Join Alberta Energy Efficiency Alliance November 4, 2010 for a 1-day conference that will present the state of energy efficiency in the province.  A combination of presentations and discussion panels will be used to stimulate discussion on a variety of topics.
Speakers to include representatives from:

• Government of Alberta
• Alberta Municipalities
• Oil and Gas Industry
• Utilities
• Building Industry
• Freight Transportation
• Product and Service Providers
• Regulators
• Natural Resources Canada

Plenty of networking opportunities will be given to connect with leading players in the field.

This event will take place at the Calgary Telus Convention Centre (120 – 9th Ave SE) in the Glen 201 Room.  Registration is free for members, $100 for non-members.

***Please RSVP by October 29.  Click here to register:  https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07e306ftmi2f92005a&oseq= ***

AEEA Mission:
Drive to maximize energy efficiency by being an inclusive and diverse forum for communication, collaborative problem solving, coordinated action and a common voice.

A Sherwood Park entrepreneur is gearing up to export compact solar light units to a global marketplace.  Darcy Braun’s Enertia Engineering has successfully tested its one-piece solar light panel and battery systems in African and Asian countries where light is often unreliable or unavailable. The units – which sit atop light poles and employ LED technology – could also be a cost-effective solar light option in developed countries.
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/business/Bright+idea+tidy+package/3463344/story.html?cid=megadrop_story

Calgary’s Sustainable Energy Technologies is working with Mitsubishi Electric to bring a Solar PV workshop to town on Sept. 27-28, 2010.

The Workshop will cover everything from solar electric history, to site surveys, to managing installations.  Experts from Mitsubishi, Sustainable Energy Technologies, Voltaire Power, and others will be onsite to lead the various sessions.

For more information visit http://www.mitsubishielectric.ca/en/more/solar/training.html and to register please contact Michael LeBoldus at Michael.Leboldus@mesca.mea.com.

http://www.calgaryherald.com/business/Edmonton+breaks+ground+world+first+waste+biofuel+plant/3465461/story.html

“SDTC is helping companies commercialize their new technologies, creating jobs and increasing the competitiveness and efficiency of the Canadian economy” said SDTC President and CEO Vicky J. Sharpe, “SDTC investment of $478M, combined with an active portfolio support strategy, has catalyzed an additional $2.4B in follow-on funding into some of the most promising high growth Canadian companies.”

SDTC is a not-for-profit corporation created by the Government of Canada to finance and support the late-stage development and pre-commercial demonstration of clean technologies. SDTC helps companies through the critical juncture when capital and scaling costs become formidable challenges and the risk profile deters many other investors.

While applications for technology solutions related to Climate Change, Clean Air, Soil and Water are encouraged, SDTC’s current priority focus include technology solutions that:

§  Mitigate environmental impacts associated with Canada’s natural resource sector including “green mining”, cleaner fossil fuels and forestry

§  Enable cleaner energy production and improved energy efficiency of the built environment, transportation and industrial processes

§  Improve the efficiency of the largest water users and address the most sensitive points of water contamination

§  Increase yield and improve temperature and drought resistance of agricultural crops and mitigate land-use changes and biodiversity loss

In addition, SDTC’s SD Business Case™ reports should be used to identify additional priority investment areas. These reports are available in the Knowledge Centre section of the SDTC website at www.sdtc.ca.

The SDTC portfolio is currently comprised of 195 clean technology projects, for a total value of $1.6 billion.

“The Canadian economy is at a cross-roads and it is critical that we remain at the front of the global pack in developing new technologies,” said Sharpe  “Investing in smart, efficient technologies today makes our traditional economic pillars, such as the natural resources and manufacturing sectors, much more competitive on the global stage, and creates new markets to maintain Canada’s prosperity for future generations.”

With the current Round, SDTC is accepting applications until October 20^th, 2010.  Potential applicants are requested to first review the application process and funding requirements at sdtc.ca/applications and then schedule an initial call with an Applications Manager by emailing applications@sdtc.ca.

NRC IRAP and WADE Canada invite you to participate in a clean energy technologymission to the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi, January 17 to 20, 2011.Since its inception in 2008, World Future Energy Summit has evolved as the world’sforemost and must-attend annual meeting for the renewable energy and environmentindustry.Climate change is a complex global challenge requiring real solutions to reducegreenhouse gas emissions and accelerate the transition to a low-carbon future. Canada’sinvestment and commitment to research and development in clean and environmentallyfriendly technologies have made the country a leader in the development of clean energytechnologies.Canadian know-how and expertise are generating new and innovative solutions,providing us with the ability to reshape the global clean energy sector and bring abouteconomically and environmentally effective solutions.In 2010 WFES attracted over 24,000 attendees from 148 countries including 3,600 CEOsand Managing Directors from the clean energy global industry. Representation alsoincluded world leaders, international policy makers, investors, experts, academia,intellectuals and journalists. The purpose of the Forum is to find practical and sustainablesolutions for today’s energy security and climate change challenges.The World Future Energy Summit is an opportunity to show off Canadian know how.The planned activities are designed not only to highlight Canadian technologies, but alsoCanadian companies to discover new technologies and new ways of applying cleanenergy technologies at home.Why should you attend?Canada has a strong reputation as a leader in environmental and clean energytechnologies. As a member of the Canadian delegation, you will have a uniqueopportunity to meet potential partners from around the globe and showcase yourcapabilities. With the assistance of the Canadian embassy in Abu Dhabi, we will beworking to set up one-on-one meetings for Canadian companies to speak to buyers andinvestors from around the world. We are also encouraging all delegate companies toparticipate in the summit and at one of the round-table discussions.

Why Abu Dhabi?

Abu Dhabi is emerging as a global hub for clean energy technology development and

deployment. The region produces about 95 per cent of the United Arab Emirates’ oil, but

it is seeking to reduce its long-term dependency on hydrocarbons. To that end, the

country launched the MASDAR Initiative in 2006.

Masdar (the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company) is a multi-faceted company advancing

the development, commercialization and deployment of renewable energy solutions and

clean technologies. Masdar integrates the full renewable and clean technology lifecycle -

from research to commercial deployment – with the aim of creating scalable clean energy

solutions. Masdar works with global partners and institutions to integrate new research

with proven technologies to produce efficient systems and processes that can be

replicated globally.

Masdar builds on Abu Dhabi’s position as a leading global energy player, with an aim to

develop renewable energy and low-carbon technologies at a global level; whilst

contributing toward the UAE’s economic diversification through the development of a

knowledge-based clean energy sector in the UAE. It seeks to be a leading renewable

energy and clean technology player by providing a test bed for the world to develop

commercially viable, sustainable energy solutions.

Mission Itinerary

MASDAR City Tour – January 16

Canada Networking Reception – January 16

World Future Energy Summit – January 17 to 20

http://www.worldfutureenergysummit.com/en/home.aspx

Mission Details:

There is some funding support available for eligible small and medium sized companies.

For further details, contact Michael Hayes at the number below.

Travel and accommodations are the responsibility of each delegate. A block of hotel

rooms will be reserved for delegate companies.

For more information contact:

Michael Hayes, NRC IRAP

Michael.hayes@nrc.ca

403-292-6446

Anouk Kendall, WADE Canada

akendall@wadecanada.ca

514-409-0433