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
Jun
08
2013

EcoLiving Tour

EcoLiving Events
Jun 8 2013 - 3:00pm to 9:00pm

From the EcoLiving website:

This is a great opportunity for home buyers to see the technology installed and working; ask questions about costs; and ask questions about successes and challenges.

Read more about EcoLiving Tour
Tour Details & Ticket Information on the EcoLiving website

Location

various locations Calgary , AB
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Energy
Renewables & Alternatives
Energy Conservation
Electricity Generation & Transmission
Sustainable Communities
Built Environment
Jun
01
2013

Eco-Solar Home Tour

Eco-Solar Tour
Jun 1 2013 - 6:00pm to 10:00pm

From the Eco-Solar Tour website:

When is the Tour?

The 14th annual Eco-Solar Home Tour is on Saturday June 1, from noon until 4 pm. You will be able to soak up the first-hand experience of homeowners and other experts with a wide variety of energy and water resource-saving technologies in new construction and retrofit applications.

 

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Tour Details and Schedule on the Eco-Solar Tour website

Location

various locations Edmonton , AB
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Energy
Renewables & Alternatives
Energy Conservation
Electricity Generation & Transmission
Sustainable Communities
Built Environment
May
28
2013

Eco-Solar Tour of Energy Efficient Buildings

Eco-Solar Tour
May 28 2013 - 6:00am to May 31 2013 - 6:00am
Jun 3 2013 - 6:00am to Jun 6 2013 - 6:00am

From the Eco-Solar Tour website:

After many years of arranging tours of homes in Edmonton, the Eco-Solar Tour is branching out to commercial buildings. This year we will be conducting the second Eco-Solar Tour of Energy Efficient Buildings.

 

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Tour Details and Schedule on the Eco-Solar Tour website

Location

various locations Edmonton , AB
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Energy
Renewables & Alternatives
Energy Conservation
Electricity Generation & Transmission
Sustainable Communities
Built Environment
Jan
17
2013

Earthbag Building Presentation

ReThink Red Deer
Jan 17 2013 - 1:30am to 4:00am

ReThink Red Deer is back at it in the new year with a great presentation on natural building!

Evonne and Robert Smulders, owners of Sage Permaculture in Black Diamond, AB create environments that embrace the patterns of nature. Spend the evening imagining a future where we are all builders and dreamers as we take a journey through the building process for an Earthbag building site in Joshua Tree, California. Read more about Earthbag Building Presentation

Source: ReThink Red Deer

Location

Margaret Parsons Theatre
Red Deer College
Red Deer , AB
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ReThink Red Deer
Energy Conservation
Sustainable Communities
Built Environment
Jun
04
2012

Eco Solar Commercial Tour

Eco Solar Tour
Jun 4 2012 - 5:00pm to Jun 8 2012 - 9:00pm

The capital cost of a commercial building is only 8% of the life cycle costs. Come and visit a new breed of commercial building being built now in Edmonton!

The Inaugural Eco Solar Commercial Tour

After many years of arranging tours of homes in Edmonton the Eco Solar Tour is branching out to commercial buildings. This year as part of Environment Week we have arranged tours of 5 different commercial buildings to demonstrate energy efficient practices. Read more about Eco Solar Commercial Tour

Full tour details

Location

various locations Edmonton , AB
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Energy
Renewables & Alternatives
Energy Conservation
Electricity Generation & Transmission
Environmental Technologies
Sustainable Communities
Built Environment
Jun
09
2012

Eco Solar Home Tour

Eco Solar Tour
Jun 9 2012 - 6:00pm to 10:00pm

There has never been a more compelling time to shrink our ecological footprint. Come and see how you can take action with your own home!

When is the Tour?

The 13th annual Eco Solar Home Tour is onSaturday June 9th, from noon to 4 pm. You will be able to soak up the first-hand experience of homeowners and other experts with a wide variety of energy and water resource-saving technologies in new construction and retrofit applications. Read more about Eco Solar Home Tour

Full details on the tour

Location

various locations Edmonton , AB
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Energy
Renewables & Alternatives
Energy Conservation
Electricity Generation & Transmission
Environmental Technologies
Sustainable Communities
Built Environment
Oct
15
2011

Green Building & Solar Tour

Parkland Net-Zero House Project
Oct 15 2011 - 7:30pm to 10:30pm

Thanks to Gordon Howell of Howell-Mayhew Engineering for pointing us to this open house opportunity

We have invested literally hundreds of hours into this learning curve and have networked with some of the most knowledgeable people in the sustainable building industry in Alberta. On Saturday, October 15th, we will be opening our home to the public to come and meet some of these forward thinking people and learn some of the many ways we can live a greener, healthier, more sustainable life. Read more about Green Building & Solar Tour

Source: Parkland Net-Zero House Project

Location

Spruce Grove , AB
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Renewables & Alternatives
Energy Conservation
Built Environment
Sep
12
2011

Passive House Design & Construction Training Course

Canadian Passive House Institute
Sep 12 2011 - 6:00am to Sep 16 2011 - 6:00am

Join us for our 2011 Passive House Training Course in Calgary, AB September 12-16, 2011.  Each course is a challenging and intensive full week of instruction, and is aimed at Canadian building professionals who have a passion to learn the art of Passive House design, the world’s leading standard in low‐energy, sustainable construction. This is the only course in North America based on the 2010 international Passive House training program (CEPH). We work in collaboration with the Passivhaus Institut in Germany, the world authority on this type of construction, and with the international Passive House community. Read more about Passive House Design & Construction Training Course

More details on the course content, fees, payment and conditions
Registration & Payment

Location

CMHC Office
Suite 200, 1000 7 Avenue SW
Calgary , AB
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Energy Conservation
Built Environment

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