Category: Energy

British Columbia, Design and Technology, Energy

Video: Exciting Prospects Ahead for CaGBC Greenbuilding Sector

Green Home TV caught up with Thomas Mueller, President of the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) recently at the CaGBC’s Symposium 2011. Mr. Mueller shared with us about the Symposium’s focus on existing buildings and the CaGBC’s programs to help reduce energy and water consumption in commercial, industrial and high capacity residential by 50% by 2020. Mr. Mueller also updated us on other exciting developments in low-rise residential including Adera’s LEED Platinum Seven35 Project. Continue reading Video: Exciting Prospects Ahead for CaGBC Greenbuilding Sector

Education and Learning, Energy, Events

Kids’ World of Energy Festival: Call for volunteers

The Kids’ World of Energy Festival brings together over 4000 students, youth, volunteers and families to engage with hands-on learning about renewable energy. Taking place at the Evergreen Brick Works, this festival will feature 3 curriculum-linked days designed specially for grade 5 and 6 classes, and 2 public days open to the community. Continue reading Kids’ World of Energy Festival: Call for volunteers

British Columbia, Energy, Nature and Wildlife Conservation

First Nations’ Opposition to Site C Dam Submitted to BC Legislature

Victoria – Today opposition energy critic John Horgan submitted a declaration from 23 First Nations into the Legislature opposing the development of the Site C Dam, a large-scale hydroelectric project proposed by the BC Government.The earth-fill dam – estimated to cost $6.6-billion – would be the third dam on the Peace River in Northeastern BC. Continue reading First Nations’ Opposition to Site C Dam Submitted to BC Legislature

Career Opportunities, Energy

Climate Change & Renewable Energy Coordinator – Falls Brook Centre

The Climate Change & Renewable Energy Coordinator will be responsible for a range of Climate Change and Renewable Energy activities at Falls Brook Centre and will coordinate FBC’s Appropriate Technology Department Programming:

• Explore opportunities for future Appropriate Technology (Climate Change and Renewable Energy) initiatives and projects.
• Coordinate volunteers and interns working on Appropriate Technology activities.
• Link Appropriate Technology programming to FBC’s local and international climate change and renewable energy work. Continue reading Climate Change & Renewable Energy Coordinator – Falls Brook Centre