#ThoughtLeadersYYC Forum: Renewable Energy, Community Economic Development & Revitalizing Rural Communities

Join community, political & business leaders; students; & academics to explore these timely questions: How does renewable energy drive community economic development, improve air quality & contribute to healthy families & communities? How does renewable energy revitalize agricultural communities, provide energy self-sufficiency & protect the environment? How do renewable energy & sustainable food create vibrant rural communities & combat climate change? Click here for the event poster. Speakers Andrew Heintzman: founder & president, Investeco (Canada’s first environmental investment company – currently manages more than $41 million investing in renewable energy, clean tech & sustainable food); former Chair, Premier’s Climate Change Advisory Panel for the Province of Ontario – 2008 to 2012; member, Ontario’s Clean Energy Task Force; author of book The New Entrepreneurs: Building a Green Economy for the Future; co-editor of 3 books: Fueling the Future: How the Battle over Energy is Changing Everything; Feeding the Future: from Fat to Famine; & Food and Fuel: Solutions for the Future, all published by House of Anansi Press. Dr. Michelle Adams: associate professor, Department of International Development Studies, Dalhousie University, Halifax; co-authored Nova Scotia Renewable Energy Strategy report, which provided foundation for the Renewable Electricity Plan announced in April, 2010 by Nova Scotia government; director of Dalhousie’s Eco-Efficiency Centre – internationally recognized research & education organization supporting sustainable business practice & improved environmental performance; professional engineer & former naval officer. Panelists will include academics, business and political leaders. Individuals are still being confirmed.

Location:

MacHall A (lower level) MacEwan Student Centre

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/thoughtleadersyyc-forum-renewable-energy-community-economic-development-revitalizing-rural