy industry in Alberta. It is more profitable than ever to put a solar PV system on your home or business and sell excess power to the utility grid. You can purchase or lease a system for your house. If you are renting or have property without solar access, you still have options. You can invest in a system in your neighborhood via a solar investment co-op. Read more about The Solar Opportunity—Small Scale Investment Options

Location

CN Theatre

MacEwan University City Centre Campus (105 Street Building)

Edmonton , AB

See map: Google Maps

Feb

20

2016

Zero Carbon Laneway House - Open House

Carbon Busters

Feb 20 2016 - 8:00pm to 11:00pm

A 638 square foot garage with an additional 638 square feet of living space, designed to emit no greenhouse gases from operations and be net zero renewably powered on an annual basis, this building demonstrates the future of smart grid- integrated design, featuring electric car charging, a solar wall, air-to-water heat pump, and thermal storage. Read more about Zero Carbon Laneway House - Open House

Facebook event

Location

10822 123 Street NW

Edmonton , AB

See map: Google Maps

Energy Conservation

From the City of Edmonton website:

Feb

10

2016

EcoCity Edmonton: Community Sustainability Grant Learning Session

City of Edmonton

Alberta Ecotrust

Feb 10 2016 - 9:00pm to 10:00pm

Feb 11 2016 - 1:00am to 2:00am

We are partnering with Alberta Ecotrust to deliver environmental grants to help support energy literate citizens with energy conserving lifestyles and a strong shift to active and public transportation.

We believe these grants, available to non-profits, community leagues, schools and charities, will engage Edmontonians to work on these challenges and provide them with support to collaborate and to create positive environmental change in their own backyards.

The focus will be on community projects that help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Examples of neighbourhood projects include:

Walking school bus

Installation of solar panels on a community facility

Tool-lending library

You must attend one of the learning sessions to apply for the grants.
Read more about EcoCity Edmonton: Community Sustainability Grant Learning Session

Learn more about the EcoCity Edmonton grants on the Alberta Ecotrust website

Source: City of Edmonton

Location

City of Edmonton Knowledge Centre, 2nd Floor HSBC Building

10250 101 Street NW (attached to the City Centre Mall West)

Edmonton , AB

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Alberta Ecotrust

Bicycling & other human-powered transport

Feb

12

2016

Solar PV and Biomass information for Northern Communities

Peace River Environmental Society

Feb 12 2016 - 4:00pm to 11:00pm

Municipal Councils and CAO’s and MLA’s are cordially invited to an information day on Solar electricity and Biomass energy for communities in Northern Alberta. Read more about Solar PV and Biomass information for Northern Communities

Location

Springfield School Gymnasium

7701 99 Street

Peace River , AB

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Peace River Environmental Society

Nov

27

2015

SESA Seminar: Solar Systems—The Home Owner Experience

Nov 27 2015 - 2:00am to 3:30am

Solar electric, solar heating, solar hot air or solar hot water systems are going in all over Alberta. Some of them are 20 or more years old. Come hear from the homeowners that are utilizing these technologies every day. Solar system owners will share their motivations, details of finances, neighbor’s reactions, both anticipated and unanticipated results and highlights of the process.

Come to Solar Drinks before the event to eat and network!

Location

CN Theatre (Room 5-142)

MacEwan University City Centre Campus (105th Street Building)

Edmonton , AB

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Built Environment

Nov

26

2015

SESA Seminar: Solar Systems—The Home Owner Experience

Nov 26 2015 - 2:00am to 3:30am

Free SESA Seminar in Calgary, Open to the Public.

Solar electric, solar heating, solar hot air or solar hot water systems are going in all over Alberta. Some of them are 20 or more years old. Come hear from the homeowners that are utilizing these technologies every day. Solar system owners will share their motivations, details of finances, neighbor’s reactions, both anticipated and unanticipated results and highlights of the process. Read more about SESA Seminar: Solar Systems—The Home Owner Experience

Location

Room NR112, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

1301 16 Avenue NW

Calgary , AB

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Alberta Medical Association

Built Environment

Nov

09

2015

For health’s sake, it’s time to phase-out coal-fired electricity generation

Health, clean energy and environment groups come together to call for an end to Alberta’s dirty coal problem

Pembina Institute

Asthma Society of Canada

Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment

Health Sciences Association of Alberta

The Lung Association, Alberta & NWT

Greengate Power Corporation

CALGARY — World leaders will converge on Paris next month for climate change talks. Alberta is developing a strategy to demonstrate its intention to contribute to the global imperative of tackling climate change. Phasing out coal for producing electricity promises to be a hallmark of this strategy.

The time has come to bring greater attention to the public health benefits that would be realized by accelerating the phase out of coal-fired electricity. Read more about For health’s sake, it’s time to phase-out coal-fired electricity generation

Source: Pembina Institute

Pembina Institute

Air Quality

Coal

Environmental Health

Nov

14

2015

Edmonton's Community Energy Forum

Nov 14 2015 - 4:00pm to Nov 15 2015 - 12:00am

Inspiring sustainable action in your city

Please join the City of Edmonton and community partners for a one-day forum to discuss issues of energy transition, climate change and building a sustainable future. The intent of this one-day event is for citizens to:

learn more about Edmonton's Community Energy Transition Strategy
learn from local residents that are leaders in renewable energy, sustainable building, active transportation and urban planning
inspire local action

Source: City of Edmonton

Location

Shaw Conference Centre

Edmonton , AB

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Bicycling & other human-powered transport

Sep

09

2015

21st Century Energy—Transitioning to Clean Energy, Alberta's Opportunity

Alberta Wilderness Association

Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment

Sep 9 2015 - 1:00am to 2:30am

Doors open at 6:30 pm. Speakers and Dialogue from 7-8:30 pm.

What might the United States teach Albertans about the ramping up to healthier and climate protective energy? How quickly can coal be phased out and how can Albertans help the energy transition? Read more about 21st Century Energy—Transitioning to Clean Energy, Alberta's Opportunity