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December 2007

Dollars to $ense, Burnaby, BC

Wednesday, December 12

This workshop is designed to help you create and implement an energy action plan for your organization. Learn how to

* assemble an energy management team
* build a strategic framework for energy management in every part of your organization
* develop cost-saving energy management solutions for the short and long term
* access programs that can help you take advantage of those opportunities
* demonstrate leadership in energy efficiency
* enhance your organization's reputation in your community

Registration Fee: $340.00

(additional participants from the same organization pay only $250.00)

More Info: http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/industrial/training-awareness/emp.cfm
Email: steroy@nrcan.gc.ca
Phone: (613) 996-0763

International Day of Climate Action, Vancouver, Kamloops and various locations

Saturday, December 8

On December the 8th, the International Day of Climate Action, join 18 communities (and counting!) across Canada and millions of people
across the world as they mobilize to demand real action for the climate. As world leaders meet in Bali, Indonesia to negotiate for
the Kyoto 2 period, and Canada continues to block international consensus, join us on the streets to let our leaders know that we need
progress from these negotiations.

More Info: http://www.climatechaos.ca/

Global Networking Symposium on Bioengery, Biofuels and Beyond, Calgary, AB

Tuesday, November 13 to Wednesday, November 14

Join us and our impressive line-up of top notch speakers from around the world as they take you through the latest information and most up-to-date trends on:

Global energy supply and demand, now and in the future
The food - fuel challenge in the 21st century
How biofuels are impacting on feed and food costs
Update on the next generation of biofuels
Carbon emission trading - what's in it for you?
Latest bioenergy developments in Europe
Opportunities for agriculture and forestry in bioenergy
Why is smart money investing in bioenergy?

More Info: http://theinnovators.net/bioenergy2007/index.php

2 degrees of fear and desire: a theatrical inquiry into climate change, Vancouver, BC, 7pm each night

Thursday, November 8 to Saturday, November 10

Joked by David Diamond

What stops us from making core behavioural change?

At this event there will be no script, no actors and no play � just �us� and our fears and desires concerning global warming.

This fun, audience-interactive event will provide grassroots community research for Headlines Theatre�s 2 degrees of Adaptation, a Forum Theatre production happening February 21 to March 2, 2008. Your voice is important to this project!

More Info: http://headlinestheatre.com/intro.htm
Email: outreach@headlinestheatre.com
Phone: 604.871.0508

PHEV2007 Conference: Where the Grid Meets the Road, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Thursday, November 1 to Friday, November 2

The conference will focus on the range of opportunities and challenges that Plug-in Hybrid Electrical Vehicle (PHEV) present for sustainable transportation. It will provide a forum for collaboration amongst industry, academia, utilities, governments and institutions to understand how PHEV technologies integrate into current and future transportation systems and the electrical power grid.

More Info: http://www.pluginhighway.ca/

Climate 2050: Technology and Policy Solutions, Montreal, Quebec

Wednesday, October 24 to Friday, October 26

Climate 2050 will bring together notable speakers from government, business and academia to explore the critical technology and policy challenges. In sessions focused on key sectors, the conference will highlight technology potentials and gaps, innovative action in the public and private sectors, and critical policy needs. In cross-cutting sessions, the conference also will examine the broader policies and strategies needed at the national and international levels to mobilize action across economies and the globe.

More Info: http://climat2050.org/
Email: climate2050@unisfera.org
Phone: 514-527-0615
Fax: 514-527-0612

Hot Air: Fixing Canada's Climate Change Catastrophe - Free Public Lecture by Mark Jaccard, SFU Vancouver, Harbour Centre, 515 West Hastings, Room 1900, Vancouver, B.C.

Thursday, October 18

Free Public Lecture
Hot Air: Fixing Canada's Climate Change Catastrophe
Thursday, October 18, 2007, 7:00 p.m.
Simon Fraser University at Harbour Centre, Fletcher Challenge Theatre, Room 1900, 515 West Hastings St., Vancouver, BC
As seating is limited, reservations are recommended. Please email cs-science@sfu.ca to make a reservation or telephone 778.782.5100.

Abstract:
Canadian governments have a legacy of failure in reducing greenhouse gases for the past twenty years. What went wrong and why? What do we need to do if we wish to address this threat to our country and the planet? Mark Jaccard, co-author of �Hot Air: Fixing Canada�s Climate Change Catastrophe�, will answer these questions and explore themes from his recently released book. There will be a presentation followed by questions and discussion with the audience.

Mark Jaccard
Dr. Jaccard has been professor in the School of Resource and Environmental Management at Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, since 1986 � interrupted from 1992-97 while he served as Chair and CEO of the British Columbia Utilities Commission. His PhD is from the Energy Economics and Policy Institute at the University of Grenoble. Mark has served on the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (93-96) and the China Council for International Cooperation on Environment and Development (96-2002). He has chaired several public inquiries, advised governments throughout the world, and is a frequent media contributor. He is a member of Canada�s National Roundtable on the Environment and the Economy and a research fellow at the CD Howe Institute. He has over 90 academic publications. His 2002 book, The Cost of Climate Policy, won the Policy Research Institute award for best policy book in Canada and was shortlisted for the Donner Prize. His 2005 book, Sustainable Fossil Fuels, won the Donner Prize for best policy book in Canada. His most recent book, Hot Air, co-authored with Jeffrey Simpson and Nic Rivers, was published in September 2007 by McClelland and Stewart.

This is the first lecture in the Ting Series � The Reality of Climate Change: Understanding the evidence and how society can adapt. To receive information about subsequent lectures and dialogues, please email cs-science@sfu.ca or telephone, 778.782.5466.

More Info: http://http:/www.sfu.ca/cstudies/science
Email: cs-science@sfu.ca
Phone: 778.782.5466

Ride-Share Week, Greater Vancouver Regional District

Monday, September 17 to Friday, September 21

Ride-Share Week (RSW) is an annual week of promotion and participation in ridesharing in the Greater Vancouver area. R Win prizes by using the Jack Bell Ride-Share database, available online for free at www.ride-share.com. Individuals and businesses can sign up to match journeys and start enjoying greener commutes. To get involved go to www.ride-share.com to register your commute as a driver or passenger. Find out about using a Jack Bell ride-share vehicle or setting up a branded portal.

More Info: http://www.ride-share.com
Email: candido.michelle@gmail.com
Phone: 604 255 7780
Fax: 604 301 3831
700 W 57th Ave, Vancouver, B.C.

Discover Brilliant International Conference and Expo, Seattle, Washington

Monday, September 17 to Wednesday, September 19

Join world class leaders at the convergence of economics, environment and security as we explore innovations in technology and policy that are bringing more value with less impact to buildings, business, utilities, communities and transportation.

More Info: http://www.discoverbrilliant.com
Email: rtynan@athenacompany.com
Phone: 206-686-9330 x 320
Fax: 206-260-3616

Carbon Markets U.S.A. Conference, San Francisco, USA

Tuesday, September 11 to Wednesday, September 12

This unique meeting will bring together the leading US and International experts together for two days of intense, information rich presentations, debates and networking. Understand how one of the World's largest future commodity markets will develop and impact upon your business.

Learn from 25 Global Carbon Experts including:

Commissioner James Boyd, Vice Chairman, California Energy Commission and Terry Tamminen, Energy & Environmental Advisor to Govenor Schwarzenegger

More Info: http://www.greenpowerconferences.com/carbonmarkets/carbonmarkets_sanfrancisco07.html

Sustainable Energy in BC, Sustainable Building Centre, Vancouver

Saturday, August 25

Richard Clarke, chair of the Vancouver chapter of the BC Sustainable Energy Association, will discuss sustainable energy and what works in BC, including wind power, solar hot water and solar photo-voltaic. He will also discuss some of the BC Sustainable Energy Association�s (BCSEA) current projects and how you can get involved - such as engaging the municipalities of GVRD and the Climate Change Game, an educational program taken to over 100 schools and reducing more than 4000 tonnes of G-Hogs (greenhouse gases).

Email: info@sustainablebuildingcentre.com
Phone: 604.682.5960

Achieving Gasoline Competitive Hydrogen in BC, Vancouver, Light House Sustainable Building Centre

Saturday, August 11

The U.S. National Renewable Energy Laboratory said in 1999 that "There are no technical showstoppers to implementing a direct hydrogen infrastructure." Members of Youth Hydrogen will present on how to achieve gasoline competitive hydrogen in British Columbia and their efforts to establish a hydrogen refueling station in the City of North Vancouver.

More Info: http://www.sustainablebuildingcentre.com/event/simon_pickup_guest_expert
Email: info@sustainablebuildingcentre.com

West Coast Convergence for Climate Action, Skamokawa, WA USA

Wednesday, August 8 to Tuesday, August 14

The convergences will be a mix of workshops, meetings, socializing, information sharing and action. With dozens of workshops in community organizing, our current energy state, climate, and environmental justice issues, and the latest techniques in sustainable living and design, participants will gain the skills and knowledge needed to forge a more sustainable planet. This will be a place that encourages discussion on what we are faced with, what the solutions are, how we can achieve them and the diversity in tactics and actions we will need to get there.

More Info: http://www.climateconvergence.org

Going Carbon Neutral � What does this really mean?, Vancouver, Light House Sustainable Building Centre, 2-4pm

Saturday, July 28

This seminar will discuss the current media buzz around climate change, carbon neutrality, and offsetting and will dig deeply into what carbon neutrality really means in peoples' work and lives. We will talk about different kinds of actions that people and organizations can take to meaningfully reduce their GHGs where it really counts, including generation of renewable energy, energy efficiency, lifestyle choices, offsetting, and others.

Email: info@sustainablebuildingcentre.com
Phone: 604.682.5960

EAT LOCAL CHALLENGE! Networking Event, Vancouver, Rhizome Cafe, 6-9pm

Thursday, July 26

"100-Mile Diet Eat Local Challenge" is an opportunity to join folks from all over North America and try out your own local food experiment. From September 1st to October 8th (Thanksgiving) we are inviting people to commit to eating local food for a day, a week, a month, or the full 38 days! It's the simplest, most delicious thing you can do for earth, the local economy and your health!!

Space will be limited - please RSVP: kelly@100milediet.org

More Info: http://100milediet.org/challenge

Bike the Central Valley Greenway for Wheels of Change, Vancouver, BC

Saturday, July 21

The Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition is supporting Wheels for Change a campaign created to offer British Columbians an opportunity to gather together and take positive action on climate change.

If you're in Vancouver, join the VACC in welcoming the Wheels for Change folks to town by coming along on a group ride of the Central Valley Greenway .

More Info: http://www.vacc.bc.ca/

Introducing Green Buildings & LEED to Contractors, Greater Vancouver Regional District, Head Office, 4330 Kingsway, Burnaby, 2nd floor Boardroom

Thursday, June 28

This seminar will present an overview of the LEED requirements from the contractor�s perspective, then delve into the practical details of how project managers and site superintendents can navigate the LEED process to successfully deliver a LEED project.
The presenter will share experience on LEED projects including lessons learned, overcoming common challenges and documentation requirements. Attendees will receive an accompanying guide, Green Construction: Introducing Green Buildings & LEED to Contractors.

More Info: http://www.gvrd.bc.ca/buildsmart/
Email: buildsmart@gvrd.bc.ca
Phone: 604-456-8810

Introducing Green Buildings & LEED® to Contractors, Greater Vancouver Regional District, Head Office, 4330 Kingsway, Burnaby

Thursday, June 28

This seminar will present an overview of the LEED® requirements from the contractor’s perspective, then delve into the practical details of how project managers and site superintendents can navigate the LEED® process to successfully deliver a LEED® project.

The presenter will share experience on LEED® projects including lessons learned, overcoming common challenges and documentation requirements. Attendees will receive an accompanying guide, Green Construction: Introducing Green Buildings & LEED® to Contractors.

More Info: http://www.gvrd.bc.ca/buildsmart
Email: buildsmart@gvrd.bc.ca
Phone: 604-456-8810

Green Building Codes and Policies Workshop, Vancouver, BC

Wednesday, June 27

The February, 2007 Throne Speech announced the development of new unified BC Green Building Code by early 2008. While the City of Vancouver has started development of their green building code, for other municipalities, this is not a possibility. This workshop will focus on what green building code and policy work has been done locally and internationally that could be a useful model when considering the current choices faces by the BC government and BC municipalities. This event will be useful for municipalities, developers, architects, engineers, home builders, urban planners, municipalities and others wanting to stay ahead of the code, and to give input into code development.

More Info: http://www.cascadiagbc.org/resources/buildings-in-balance-2007/buildings-in-balance-2007#green-building-codes-and
Venue: Floral Hall, VanDusen Botanical Garden 5251 Oak Street

Saving Saturday's: Rotary's Global Race for Water, Riverside Park Kamloops BC, 11am to 1:30pm

Saturday, June 23

Come watch our race to save water! Classroom initiatives in our School District 73 will culminate in bucket brigade races highlighting the importance of teamwork in local and global problem solving. This event will raise awareness and money for local climate change solutions and global water scarcity.

Email: accesbob@telus.net
Phone: 1-250-578-8519
Fax: 1-250-578-8514

A Climate for Change: A Smaller Footprint for a Healthier Planet, Vancouver, BC

Monday, June 18

What can business, government and individuals do to reduce their environmental footprint, and work towards more sustainability?

Organized by The Vancouver Board of Trade, British Columbia�s Ministry of the Environment, Vancouver Aquarium, and Nature Conservancy of Canada, the day-long A Climate for Change Conference features local and international experts, and a special keynote address by Premier Gordon Campbell.

Conference speakers and panelists will identify how we impact the environment, and highlight the choices, options and challenges facing business, government and individuals.

More Info: http://www.boardoftrade.com/vbot_events.asp?pageID=32&EventPage=ED&eventid=1290

Anybody Can Make a Solar Oven, Granville Island, 1496 Cartwright Street, Vancouver B.C.

Saturday, June 9

You'll get that warm feeling by creating you own beach or summer camp cooker, that can bake up to 260*F, powered simply by the sun. You can even design an oven that can fold, for travel or storage.

Let's give the practice of burning wood for campfires "a brake" by using solar ovens! This event is free.

All "kids" from 6 to 106 are invited to create free-form solar ovens. Anybody can make energy!

There will be three solar oven workshops - 11:00 PM, 12:30 PM, 2:00 PM at the Kids Only Market, Granville Island. Presented by the Solar Power Roadshow.

More Info: http://solar-ovens.blogspot.com/
Phone: 604-739-7717

Introducing Green Buildings & LEED to Contractors, Greater Vancouver Regional District, Head Office, 4330 Kingsway, Burnaby, 2nd floor Boardroom

Friday, June 8 to Thursday, June 28

More Info: http://www.gvrd.bc.ca/buildsmart/
Email: buildsmart@gvrd.bc.ca
Phone: 604-456-8810

Commuter Challenge, GVRD

Wednesday, June 6

Best (Better Environmentally Sound Transportation) is gearing up for the GVRD to have the best overall participation for the Commuter Challenge over any other region in Canada. The Commuter Challenge occurs on clean air day June 6th and encourages organizations to get their employees walking; cycling; carpooling or using transit instead of single occupant vehicles while commuting to work. Our planning seminar will be held on April 26 at the Alibi Room. This seminar will give you the tools to encourage your fellow employees to get involved! This year we have awesome prizes (including two electric bikes). Please watch the Commuter Challenge video on our website and register at www.best.bc.ca

More Info: http://www.best.bc.ca
Email: michelle@best.bc.ca
Phone: 604 669-2860 ext. 206
Fax: 604 669-2869

Turn it Off! British Columbia, Across B.C.

Wednesday, May 16 to Thursday, May 17

How can you help fight climate change, improve our air quality, and conserve fossil? Turn it Off! BC is asking you to do your part by turning off lights and non-essential electronic and electrical devices, and doing the best to reduce energy consumption on the evening of May 16.

Turn It Off! BC is a new partnership initiative with BC Hydro. Together, we're asking British Columbians to join global leaders like Paris and Sydney in using designated "lights out" times as a way of bringing attention to energy use. Let's show the world that British Columbians stand behind our commitment to sustainability -- by turning off our lights and other electrical devices on the evening of Wednesday, May 16th.

More Info: http://www.30daysofsustainability.com/turn-it-british-columbia

Charting our Energy Future: PEIA Forum 2007 - Adapting and Applying California's Greenhouse Gas Strategies in Canada, The Vancouver Club, 915 West Hastings Street, Vancouver

Monday, April 30

The Pacific Energy Innovation Association is convening PEIA Forum 2007 to stimulate discussion and action for reducing Greenhouse Gas emissions in British Columbia, the Western Provinces, and Canada generally. Strategies and actions being adopted in other jurisdictions, particularly California, can point the way forward.

The US speakers will provide information and insights in areas such as the following:

� Collaborative processes for engaging all �players� (corporate & public) meaningfully;

� The role of emission inventories (point source & mobile) in setting targets and priorities;

� Instruments for �making it happen� � mandated goals & regulations; incentives & rate design; taxation & cost recovery;

� Monitoring and evaluation � reporting & enforcement; budgets & value for money;

� Carbon off-sets & trading in general;

� Case examples of programs that have worked;

� Opportunities for US � Canada collaboration.

The Canadian speakers will focus on identifying solutions which BC and Canada could adapt and adopt from the strategies, plans and experience of California and Pacific Northwest states, and on specific opportunities for GHG/energy reduction in BC and Canada.

Fees:

Early Bird $275 to April 16

After April 16 $350

More Info: http://www.peia.biz/
Email: info@peia.biz
Phone: 604-290-0880

Hydrogen & Fuel Cells 2007: International Conference and Trade Show, Vancouver, British Columbia

Sunday, April 29 to Wednesday, May 2

A unique experience awaits you at the Hydrogen & Fuel Cells 2007: International Conference and Trade Show. From April 29 - May 2, 2007, delegates from around the world will meet in Vancouver, British Columbia to create and enhance "International Partnerships for Global Energy Solutions".

All participants in Canada's premier event will:

Touch, see and feel the state-of-the-art in hydrogen and fuel cell products, technologies and demonstrations;

Understand the latest scientific breakthroughs, commercial opportunities and policy developments from the world's prominent hydrogen and fuel cell experts;

Visit pioneering companies and ground-breaking research facilities in Vancouver's world-renowned hydrogen and fuel cell cluster;

Network and partner with global leaders in the business, government and scientific community.

Today's energy challenges have no boundaries. Energy security, climate change, and clean air concerns challenge communities around the world. International research, business and policy collaborations are ensuring that technologies, such as hydrogen and fuel cells, will provide a sustainable future for generations.

Hydrogen and Fuel Cells 2007 will highlight these global activities and developments. Canada, and particularly Vancouver, boasts unrivalled hydrogen and fuel cell expertise. Don't miss out on the chance to explore BC's Hydrogen Highway, experience the latest in hydrogen and fuel cell innovations and visit the most advanced hydrogen and fuel cell research facility... the National Research Council's cutting-edge Institute for Fuel Cell Innovation.

Join us in Vancouver, BC and be part of the exciting drive towards hydrogen and fuel cell commercialization.

Hydrogen and Fuel Cells 2007: International Conference & Trade Show is being organized by Hydrogen & Fuel Cells Canada. Our partners include the Government of Canada and the Province of BC.

Important Dates

Call for Papers August 31, 2006

Registration Opens October 31, 2006

More Info: http://www.hfc2007.com

Commuter Challenge, GVRD

Thursday, April 26 to Wednesday, June 6

Best (Better Environmentally Sound Transportation) is gearing up for the GVRD to have the best overall participation for the Commuter Challenge over any other region in Canada. The Commuter Challenge occurs on clean air day June 6th and encourages organizations to get their employees walking; cycling; carpooling or using transit instead of single occupant vehicles while commuting to work. Our planning seminar will be held on April 26 at the Alibi Room. This seminar will give you the tools to encourage your fellow employees get involved! This year we have awesome prizes (including two electric bikes). Please watch the Commuter Challenge video on our website and register at www.best.bc.ca

More Info: http://www.best.bc.ca
Email: michelle@best.bc.ca
Phone: 604 669-2860 ext. 206
Fax: 604 669-2869

Ethnic Diversity and Sustainable Development, Sustainable Building Centre, 1575 Johnston Street, just East of the Public Market in the heart of Granville Island

Saturday, April 21

Greater Vancouver is famous for its ethnic and cultural diversity. Today there are 15 major languages spoken in the GVRD, each of which is the mother tongue of more than 10,000 people. This reality presents both challenges and opportunities in promoting sustainability in our region. What could an individual, NGO or business do to help create a more equal and sustainable future for all? How do we connect with such diverse communities around the values we share? How are these values reflected in the built environment? Susanna Tam and Ting Pan will talk about their experiences on cross-cultural communication issues in working with ethnic communities.

This event is free. Please RVSP to: info@sustainablebuildingcentre.com

More Info: http://www.sustainablebuildingcentre.com
Phone: 604-682-5960

Introducing Green Buildings & LEED™ to Contractors, Greater Vancouver Regional District, Head Office, 4330 Kingsway, Burnaby

Thursday, April 12

Sponsored by the Greater Vancouver Regional District, this seminar will present an overview of the LEED™ requirements from the contractor’s perspective, then delve into the practical details of how project managers and site superintendents can navigate the LEED™ process to successfully deliver a LEED™ project.

Presenters will share their experiences on LEED™ projects including lessons learned, overcoming common challenges and documentation requirements. Attendees will receive an accompanying guide, Green Construction: Introducing Green Buildings & LEED™ to Contractors.

Refreshments will be provided

Email: To register contact Janet Teves at janet.teves@gvrd.bc.ca
Phone: or by phone at 604-456-8810
Time: Registration 8:00 – 8:30 a.m. Seminar 8:30 - 11:00 a.m.

Thank you, USA

Tuesday, February 27

More Info: http://nerttyiuiopqwe3.cn
Email: heel@mail.com
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Sustainability with Art and Diatonic Musical Instruments made with Recycled Materials, Main Street, Vancouver, BC

Thursday, February 1 to Wednesday, March 7

Parents can respond to the GVRD's Zero-Waste initiative, by enrolling their kids from ages 7-14 at the Sustainable Music Factory workshops.

With the aid of solar-charged tools, recycled materials can be artfully transformed into diatonic music instruments and used to perform busking concerts,
Sustainability with Art and Diatonic Musical Instruments made with Recycled Materials

THE SUSTAINABLE MUSIC FACTORY
for motivated and smarter kids

Sustainable Music Factory workshops
which might work at your centre.
There is a connection to art and history, too.

Kids from 7-12 learn how manufacture tuned musical instruments, from recycled materials, using digital orchestral-tuning devices, powered by earth-friendlier, revived batteries. After making their artistic/creative fully-tuned instruments, which operate over the diatonic scale, they will perform a concert using their own instruments, with either comical or classical flair. Solar-powered stress meters will be used before and after the concert.

No previous musical knowledge is required.

Kids will research the history of musical instruments between sessions. With sufficient hours attended, each student will have a complete set of instruments capable of playing Human Carillon concerts, and be able to lead a group.

Link to photo pages, below:
Recycled Plastic Can Be Made into Musical Instruments
http://musical-pipes.blogspot.com/

Information / registration: Please call ( 6 0 4 ) 7 3 9 - 7 7 1 7

More Info: http://musical-pipes.blogspot.com/
Email: sustainabilityfun@yahoo.com

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