Public interest in climate change and energy, the economy and the environment have prompted considerable innovation and enterprise for commercializing clean technologies and sustainable communities. The Alberta Council of Technologies and the AB Chapter — Canadian Green Building Council, propose the following forums for the purpose of helping define the status of clean technologies in Alberta and advancing their commercialization.
March 1, 2010
Mayfield Inn, Edmonton
March 3, 2010
Calgary Zoo, Calgary
Registration begins at 2 p.m., event runs until 8:30 p.m.
SEMINAR TOPICS:
COMMUNITY PROJECTS
o Case studies and lessons learned
MUNICIPAL PLANNING AND ENGINEERING
o Issues / Opportunities
RENEWABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES
o A sober assessment
GREEN BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
o Options and standards
COMMUNICATION AND TRANSMISSION
o Smart Grid and Supernet
TRANSPORTATION
o Vehicles and emissions
WATER AND WASTE MANAGEMENT
o Clean, clear and recycled
LOCAL FOOD PRODUCTION
o Sustainable sustenance
FINANCING CLEAN TECH
o Real options
LIFESTYLE CHANGES
o Marketing and communications