Energy Innovation Fair Bigger and Better than Ever
By David Dodge, GreenEnergyFutures.ca
The Energy Innovation Fair is coming to Red Deer, Alberta October 18th – 19th. I’ll be there, why not join me there. I’ve been invited to MC the event again.
Here’s a quick rundown of what’s in store for this amazing event.
Location: Red Deer Polytechnic
Theme: Economic Diversification through Energy Innovation
Key Highlights:
- Focus on Alberta’s Energy Transition: The fair emphasizes the opportunities presented by the energy transition, particularly for Alberta and central Alberta.
“Markham Hislop is going to share a lot of his insights and kind of messaging for what opportunity Alberta has and central Alberta has for capitalizing on energy innovations.” – Renee Mikalak, of ReThink Red Deer who is co-presenting the event with Red Deer Polytechnic.
- Economic Diversification: The event features panels and discussions dedicated to exploring economic diversification strategies for central Alberta, with a focus on both policy and technology.
“So the topic is economic diversification in central Alberta. So we’re focusing on policy in the morning and then technology examples in the afternoon.” – Renee Mikalak
- Showcase of Clean Energy Technologies: Attendees can experience firsthand various clean energy technologies, including heat pumps, electric vehicles, and agrivoltaics.
“Jason Bradley will be there from Suncycle Farms to talk about agrivoltaics. The idea of combining farming and grazing with solar to make agriculture more resilient and lucrative.”
- Community Projects and Success Stories: The fair highlights successful community-led initiatives like the Metis Nation of Alberta’s climate action plan and the Town of Raymond’s net-zero electricity ambitions for their buildings.
- Expert Speakers and Panels: Renowned speakers like Markham Hislop, Michael Kerr from Alberta Innovates, and representatives from the Business Renewable Centre, Innisfail, and more will share their insights and expertise.
- Green Gala Awards: A new addition to the event, the Green Gala Awards will recognize individuals, organizations, and schools leading the way in energy innovation and sustainability.
Learn about Raymond Net-Zero, Agrivoltaics and the Metis Nation – All coming to the fair!
Key Themes:
- Embracing the Energy Transition: The fair acknowledges the global shift towards cleaner energy sources and aims to showcase how Alberta can play a leading role in this transition.
- Creating Economic Opportunities: The event highlights the economic potential of clean energy technologies and promotes their role in diversifying Alberta’s economy.
- Community Engagement and Action: The fair emphasizes the importance of community-driven initiatives and showcases successful examples of local efforts in sustainability and energy innovation.
- Investing in the Future: The focus on advanced hydrocarbons and technologies like agrivoltaics demonstrates a commitment to innovation and developing sustainable solutions for the future.
Overall, the Energy Innovation Fair offers a valuable platform for learning, networking, and exploring the future of energy in Alberta. It showcases the potential for economic growth and diversification through clean energy technologies and celebrates the efforts of individuals and organizations driving positive change.