Energy Conservation

Source: Pembina Institute

Mar

22

2011

Pembina reacts to 2011 federal budget

Budget ignores opportunities to create new jobs and compete in clean energy economy

Pembina Institute

OTTAWA, ON — Tim Weis, director of renewable energy and efficiency policy for the Pembina Institute, made the following statement about today's federal budget:

"It's encouraging to see the government continue the ecoENERGY home retrofit program for one more year, since helping homeowners use less energy will reduce greenhouse gas pollution and save Canadians money. Read More

Pembina Institute

Climate Change

Energy

Business & the Environment

Oil Sands

Mar

04

2011

Fossil Fuel Subsidies Campaign

Climate Action Network Canada

Initiative:

Fossil Fuels Subsidies Counter

Climate Action Network Canada has created a Fossil Fuel Subsidies Counter that shows the amount of money per second in tax breaks going to some of the wealthiest companies on the planet. Please post the Counter far and wide and link it back to their Subsidies page on the Climate Action Network Canada website:

http://www.climateactionnetwork.ca/e/fossil-tax-breaks/index.php

And instructions for posting it on websites:

http://www.climateactionnetwork.ca/e/fossil-tax-breaks/index.php?WEBYEP_... Read More

Energy

Electricity Generation & Transmission

Conventional Oil & Gas

Nuclear

Coal

Oil Sands

Coalbed Methane

Pipelines

Jan

27

2011

Remodeling for Net Zero

Solar Energy Society of Alberta

Grant MacEwan University

Jan 27 2011 - 2:00am

A Case Study: An Extreme Makeover for an Existing Edmonton House

An evening presentation by Peter Amerongen, Habitat Studio and Workshop Inc. Read More

Location

Grant MacEwan University, CN Theatre – Rm 5-142

10700 104 Avenue NW

Edmonton , AB

See map: Google Maps

Sustainable Communities

Oct

19

2010

Online Course: Practical Energy Savings for Buildings

Northern Lakes College

Oct 19 2010 - 12:00am

Login this Fall to a course on alternative energy/energy efficiency from the comfort of your home or office computer. That’s right, you don’t have to travel to learn and you still get access to the experts. The courses are all delivered LIVE (real time) and interactive. Read More

Link to the event page on the Eco Solar Home Tour website

Oct

04

2010

Live Online Alternative Energy/Energy Efficiency Courses

Northern Lakes College

Reduce your carbon footprint and take an alternative energy/energy efficiency course online this Fall…

Login this Fall to a course on alternative energy/energy efficiency from the comfort of your home or office computer. That’s right, you don’t have to travel to learn and you still get access to the experts. The courses are all delivered LIVE (real time) and interactive.

Eco Solar Home Tour

Jun 5 2010 - 6:00pm to 10:00pm

Better Choices. Better Homes. Better Lives.

Energy costs are rising.
Daily news is loaded with examples of the effects of climate change.

There has never been a more compelling time to shrink our ecological footprint.
You can take action yourself! Read More

Location

various locations Edmonton , AB

See map: Google Maps

Electricity Generation & Transmission

Environmental Technologies

Apr

15

2010

Approaching Net Zero Energy at the Lowest Possible Cost: A Step-by-Step Path

Solar Energy Society of Canada Inc. (SESCI) Northern Alberta Chapter

Grant MacEwan University

Apr 15 2010 - 1:00am

Peter Amerongen, Habitat Studio and Workshop Ltd.

Free presentation and discussion. Free refreshments at 6:30 pm

Getting as close as possible to Net Zero Energy here on the northern prairies can be a daunting and expensive challenge. With our cold weather and long winter nights it requires a careful blend of conservation in all its forms, passive and active solar collection, as well as solar electricity.

Having worked through the obstacles to net zero energy for three successful projects to date Peter Amerongen, of Habitat Studio and Workshop Ltd, has begun to identify a logical series of steps for designing for maximum net energy reduction at the lowest incremental cost. The sequence that he will present will apply as well to net zero ready and near zero projects. Read More

Location

CN Theatre Rm 5-142

Grant MacEwan University — 105 Street Building (105 Street and 105 Avenue)

Edmonton , AB

See map: Google Maps

Sustainability

Mar

28

2010

The City of Edmonton's Earth Hour Celebration

City of Edmonton

Mar 28 2010 - 1:30am to 3:00am

Join the Global Earth Hour Movement: Support Action on Climate Change

Turn off your lights and come celebrate Earth Hour in front of City Hall. The celebration will be a family-friendly event of local entertainers, kids’ activities and free refreshments.

Participate in the countdown to 8:30 p.m. when the City of Edmonton will switch off the lights of City Hall and other downtown buildings.

For more information visit www.edmonton.ca/EarthHour Read More

Location

City Hall Plaza

Edmonton , AB

See map: Google Maps

Climate Change

Mar

28

2010

Earth Hour in Calgary

EcoLiving Events

City of Calgary

Mar 28 2010 - 2:00am to 3:30am

EcoLiving Events and The City of Calgary presents “Earth Hour in Calgary” at Olympic Plaza. Come out and show that Calgary supports this global initiative. Activities start at 8:00pm and conclude at 9:30pm. Particpate in our countdown, listen to local musicians, discuss climate change solutions and have some hot chocolate heated by the solar power.

Registration is not required but comments are encouraged on either the EcoLiving or Footprint Facebook Site. Read More

Location

Olympic Plaza

Calgary , AB

See map: Google Maps

Climate Change