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 Sir Richard Branson founded the Virgin Earth Challenge in 2007 to stimulate innovation and creativity around technologies to remove carbon from the atmosphere. The challenge sought to reward the first to establish a safe technology and commercial business to capture carbon from thin air. The Earth Challenge has attracted more than 2,500 entries but this has been whittled down to a range of small but serious potential businesses and the short list will be presented and some showcased in November. Read more... |
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 Biogas Tour & Workshops Learn how you can use your farm outputs to generate electricity, earn a profit, and benefit the environment. Ontario's biogas association, the APAO, invites you to tour a working biogas operation on a farm near you. Detailed workshops are also being held in several Ontario locations. Learn about the technology, economics, regulations and logistics, coop options, and learn from farmers that have real experience generating clean, green electricity from their farm waste. For a complete listing of tours and workshops taking place starting in August, visit www.apao.ca.  EcoCity World Summit August 22-26, 2011 | Montreal, QC The Ecocity World Summit program is organized around six interconnecting themes that explore leading edge research and showcase practical solutions that contribute to the development and management of ecocities. All speakers will present lessons from their specific area of expertise and explain how their work relates to the broad range of issues-social, economic, and biophysical-that are integrally related in the ecocity concept. Special crosscutting panels have also been developed that focus on the interconnections between several themes to offer a holistic view of Ecocity principles. Examples include: design of living buildings in sustainable communities; new technology for eco-infrastructure such as waste to energy facilities; planning solutions for ecomobility; economic strategies to sustain ecocities; and citizen commitment and empowerment. Our goal: a shared agenda for building ecocities. Conference participants will have the opportunity to expand their networks, to learn from innovative research and experiences elsewhere in the world, to contribute to the evolution of ecocity thought and the ecocity movement, and to leave the conference with new knowledge, tools, and approaches that they can adapt to the contexts of their own cities and countries. [More information & registration] Recent Government Announcements Involving Biogas Project Development (from APAO) Partner Affiliate, Agrienergy Producers' Association of Ontario (APAO), is providing you the following links to recent announcements made by the Ontario government on August 2nd that may impact your biogas project development. Additional details and links are provided below. APAO has been working diligently to inform all levels of government about biogas such that prudent policy and program changes can be made. These recent announcements are positive steps; however, continued efforts are needed by all to enable growth in the biogas industry. Waiver of OPA Termination Rights The Ministry of Energy has directed the OPA to offer FIT contract holders the opportunity to have the OPA’s termination rights under section 2.4(a) of the FIT Contract waived – subject to certain conditions. See announcement link below: http://fit.powerauthority.on.ca/waiver-opa-termination-rights-available Property Tax Treatment of Renewable Energy Installations The Ministry of Finance has posted a proposal today regarding clarification of the property tax treatment of renewable energy systems. This proposal is posted for comments which are due by August 29th, 2011. Link provided here: http://www.ontariocanada.com/registry/view.do?postingId=7322&language=en The government provided an announcement of the above noted items in the following post: http://www.news.ontario.ca/mei/en/2011/08/moving-clean-energy-projects-forward.html  CanGEA's 4th Annual Conference and Investment Forum One King West Hotel & Residence | Toronto, ON September 14-15, 2011 The Annual Conference of CanGEA, held for the first time in 2008, has been a key event for the geothermal energy sector in Canada. The event highlights the activities of Canadian and international players, both in Canada and internationally. It promotes geothermal energy and the potential of geothermal energy development in Canada. The exhibition space of the conference has provided an opportunity for companies to promote their activities, products and services. [More information & registration]  World Bank's Private Sector Liaison Officers (PSLO) Network presents: Strategy to Action – Business Opportunities to Energy Market Transformation October 23-27 | Washington, DC October 28 | New York City The World Bank's Private Sector Liaison Officers (PSLO) Network invites you to participate in a joint mission involving companies from Canada, Italy and the United States and other possible countries on an energy sector focused mission to the World Bank, Inter-American Development Bank, Asian Development Bank, African Development Bank and other US based energy agencies in Washington, DC from October 23rd to October 27th with an optional day in New York to meet with the United Nations on October 28th. This is a unique opportunity to network with companies and potential partners from around the world and at the same time, learn about opportunities in the energy sector from the World Bank and other institutions. However, due to overwhelming demands from previous years, the participants will be limited to 100 participants. For more information and registration information, please see the attachment or consult the following web site: http://www.houston.org/psloenergymission Contact: Shane Jaffer Director, International Financial Institutions (IFIs) Private Sector Liaison Officer (PSLO) Network for the World Bank and Inter-American Development Bank Alberta International and Intergovernmental Relations Suite 300, 639 - 5th Ave. SW Tel: 403-297-6592 Your News
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 2011 AGM Post-Mortem & Board Welcome Following a successful June 16, 2011 AGM, we’d like to extend a warm WADE Canada welcome to newly elected board members, who are: - France Cote (Partner, Benoît & Côté) - Shonodeep Modak (Market Development Manager, GE Energy, Gas Engines Division) - Milton Kiehlbauch (President and CEO of Geospectrum Energy Inc.) We are also pleased to have our existing board members continue in their leadership roles - Jan M. Buijk (President & CEO, European Power Systems Ltd.); Brent Harris (Director of Technology, Co-founder, Sustainable Energy Technologies); James C. Sidlofsky (Partner, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP); Jim Baxter (Director of Energy & Strategic Initiatives, City of Toronto); Helen Bremner (Executive Vice President, Smart Grid Technologies, ENMAX Corporation); H.G. (Bert) Dreyer (Senior Electrical and Controls Engineer, EMF Technical Services Inc.); and David Sweet (Executive Director, WADE International) AGM documents and proceeding are available here For full bios for our 2011 Board of Directors, click here. |
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 REMINDER: CCEMC Launches New EOI (And WADE Canada Can Help!) Deadline: July 28, 2011 WADE Canada can provide assistance to companies interested in preparing a response to Climate Change & Emissions Management Corporation (CCEMC) EOI. $60 million in funding available for clearer energy and carbon capture. For assistance with your application, contact WADE Canada's VP Elizabeth Huculak at ehuculak@wadecanada.ca. [Learn more] |
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 SAVE-THE-DATE: WADE Canada AGM 2012 Date: June 7, 2012 Location: Ranchman’s Club | Calgary, AB |
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 You're Invited! WADE Canada Hosts 2011 AGM Ranchman’s Club, Calgary, AB June 16, 2011 | 5:00PM [Register Now] [More Information] Deadline: June 15, 2011 Featured speakers include: - Warren Beacom, President & founder, Intellimeter Canada Inc. - Stephane Bertrand, WADE Canada Executive Director for Strategy and Corporate Development Deadline for proxy vote submission: June 14, 2011 | 1:00 PM MDT Proxies can be sent to: amberly.hayes@shaw.ca  LAST CHANCE! Call for Presentations Global Clean Energy Congress & Exhibition November 1-3, 2011 [Submit Project] Submission Deadline: June 15, 2011 Final Call! WADE Canada is seeking projects to be presented at the Global Clean Energy Congress & Exhibition. We are selecting projects that demonstrate technology, application and integration of decentralized energy. WADE Canada is proud to be co-organising the inaugural Global Clean Energy Congress and Exhibition along with DMG Events, November 1-3 in Calgary. ENMAX, GE Canada, ConocoPhillips Canada, EnCana, Government of Alberta and Climate Change & Emissions Management Corporation (CCEMC) represent our valued stakeholders. Mark your calendars!  Blackstone Solar Inc. Announce the Installation of First Solar PV Ground Mount Tracking System Designed and Manufactured by Magna Closures in Ontario Magna Closures, an operating unit of Magna International Inc., and Blackstone Solar Inc. announced the electric grid connection of the first Magna built solar tracking system near Angus, Ontario, putting the Province at the forefront of manufacturing reliable tracking systems built to withstand challenging climactic conditions including our Canadian winters. [Full story]  Ontario FIT Program Alert! Connection Point Change Window Announced The OPA announced recently a process for offering up to 750 MW in the Bruce transmission area and up to 300 MW in the West of London transmission area. Eligible projects are those on the FIT Priority Ranking list in those transmission areas. Based on an updated Transmission Availability Table available now, proponents will have only a five-day window from June 6th through June 10th to make a change to their connection point. Immediately after the change window closes on June 10th at 5:00 PM EST, the OPA will carry out a Transmission Availability Test and a Distribution Availability Test for all eligible projects. [Full Announcement] |
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 Fostering a Climate of Change Edmonton Marriot at River Cree Resort May 15-17, 2011 WADE Canada members are invited to attend the GHG Reduction Summit this month, hosted by Climate Change and Emissions Management Corporation (CCEMC). Experts and leaders will explore climate change technologies, and more importantly, how to create the business, innovation, and regulatory environments required to successfully pursue clean technologies. Conclusions will be presented at the Global Clean Energy Congress in Calgary this November. [Register here] Call for Presentations Now Open! Global Clean Energy Congress & Exhibition | November 1-3, 2011 Deadline: June 15, 2011 WADE Canada is seeking projects to be presented at the Global Clean Energy Congress & Exhibition. We are selecting projects that demonstrate technology, application and integration of decentralized energy. [Submit projects here] WADE Canada is proud to be co-organising the inaugural Global Clean Energy Congress and Exhibition along with DMG Events, November 1-3 in Calgary. ENMAX, GE Canada, ConocoPhillips Canada, EnCana, Government of Alberta and Climate Change & Emissions Management Corporation (CCEMC) represent a growing list of valued stakeholders. Mark your calendars! CCEMC Launches New EOI (And WADE Canada Can Help!) Deadline: July 28, 2011 WADE Canada can provide assistance to companies interested in preparing a response to Climate Change & Emissions Management Corporation (CCEMC) EOI. $60 million in funding available for clearer energy and carbon capture. For assistance with your application, contact WADE Canada's VP Elizabeth Huculak at ehuculak@wadecanada.ca. [Learn more] |
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   Member Renewal (member since 2008)
Sway Energy Inc. Contact: Dr. Claudine Corbett-Lourenco www.swayenergy.com   Member Renewal (since 2003)
Sustainable Energy Technologies Contact: Brent Harris www.sustainableenergy.com |
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The Canadian Innovation Commercialization Program (CICP) is a new, $40 million initiative, launched as part of the Government of Canada's commitment to promote Canada's economic growth as announced in Budget 2010. Created to bolster innovation in Canada's business sector, the CICP will help companies bridge the pre-commercialization gap for their innovative products and services by: Full Announcement |
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From August 22 to 26, 2011, Ecocity World Summit 2011 will gather more than
1,500 participants from 50 countries at the Palais des congrès de Montréal. The
first Ecocity World Summit to be held in a northern climate city, Ecocity 2011
is the 9th in a series of international conferences held since 1990 on the theme
of the sustainable city. The Montreal Urban Ecology Centre will be organizing
the event and will include topics relevant to the decentralized energy industry
as they discuss urban strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in cities.
Please visit their website for more information or to submit a proposal. |
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