Agenda
admin January 9th, 2008
Focus:
Greening Municipalities
Greening Your Business
Renewable Energy
Green Building
TUESDAY MARCH 18
7:30am - 5:00pm
Conference Registration
8:30am - 5:00pm
Green Branding 101
8:30am - 9:30am
Breakfast Speaker - Rob Rempel, PhD - Centre for Northern Forest Ecosystem Research
9:30am - 11:00am
Greening Municipalities Panel - HOK, Earthwise, Woodworks, Nolalu, Screiber, CMHC
11:00am - 12:00am
Going Green Expo / Nutritional Break
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Breakout Sessions
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Luncheon - Keynote Speaker - John Stephenson - “Building Green In The North”
2:00pm - 2:30pm
Social Responsible Investment - TD Waterhouse
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Facilities Management - Honeywell and Confederation College
3:30pm - 4:00pm
Going Green Expo
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Breakout Sessions
8:00pm
For Green Team: Wine & Cheese Networking Reception - Nor’Wester Resort Hotel
WEDNESDAY MARCH 19
7:30am - 2:00pm
Conference Registration
8:30am - 5:00pm
Green Branding 101
8:30am - 9:30am
Breakfast Speaker - Dr. Bo - Green House Effect, Global Climate Change and Renewable Energy
9:30am - 11:00am
Renewable Energy Sector Development Panel - OPA, OSEA, M.K.Ince, Union Gas
11:00am - 12:00am
Going Green Expo / Nutrition Break
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Breakout Sessions
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lunch Speaker - Greg Allen - HOK “Renewable Energy”
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Keynote Speaker - Hunter Lovins
"Drivers of Change: The Business Case for Sustainability and Protecting the Climate"
3:00pm - 3:40pm
Architectural Roundtable
3:40pm - 4:00pm
Going Green Expo
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Breakout Sessions
5:00pm
Press Conference
Thunder Bay - Earthwise - Charles Campbell Municipality’s Potential for Wind Development - Juan Anderson Township of Schreiber Training Centre - Michael Squier Nolalu Eco Centre- Hubert Den Draak HOK - Theresa Durkin CMHC – Jamie Shipley Kuch Stephenson Gibson Malo – John Stephenson EcoSuperior - Bill Bradshaw Sky Power – Kerry Adler, CEO Ontario Power Authority – Peter Love Ontario Sustainable Energy Association - Gwen Glover HOK – Greg Allen TD Waterhouse - Keely Hartviksen
BREAKOUTS - Greening Municipalities
EarthWise Thunder Bay developing a Community Environmental Action Plan (CEAP) for the City.
Presentation will focus on the degrees to which municipalities should participate in wind development and maximize the value of their wind resource.
Looking into the future of the municipality we have many exciting opportunities on the horizon. Wind turbines, value added forest products and a municipal focus on renewable energy and energy conservation have put Schreiber on the path to becoming a great example of what can be done in a small community.
Hubert’s talk will focus on the journey that turned an ordinary couple’s vision into reality, address some of the issues, myths and hurdles they encountered as well as a few ethical questions to consider.
BREAKOUTS - Greening Business
Global architectural leader HOK has helped strengthen pride within the firm and has solidified HOK’s reputation as a pioneer in the industry.
Beyond the R2000 and Energy Star home Equilibrium (EQ) homes generate their own renewable energy reducing the environmental impact of the home to a minimum.
Geen building to contribute to Economic, Social and Environmental Sustainability and Green Economic Development in the North.
Energy Savings At The Office. Click ON Power$avers is a new program from EcoSuperior and the Ministry of Energy focused on potential cost and energy savings through office equipment and computer workstations. We offer some myth-busting tips and tricks that will lower your operating costs AND your environmental impact.
BREAKOUTS - Green Energy
Every kWh produced from sunlight saves money. Every kWh you produce from sunshine is a constant cost per kWh.
The Ontario Power Authority balances the short-term and long-term needs of electricity users while developing a reliable and sustainable electricity system for their benefit.
OSEA’s mission is to facilitate the transition to a sustainable energy economy in Ontario through the development and support of community-based sustainable energy initiatives.
As LEED Accredited Professional, his activities include advanced building systems, renewable energy applications, ecologically engineered treatment facilities, and sustainable community planning.
BREAKOUTS - Green Investing
Keely’s talk entitled ‘Sustainable Prosperity: Opportunities in Socially Responsible Investing’ explores investing strategies that can make a difference in the world without compromising your personal financial goals. She provides comprehensive wealth management advice including building customized investment portfolios for her clients who are interested in ethical and sustainable investing strategies. By integrating environmental, social and governance factors into your investment decision making process your investments and community can prosper.
