What's New Archive
January 2009
New Board Member
At the November 21st board meeting, representatives from Direct Energy, Encana and Fortis Alberta joined the AEEA board.
Discussion Papers in the Works
The AEEA Board has commissioned two discussion papers that coincide with emerging government policy discussion: an Energy Efficiency Act, and update of the Alberta Building Code. The papers are expected to be completed early in the new year. Please contact us for more information.
Board Presentation
Click here to view a presentation on the Energy Management Potential in the Alberta Industrial and Manufacturing Sectors, delivered by representatives from the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters and Stantec Consulting.
Disclaimer:
The views and opinions expressed in this presentation are based on observations gained through a provincial industrial efficiency program that has been successfully used in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and now Ontario. The information contained herein is provided as a means to share observations; however, no warranty for the accuracy of the information or its subsequent use is represented or implied by the Alberta Energy Efficiency Alliance.
Please contact us for more information.
Premiers Commit to 20% Increase in Efficiency
On July 18th, Canada’s Premiers committed to achieving “a 20% increase in energy efficiency by 2020 in their respective jurisdictions”. They specified a five point plan for achieving this:
- Enhance the Model National Energy Code for Buildings by 25% by 2011;
- Add energy efficiency as the fifth core objective into the National Building Code of Canada;
- Increase the numbers of energy-using products covered by the minimum energy performance standards;
- Adopt green building policies for new construction of government-funded facilities, including sustainable procurement guidelines for energy and water use; and,
- Implement a public or private mechanism in each jurisdiction so that individual home-owners have access to energy efficiency home audits and assistance with energy efficiency retrofits.
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Official Launch!
The AEEA was officially launched on June 25th, 2008 with our first AGM at the Calgary Chamber of Commerce. The Honourable Rob Renner, Minister of Environment, gave an encouraging keynote address to the members. A full slate of board members from the following organizations were also approved: The City of Calgary, C3, Enmax Energy, Golder Ecofys Solutions, Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers Local 110, the Pembina Institute, Renewable Energy Solutions, Stantec and Westedge Consulting.
December 2008
Alberta's Climate Plan
On January 24th, the Government of Alberta released its updated climate change action plan. The plan identified energy efficiency and conservation as one of its three main themes. Specific actions that were listed include:
- Develop an Energy Efficiency Act
- Establish an incentive program to promote the use of energy efficient appliances and home improvements
- Implement energy efficiency standards in building codes for homes and commercial buildings
- Provide capacity building support to municipalities and other climate change partners to identify emission reduction strategies including land use planning and sustainable development initiatives for inclusion in appropriate municipal plans and bylaws
- Provide government leadership in introducing energy efficiency standards for government buildings, purchasing more energy efficient vehicles and buying more environmentally friendly products
- Establish a team to raise public awareness of energy efficiency and conservation across the province
The AEEA Elects Officers
At our January board meeting, the AEEA Interim Board elected officers for the society. The full list of board members and officers can be found here.
First Event
The board is also planning its first event for 2008. To join our mailing list for the event, please contact us.
February 2008
Alberta's Climate Plan
On January 24th, the Government of Alberta released its updated climate change action plan. The plan identified energy efficiency and conservation as one of its three main themes. Specific actions that were listed include:
- Develop an Energy Efficiency Act
- Establish an incentive program to promote the use of energy efficient appliances and home improvements
- Implement energy efficiency standards in building codes for homes and commercial buildings
- Provide capacity building support to municipalities and other climate change partners to identify emission reduction strategies including land use planning and sustainable development initiatives for inclusion in appropriate municipal plans and bylaws
- Provide government leadership in introducing energy efficiency standards for government buildings, purchasing more energy efficient vehicles and buying more environmentally friendly products
- Establish a team to raise public awareness of energy efficiency and conservation across the province
The AEEA Elects Officers
At our January board meeting, the AEEA Interim Board elected officers for the society. The full list of board members and officers can be found here.
First Event
The board is also planning its first event for 2008. To join our mailing list for the event, please contact us.
December 2007
The AEEA Becomes a Society
In September 2007, the Alberta Energy Efficiency Alliance filed an application to become a registered not-for-profit society within Alberta. This officially kicks-off the AEEA as a fully fledged organization working to advance energy efficiency within the province.
The interim board members have already committed significant time to getting the AEEA off the ground, and are in the midst of our first recruitment drive. If you or anyone you know works in an area related to energy efficiency, please consider joining [/membership] the Alliance and support “an inclusive and diverse forum for communication, collaborative problem solving, coordinated action and a common voice” for energy efficiency in Alberta.
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