JUNE 2017 - BCSEA Monthly - Green Energy Doors Open, Fortis Community Solar Project and More

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Green Energy Doors Open in British Columbia

Green Energy Doors Open is back for another weekend of inspiring tours and events on September 22nd, 23rd and 24th, creating a wonderful opportunity to showcase sustainable energy and green building projects around BC.

BCSEA is seeking residents, businesses and community groups and members of the public sector willing to hold events, give tours of sustainable energy projects, share stories of success, and inspire British Columbians to adopt a sustainable way of living. Both hosting an event and participating as a guest is free of charge!

We've already got fabulous tours set up in Victoria, Vancouver and Kamloops.... Reserve your space today!

With the growing interest in sustainable energy projects, this is an excellent opportunity to generate engagement with citizens, customers and clients. Sponsorship and partnership opportunities are also available to increase your organization’s profile with this great event.

Women In Sustainable Energy Networking Night

The Vancouver Chapter of BCSEA invites women who are aspiring energy professionals to participate in the inaugural Women in Sustainable Energy (WISE) Networking Event - June 20, 2017 at 5:30pm. Whether you are entering the job market, transitioning to a sustainable energy field, or just want to meet like-minded individuals in the sustainable energy sector, this is the event for you!

The dedicated volunteers from the Vancouver Chapter have brought together 20 outstanding women from different fields within the sustainable energy sector working in low-carbon fuel, renewable energy, energy efficiency, policy and much more. Register now

Energy and May's BC Election

The May 9th provincial election in BC has resulted in a historic situation that the BCSEA is watching very closely. It is still unknown which party will be forming government and a few different outcome are possible.

The BC Liberals currently hold a minority government, with Christy Clark in the position of Premier, but the agreement signed between the first ever BC Green Party caucus and the BC NDP could change that. The Legislature has been called back into session for June 22nd, with the debate and vote on a Throne Speech, which will determine if the Liberal Party stays in power, expected by June 29th.

The BCSEA is a non-partisan organisation, and as such focuses on the commitments and policy decisions made by whom ever is forming government. If the NDP does gain power, the agreement signed with the BC Greens highlights a few key areas of collaboration that will impact on climate action and sustainable energy in BC. These include:

Sending the Site C hydroelectric project for BCUC review
- Read BCSEA's letter to Party Leader's John Horgan and Andrew Weaver on the potential Site C BCUC Review
Doing whatever possible to stop the Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion project
Increasing the carbon tax $5 per tonne, per year, beginning April 1, 2018
Act immediately to improve transit and transportation infrastructure in order to reduce emissions, create jobs, and get people home faster; and
Establishing both an Emerging Economy Task Force and an Innovation Commission

We will be following the confidence vote results closely in the coming weeks and the decisions on who will form government. While the direction our next provincial government will head is still unknown, all signs are pointing to greater opportunities for sustainable energy as we work to create new economic opportunities and fight climate change.

From the Blog

Fortis BC Community Solar Pilot Project

Can you join the solar energy revolution if you don’t have your own sun-exposed roof? Can you dip in, without having to spend big bucks for a complete system?

The Fortis electric utility in south-central BC wants its customers to be able to say “yes” to both questions.

Fortis is proposing a Community Solar Pilot Project that is now before the BC Utilities Commission for approval. The physical part of the project is a 720 panel, 240 kilowatt solar PV generating facility at the Ellison substation in the north end of Kelowna, estimated to cost $961,000.

Welcome New Business Members!

Canadian Energy
Decentralized Energy Canada
eco-Options Energy Cooperative
Empower Energy Corp.
First Things First Okanagan
High Tide Energy Inc
Jora Canada
Light Cross Holdings Corporation
Mesla Energy Inc
Squamish Alternative Energy Group
TerraGen Solar
Tsleil-Waututh Nation
Ucluelet First Nation
UBC Sustainability Initiative

Did you know BCSEA hosts a Business Member Directory that profiles these members among other sustainable energy professionals and service providers? Visit www.bcsea.org/sed to access the directory.

Upcoming Events

June 16 - Daylight Hour 2017
June 20 - Vancouver Island Sustainable Technology Expo - Campbell River
June 20 - Women in Sustainable Energy Networking Event - Vancouver
June 24 - Net Zero Passive House Tour - Victoria
June 26 - Mission: Transition Community Forum On Renewable & Clean Energy - Vancouver

Visit our event calendar for more events from BCSEA and our partners

BCSEA Members Offer

Members are invited to take advantage of 50% off a year's subscription to The Energy Transition Show, a podcast about energy technology, policy, economics and research. The show is hosted by energy analyst and journalist Chris Nelder, who has covered the subject for over a decade. The show typically features in-depth interviews with some of the smartest people in energy and coverage of the latest in research and policy development. Recent episodes focused on calculating the net energy of renewables, exploring energy transition in countries around the world (like Australia and the Netherlands) and a deep dive into green bonds. You can hear our free mini shows (~15-20 minute excerpts) at those links.

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