Energy Conservation

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 about Earth Hour in Calgary

Location

Olympic Plaza
Calgary , AB
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Climate Change
Energy Conservation
Mar
11
2010

A Super-Insulated Retrofit —The Option for Existing Houses

Solar Energy Society of Canada Inc. (SESCI)
Grant MacEwan University
Mar 11 2010 - 2:00am

Presented by Harold Orr

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

Start with your existing house to save energy, money and green house gas emissions! Come and hear Canada’s legendary figure in energy efficient construction present the findings from his latest project. This talk will be of interest to home owners, builders, engineers and architects. Read more about A Super-Insulated Retrofit —The Option for Existing Houses

Location

CN Theatre Room 5-142, 105 Street Building
Grant MacEwan University (105 Street and 105 Avenue)
Edmonton , AB
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Energy Conservation
Built Environment
Jan
14
2010

SESCI Seminar Series: Extreme Energy Efficiency - The Nuts and Bolts of a Better Building Envelope

Solar Energy Society of Canada Inc. (SESCI) - Northern Alberta Chapter
Grant MacEwan University
Jan 14 2010 - 2:00am to 4:00am

Say goodbye to your furnace? Habitat Studio and Workshop has successfully built three homes in Edmonton that are so efficient that they can be each be heated on a -30C day with a few hair dryers. How did they do it? The builders of these homes will be sharing detailed tips and techniques on how to do this without breaking the bank. This presentation on the future of cold-climate construction will be of interest to builders, designers, and homeowners. Read more about SESCI Seminar Series: Extreme Energy Efficiency - The Nuts and Bolts of a Better Building Envelope

Location

CN Theatre, Room #5-142
Grant MacEwan University, 105 Street Building (105 Street and 104 Avenue)
Edmonton , AB
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Energy Conservation
Built Environment
Sep
26
2009

2009 EcoLiving Fair and Speaker Series

EcoLiving Events
Sep 26 2009 - 4:00pm to Sep 27 2009 - 10:00pm

The 2009 EcoLiving Fair & Speaker Series pdf (250 KB) is a two day showcase where indiviudals and groups come together to share information about initiatives and environmental experiences with Calgarians. The Fair and Speaker Series aim to increase Read more about 2009 EcoLiving Fair and Speaker Series

Location

Mount Royal College — Centre for Continuous Learning Building
4825 Mount Royal Gate SW
Calgary , AB
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Renewables & Alternatives
Energy Conservation
Environmental Technologies
Lifestyle
Built Environment
Aug
25
2009

The Path to Energy Independence: Reducing Our Footprint & Utility Bills

The Solar Energy Society of Canada, Northern Alberta Chapter
Grant MacEwan College

To register: http://www.solaralberta.ca
For information: 780.439.5608 / Reg. Fee: $250.00
Class runs Sept. 1 - Oct. 20 Tuesdays (6:30 - 9:30 p.m.)
Grant MacEwan College City Centre Campus Room 5-158

The Solar Energy Society of Canada and Grant MacEwan College present an expanded eight-week evening class focusing on Energy Efficiency; Solar Electricity; Solar Hot Water; Passive Solar Design, Non-toxic building and Green Transportation. Read more about The Path to Energy Independence: Reducing Our Footprint & Utility Bills

Sustainability
Renewables & Alternatives
Energy Conservation
Lifestyle
Jul
18
2009

Riverdale NetZero Open House Tour — Last Chance

Riverdale NetZero Project
Jul 18 2009 - 7:00pm to 10:00pm

We're going to open the Riverdale NetZero energy house one last time for a tour before the new homeowners move in. Several people have said that they've missed seeing the house. Read more about Riverdale NetZero Open House Tour — Last Chance

Location

Riverdale NetZero House
9926 87 Street
Edmonton , AB
See map: Google Maps
Renewables & Alternatives
Energy Conservation
Built Environment
Jun
06
2009

Edmonton's 10th Annual Eco Solar Home Tour

Eco Solar Home Tour
Jun 6 2009 - 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 about Edmonton's 10th Annual Eco Solar Home Tour

Location

Various locations Edmonton , AB
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Renewables & Alternatives
Energy Conservation
Built Environment
May
13
2009

The Carbon Charter: Moving to Carbon Zero in Ten Years

SESCI — Northern Alberta Chapter
TELUS World of Science
May 13 2009 - 1:00am

by Godo Stoyke

Free refreshments at 6:30 pm

Berkeley California is offering “free” solar systems. By 2016 all homes in England must be zero carbon. Buses and trains have no fares in Hasselt, Belgium. All new buildings in Germany are now required to be heated by renewable energy. Read more about The Carbon Charter: Moving to Carbon Zero in Ten Years

Location

TELUS World of Science — Margaret Zeidler Star Theatre
11211 142 Street
Edmonton , AB
See map: Google Maps
Climate Change
Renewables & Alternatives
Energy Conservation
Sustainable Communities
Apr
15
2009

SESI Talk: Passive Solar Construction for Northern Latitudes

SESCI — Northern Alberta Chapter
TELUS World of Science
Apr 15 2009 - 1:00am

Building for the Future Passive: Solar Construction for Northern Latitudes

By Andy Smith P. Eng.

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

Solar Energy Society AGM will follow the talk at 8:30 pm Read more about SESI Talk: Passive Solar Construction for Northern Latitudes

Location

TELUS World of Science — Margaret Zeidler Star Theatre
11211 142 Street
Edmonton , AB
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Renewables & Alternatives
Energy Conservation
Mar
14
2009

Open House: Edmonton's Net Zero Energy homes

Riverdale Net Zero Energy House
Mill Creek Net Zero Energy House
Mar 14 2009 - 5:00pm to 10:30pm

The interest in net zero energy houses continues to grow. The Riverdale NetZero energy house is open for tours and will soon be occupied by its new owners; the Mill Creek NZE house is now fully insulated; the Belgravia NZE house starts construction in May; the South Windsor Park NZE house is being designed. We are learning so much about the costs and performance of these revolutionary houses and are seeing more and more opportunities for optimisation and cost reduction. Read more about Open House: Edmonton's Net Zero Energy homes

Locations

Mill Creek NetZero House
9805 84 Avenue
Edmonton , AB
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Riverdale NetZero House
9926 87 Street
Edmonton , AB
See map: Google Maps
Renewables & Alternatives
Energy Conservation
Built Environment

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