Energy Conservation Week
May 25th - 31st, 2008; Ontario-wide
Energy Conservation Week is a province-wide initiative that is being co-ordinated by the Ontario Power Authority, in co-operation with many partners, including the Ministry of Energy, the
Independent Electricity System Operator and the Electricity Distributors Association.
It combines awareness-building, the dissemination of practical information about energy conservation, and
encourages the implementation of specific measures that will help Ontario better manage its
summer peak and build towards a “culture of conservation.”
For more information, visit the Energy Conservation Week website, www.energyconservationweek.ca a dynamic resource that features tips on how to conserve
energy, an energy conservation forum, an events calendar and more.
7th Annual Ontario Power Summit
May 28th - 29th, 2008; Toronto, Ontario
A number of key issues will be facing the Ontario electricity sector this year: the Integrated Power System Plan under consideration by the Ontario Energy Board, the expansion of Ontario’s transmission system, consolidation in the LDC sectors, the future of competition in the electricity market and the appropriate role of green energy in meeting Ontario’s power demands to name a few. These and other important issues will be addressed at the Ontario Power Summit. Visit www.insightinfo.com for programming information and to register.
Windfall Ecology Centre Green Ideas Conference 2008
June 7th, 2008; Newmarket, Ontario
This event will take place as part of the Windfall Ecology Centre's Windfall Ecology Festival, which runs June 7th-8th. Authors, keynote speakers and environmental leaders focus on a variety of green issues and health topics for individuals, businesses and municipalities. OSEA will be giving a Solar Energy 101 Workshop in keeping with our Solar Power Workshop series. OSEA will also deliver a presentation on Starting a Community Power Project: a discussion of the many opportunities that exist for communities interested in locally developed wind and solar renewable energy projects. For more information on this event, including a full-day program, visit www.windfallcentre.ca.
Small-scale Commercial Wind Workshop
June 7th, 2008; Tiverton, Ontario
To be held in association with the Tiverton Energy Expo, this event will take place at Lions Hall in Tiverton. This workshop will cover 1kW to 100kW wind systems. Various topics will be covered including: determining what small wind systems are compatible for agriculture operations; offsetting on-farm power requirements, net metering and the standard offer program; project challenges including zoning, building permits, grid connection impact assesments; wind measurements and project analysis using RETScreen; turbine purchase and tower installation; financing and much more. For a complete workshop agenda, visit www.brucecounty.on.ca. This event is co-sponsored by OSEA.
OSEA Kingston Community Power Workshops
June 23th - 26th, 2008; Kingston, Ontario
In keeping with the Community Power theme of World Wind Energy Conference 2008, OSEA has introduced a specially priced Community Power Workshop Series. The wide range of workshops offered are designed to educate individual landowners, First Nations, non-profits, farmers, cooperatives, eNGO's, and municipalities about community ownership and partnership models, financing renewable energy projects, policies supporting community-based project development, technical and management challenges, and capacity-building.
World Wind Energy Conference 2008
June 24th - 26th, 2008; Kingston, Ontario
Now available online: World Wind Energy Conference 2008 Delegate Brochure
First North American World Wind Energy Conference and Renewable Energy Job Fair Announced! [Read Full Press Release]
In the summer of 2008, OSEA, St. Lawrence College and the World Wind Energy Association will be co-hosting the 7th annual World Wind Energy Conference (WWEC) in Kingston, Ontario.
Situated within one of the fastest growing renewable energy markets in Canada, the 2008 WWEC agenda will represent all renewable energy technologies for electricity generation and has been structured to address challenges, opportunities and best practices within international renewable and community power sectors. [Read More]
Community Power Training Session for World Wind Energy Institute
August/September, 2008; Kingston, Ontario
To be held at St. Lawrence College, in Kingston Ontario, this training workshop will be delivered to the students of the World Wind Energy Institute. Content will include advanced details related to developing a medium to large-scale community power project.
Kids World of Energy Festival Public Day
May 10th, 2008; Toronto, Ontario
This year the Toronto Renewable Energy Co-operative (TREC) is launching an exciting new event for children, teachers and families from all over the Greater Toronto Area and beyond. The Kids’ World of Energy Festival is a three day event with already over 3, 000 kids registered from the Toronto District School Board and the Toronto Catholic District School Board! The festival concludes on May 10th with a Family Wind Energy Day in collaboration with CANWEA (Canadian Wind Energy Alliance) and the Clean Air Partnership. This event will bring together a wide range of activities, presentations and workshops for the whole family. OSEA will be giving a presentation.
OSEA Solar Workshops: Putting the Power Back In Your Hands
January through March 2008; Various Locations
OSEA, in conjunction with GoSolar and various local partners, is holding several Solar Workshops around Ontario in the new year. Learn
about Solar Power technology and
what opportunities exist for you to
organize Solar Power in your
community. Stay tuned for more information and details about when and where these workshops are taking place!
2nd Annual Opportunities to Develop Renewable Energy Projects with Aboriginal Communities, Industry and Government Partnerships
February 25th - 26th, 2008; Toronto, Ontario
Significant advances are being made in Aboriginal Communities to
develop clean power for their communities and for sale. However,
numerous challenges still exist, particularly in the financing of alternative
power production. Attend this year’s conference to learn about how to create a successful business plan that will provide maximum benefit to the community, financing sources and mechanisms, environmental issues and approval processes, and much more. OSEA will be presenting on Initiatives Supporting Aboriginal Clean Energy. Download and read the forum flyer here.
Aboriginal Energy Forum
December 10th - 11th, 2007; Toronto, Ontario
Hear about recent developments in electricity, hydropower, renewable energy and sustainable development that are increasing First Nations’ participation in energy projects. Discover how stakeholders are overcoming the challenges and embracing the benefits of these projects. OSEA will be presenting on the Standard Offer Program and First Nations Community Power. [Read more]
The 19th Annual APPrO Canadian Power Conference and Networking Centre
November 13th and 14th, 2007; Toronto, Ontario
Presented by the Association of Power Producers of Ontario (APPrO), this conference is the leading event in the Canadian power industry. Incorporating significant renewable energy aspects, APPrO members include the big names in the renewable energy business like TransAlta, EPCOR, Brookfield Power and AIM PowerGen. It’s a fantastic opportunity for new developers to get up to speed with the opportunities in the renewable energy business.
APPrO is a non-profit organization that like OSEA, wants to see the new renewable energy projects under the Standard Offer Program succeed and multiply. In fact, APPrO was one of the original advocates for the creation of the Standard Offer Program. For more information, visit www.conference.appro.org.
The TORC Energy Forum 2007
November 7th, 2007
The Ontario Rural Council (TORC), will be hosting a forum for South-Western Ontarians interested in local ownership of renewable energy. This forum is focused on farmers and agricultural communities. Partners include OSEA, OMAFRA, the OFA, CFFO, On Co-op, AgEnergy Co-op, Ministry of Natural Resources and CARE. [Read More]
Community Wind Projects and Equitable Tariffs Forum
October 30th, 2007; Montréal, Québec
This Forum will explore the complexities of policy and community wind power projects through speakers and discussions. Three experts will address the various alternatives available to Québec for community wind energy policy, followed by a debate and discussion. OSEA will be delivering a presentation on Advanced Renewable Tariffs. A Forum program is available for download in English here, and French here.
CanWEA’s 23rd Annual Conference and Tradeshow
September 30th – October 3rd, 2007; Québec City, Québec
CanWEA’s annual event provides an opportunity for industry professionals and other interested parties to build relationships and develop partnerships in the wind sector. OSEA will be delivering a presentation on Advanced Renewable Tariffs and Community Ownership. For more information visit CanWEA's website.
Solar Energy and Renewable in Ontario: Half-Day Workshop
Citizens for Renewable Energy
August 30, 2007; Burlington, Ontario
OSEA delivered a half-day workshop to the Hamilton group Citizens for Renewable Energy, at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Burlington. The presentation covered Presentations 1 and 2, as well as a strong residential solar component.
Local Ownership, Community Power and the First Nations Energy Alliance
First Nations Economic Development Officers Conference
August 23, 2007; Kenora, Ontario
OSEA delivered two presentations in two separate sessions of the First Nations EDO Conference in Kenora Ontario, outlining the benefits to sustainable economic development through the development of renewable energy projects sited locally.
North American Conference on Environmental Cooperation
June 26, 2007; Mexico
OSEA was present at the annual CEC, held in Mexico this year. There, OSEA promoted the 2008 World Wind Energy Conference and our ARTs campaign in Ontario.
Power to Choose: A Citizens Forum on Ontario's Energy Future
June 23, 2007; Toronto, Ontario
OSEA delivered a presentation at Power to Choose regarding opportunities with Community Power, and the intent of the Standard Offer Program, as well as recommendations.
Residential Solar Energy Workshop
Windfall Ecology Centre Annual Green Trade Show
June 9, 2007; Markham, Ontario
OSEA delivered a presentation on the benefits and possibilities for residential Solar Energy, and possibilities for the Standard Offer Program.
Ontario Solar Roundtable
May 31, 2007; Toronto, Ontario
OSEA held the 2nd Ontario Solar Roundtable, to discuss ongoing issues regarding solar in Ontario, and the Standard Offer Program for solar electricity. In attendance were representative from nearly all of the solar community organizations across Ontario, as well as the City of Toronto, the Toronto Atmospheric Fund, and CanSIA.
Advanced Workshop on Community Power Project Development
S.H.A.R.E and Barrie Windcatchers
May 28, 2007; Midland, Ontario
OSEA hosted a half-day advanced workshop training session on early project management activities related to the development of a community power project; including early project financing, management, and permitting and approvals processes.
Residential Solar Energy Ownership Presentation; Public Meetings
The Downtown West Solar Energy Project
May 10, 13, 17 & 23, 2007; Toronto, Ontario
OSEA delivered a presentation on Residential Solar Energy in the GTA, at four DWSEP public meetings.
Presentation on Community Power, Local Ownership and the Standard Offer Program at
Growing the Margins Conference
April 11-13, 2007; London, Ontario
OSEA delivered two presentations at the annual GTM Conference at the London Convention Centre, on the benefits of distributed locally-owned renewable energy projects.
