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WADE Canada Decentralized Energy News 2.0

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Champion of Clean

Valuing our industry’s trailblazers is vital. Proudly, WADE Canada has ten such mavericks on our board. Get to know the leadership team as we profile our own resident Champions of Clean as part DE News 2.0.

Q&A: Legally Clean with James Sidlofsky
Navigating the legal nuances of new energy regulation in Ontario is what WADE Canada’s Secretary, James Sidlofsky – a leading lawyer with Canada’s largest law firm – does well. Augusts’ Champion of Clean talks DE and modernizing Canada's energy future. [Full Story]

 

Top Stories

Is Clean Energy the Economic Saviour?

By Elizabeth Huculak, Vice President | WADE Canada

Global markets continue to reel from energy price fluctuations and energy security concerns, the economics of energy alternatives is in the spotlight. The US continues to struggle to stay out of a double dip recession and to bring its deficit and debt under control. Rising utility costs are seen as a constraint of consumer demand as well as industry profitability and productivity.

Can clean energy be the job stimulus work markets are looking for?
                                                                            [Full Story]

Cleaner Oil Sands Production through
Decentralized Energy

Published in Reuters, Yahoo Finance, Daily Finance, Cogeneration & On-Site Power Production Magazine and Calgary Beacon

On August 4, 2011, WADE Canada was pleased to announce that the Canadian Oilsands Network for Research and Development (CONRAD) has become an Affiliate Member. A memorandum of understanding was signed in June, to encourage cooperative programs in the field of cleaner hydrocarbon technology.
                                                                            [Full Story]

Local Clean Energy a High Priority for
Canadian Provinces

By John Farrell | August 1, 2011
Source: RenewableEnergyWorld.com

Ontario’s “buy local” energy policy has the promise of 43,000 local jobs from 5,000 megawatts (MW) of new renewable energy. Now Nova Scotia is showing a strong interest in boosting the economic returns of its clean energy program.
                                                                            [Full Story]

 

Events & Announcements

Registration Opens Soon

Global Clean Energy Congress & Exhibition
Co-organized by WADE Canada

November 1-3, 2011 | Calgary, AB

Members receive 20% Registration Discount
Watch your inbox for details!


Get ready to join the clean energy revolution; registration opens on August 22, 2011. Co-organized by WADE Canada and DMG Events, the Global Clean Energy Congress & Exhibition provides a global platform to demonstrate, discuss and debate global clean energy strategies, policies and technologies. The Congress features a combination of keynote addresses, high-level technical presentations, and training workshops. The program is complimented by an innovation-focused exhibition, dealmakers’ investment lounge and several networking functions. November 1-3, 2011[Register here]

Registration Opens Soon: Pre-Congress Workshop

The Other Side of the Sun: Fundamentals of Concentrating Solar Thermal Technology Held in conjunction with the Global Clean Energy Congress & Exhibition

October 31, 2011 | Calgary, AB

This full-day workshop, hosted by Alberta Innovates – Technology Futures, will introduce participants to all aspects of concentrating solar thermal (CST) technology. The first part of the workshop consists of presentations from leading CST experts; the second part consists of a panel discussion on CST application in Canada.
[More information & registration]

Biogas Tour & Workshops


Biogas Tours and Workshops are taking place across Ontario, starting in August. Learn how you can use your farm outputs to generate electricity, earn a profit, and benefit the environment. [More information]

EcoCity World Summit


August 22-26, 2011 | Montreal, QC

The Ecocity World Summit program is organized around six interconnecting themes that explore leading edge research and showcase practical solutions that contribute to the development and management of ecocities. All speakers will present lessons from their specific area of expertise and explain how their work relates to the broad range of issues-social, economic, and biophysical-that are integrally related in the ecocity concept.
[More information & registration]

Recent Government Announcements
Involving Biogas Project Development (from APAO)


Partner Affiliate, Agrienergy Producers' Association of Ontario (APAO), is providing you the following links to recent announcements made by the Ontario government on August 2nd that may impact your biogas project development. Additional details and links are provided on our website. [More information]

CanGEA's 4th Annual Conference and Investment Forum

One King West Hotel & Residence | Toronto, ON

September 14-15, 2011

The Annual Conference of CanGEA, held for the first time in 2008, has been a key event for the geothermal energy sector in Canada. The event highlights the activities of Canadian and international players, both in Canada and internationally. It promotes geothermal energy and the potential of geothermal energy development in Canada.
[More information & registration]

World Bank's Private Sector Liaison Officers (PSLO) Network presents:

Strategy to Action – Business Opportunities to Energy Market Transformation

October 23-27   | Washington, DC
October 28         | New York City

The World Bank's Private Sector Liaison Officers (PSLO) Network invites you to participate in a joint mission involving companies from Canada, Italy and the United States and other possible countries on an energy sector focused mission. [More information & registration]

   

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