Renewables & Alternatives

Sep
25
2014

SESA Solar Seminar— Alberta Passive Solar Greenhouses: Lesson Learned

Solar Energy Society of Alberta
Sep 25 2014 - 1:00am

Free presentation and discussion. No registration required. Refreshments at 6:30pm

Speaker: Rob Avis, Verge Permaculture

Rob and Michelle Avis have been living with and researching a solar greenhouse in Alberta for the past five years. Designed to meet the northern climate challenges of efficiently capturing heat and light while limiting heat loss and providing adequate ventilation, humidity, pest control and snow shedding; their experiment has provided some successes and a lot of wisdom. Rob will also discuss the ideal cold climate greenhouse including such design improvements as thermal curtains, an air lock entry, a water wicking system and a subterranean heat storage system. Read more about SESA Solar Seminar— Alberta Passive Solar Greenhouses: Lesson Learned

Event page on the SESA website

Location

CN Theatre Rm 5-142
MacEwan University City Centre Campus (105 Street Building)
Edmonton , AB
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Energy
Renewables & Alternatives
Agriculture
Energy Conservation
Local Food
May
31
2014

Eco-Solar Home Tour

Eco-Solar Home Tour
May 31 2014 - 6:00pm to 10:00pm
Jun 1 2014 - 6:00pm to 10:00pm

From the Eco-Solar Home Tour website:

The 15th annual Eco-Solar Home Tour is coming for TWO DAYS on the weekend of May 31 and June 1, 2014. The tour is absolutely free! You don't need to pre-register but you will need to make your own way to the homes. With 13 homes on the tour it is difficult (but not impossible!) to see them all. There will be 6 different homes open Saturday and 7 open on Sunday. The homes will be open Saturday and Sunday afternoon from noon until 4 pm.

Read more about Eco-Solar Home Tour
Tour details, home addresses & maps

Location

various locations Edmonton , AB
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Sustainability
Energy
Renewables & Alternatives
Energy Conservation
Electricity Generation & Transmission
Sustainable Communities
Built Environment
Apr
15
2014

Zero 2014

Climate Change and Emissions Management Corporation
City of Edmonton
Apr 15 2014 - 6:00am to Apr 17 2014 - 6:00am

Zero 2014 is hosted in partnership by the Climate Change and Emissions Management (CCEMC) Corporation and the City of Edmonton.

Reduction of the world's greenhouse gas emissions is arguably the greatest challenge of our age–a challenge that is escalating as the world's energy demand continues to grow. Read more about Zero 2014

Conference website

Location

Shaw Conference Centre
9797 Jasper Avenue NW
Edmonton , AB
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Climate Change
Energy
Renewables & Alternatives
Energy Conservation
Jan
23
2014

Net Zero Building Design— Finding the Sweet Spot

Solar Energy Society of Alberta
MacEwan University
Jan 23 2014 - 2:00am

A Green Builders Forum

  • Peter Amerongen - Habitat Studio
  • Dave Turnbull - Landmark Group
  • Stuart Fix - Senior Sustainability Engineer, City of Edmonton
  • Moderated by Brandy Burdeniuk - EcoAmmo

Read more about Net Zero Building Design— Finding the Sweet Spot

Source: Solar Energy Society of Alberta

Location

MacEwan University - CN Theatre Rm. 5-142
10700 104 Avenue NW (105 Street Building)
Edmonton , AB
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Energy
Renewables & Alternatives
Energy Conservation
Built Environment
Feb
06
2014

Green Drinks Edmonton — Alternative Energy

The Local Good
Feb 6 2014 - 2:00am

From the Local Good website:

The Local Good’s own Green Drinks Edmonton returns with the first event of 2014! This month the theme is alternative energy. We’ll bring together local experts on energy issues to discuss the two (or three!) perspectives sides of energy issues. The evening will host a series of bar-table debates on key topics. Guests will be invite to sit-in, participate and meander from one electifying debate to another.

Read more about Green Drinks Edmonton — Alternative Energy
More info & tickets…

Location

Yellowhead Brewery
10229 105 Street NW
Edmonton , AB
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Energy
Renewables & Alternatives
Sustainable Communities
Built Environment
Dec
13
2013

Pembina reacts to creation of Associate Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy in Alberta

Province the first in Canada to establish cabinet role specific to renewables
The Pembina Institute

EDMONTON — Ed Whittingham, Executive Director at the Pembina Institute, made the following statement in response to the swearing in of Donna Kennedy-Glans as Associate Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy:

“The Pembina Institute welcomes Premier Alison Redford’s creation of the role of Associate Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy and the appointment of Donna Kennedy-Glans to the position.

Read more about Pembina reacts to creation of Associate Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy in Alberta
Source: The Pembina Institute
Pembina Institute
Energy
Renewables & Alternatives
Electricity Generation & Transmission
Nov
14
2013

SESA Seminar: Alberta Solar PV Performance - The Real Scoop

Solar Energy Society of Alberta
Grant MacEwan University
Nov 14 2013 - 2:00am

Speaker: Gordon Howell, P.Eng, Howell-Mayhew Engineering

Solar electricity is growing by leaps and bounds in Alberta.  Some reports suggest that solar electricity is cheaper now than grid electricity.  Are you thinking about a solar-electric system on your own house? Read more about SESA Seminar: Alberta Solar PV Performance - The Real Scoop

Solar Seminar Flyer
Source: Solar Energy Society of Alberta

Location

CN Theatre Room 5-142
Grant MacEwan University - City Centre Campus (105 Street Building)
Edmonton , AB
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Renewables & Alternatives
Built Environment
Oct
26
2013

Renewable is doable: Solar Presentation

Gridworks Energy Group Inc.
Oct 26 2013 - 8:00pm

A Public Presentation on Solar Photovoltaics (PV) for Edmonton and solar investing/co-operatives by Randall Benson And Mike Hudema of GRIDWORKS ENERGY GROUP INC.

Event Description

With Don Iveson as Edmonton's new mayor the chances for solar just got a whole lot brighter!

Come to this informative workshop to find out about the possibilities for solar on your rooftop and some creative ways to fund it all. Read more about Renewable is doable: Solar Presentation

Register online

Location

Central Lion's Senior Centre
11113 113 Street NW
Edmonton , AB
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Energy
Renewables & Alternatives
Environmental Technologies
Lifestyle
Built Environment
Oct
09
2013

Integrating Wind and Solar: The German Experience

The City of Edmonton
Transatlantic Climate Bridge
Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany
German-Canadian Centre for Innovation and Research
Oct 9 2013 - 1:00am to 3:00am

Germany is at the forefront of the intelligent integration of wind and solar power into the existing electricity supply system.

Renewable power generation is variable, relying on the availability of wind and solar. With increasing amounts of variable power generation, power systems require new methods of balancing supply and demand as well as new approaches of grid operation. Read more about Integrating Wind and Solar: The German Experience

Location

Art Gallery of Alberta, Ledcor Theatre
2 Sir Winston Churchill Square
Edmonton , AB
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Energy
Renewables & Alternatives

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