Thought Leaders Forum: Community Economic Development and Renewable Energy

What is the connection between community economic development & renewable energy? What were challenges, missed opportunities, and lessons learned in Ontario and Nova Scotia regarding renewable energy? What are the best practices for fostering renewable energy in Alberta and making Alberta a renewable energy leader? How could community-based renewable energy foster the economic and social development of our cities, and strengthen our rural and aboriginal communities? Join us Thursday, February 13, 2014 as we explore the answers to this timely issue. Time: 8:20 am – 2:30 pm Location: MacHall B (lower level) MacEwan Student Centre, University of Calgary (Campus Map) Cost: Free. You must register for the event. Register at: http://thoughtleadersforum.eventbrite.ca (registration is available for full day or per session participation) Proposed Agenda 8:20 am – pre-conference coffee break 8:45 am – Welcome and Introductions 8:53 am – Thanks to partners and sponsors 9:00 am – Forum to begin Session #1 – Ontario Confirmed Session Speakers: Dr. Mark Winfield, Associate Professor & Co-Chair, Sustainable Energy Initiative, Faculty of Environmental Studies, York University Dr. Judith Lipp, Executive Director, Toronto Renewable Energy Cooperative Session #2 – Nova Scotia Confirmed Session Speakers: Murray Collican, Deputy Minister, Nova Scotia Department of Energy Session #3 – Alberta Confirmed Session Speakers: Dr. Tim Weis, Director of Renewable Electricity, Pembina Institute 2:30 pm – Events ends / Informal networking opportunities Conference Director: Dr. Mishka Lysack., Associate Professor, Faculty of Social Work and Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary. Thank you to our University of Calgary partners: Faculty of Science , Faculty of Social Work and the Schulich School of Engineering This conference is funded in part by a grant from the Social Sciences & Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)

Location:

MacEwan Hall B

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/thought-leaders-forum-community-economic-development-and-renewable-energy