Delta South, Edmonton, Alberta
PROGRAM
The 2023 Summit will feature a combination of keynote speakers, panel presentations and breakout discussions.
We are pleased to announce that our program qualifies for AAA professional development credits.
Day One: Tuesday, June 20, 2023
7:00 AM Registration
Grand Ballroom Foyer
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM Breakfast
Grand Ballroom
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM Welcome & Opening Remarks
Grand Ballroom
8:45 AM - 9:30 AM Plenary - Moving from BAU to Net Zero Emission Buildings - Panel
Grand Ballroom
Transitioning to net zero emission buildings will require many approaches working together to be successful. Panelists will be asked to discuss the big picture and how they see different approaches working together to meet multiple goals including deep emissions reductions and affordability while exploring the immediate challenges that need to be addressed.
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM Plenary - The Evolution of Alberta’s Electricity System - Panel
Grand Ballroom
Technology and policy changes are driving conversations about the evolution of our utility systems. Hear from system planners and operators about emerging issues affecting how they approach future system design.
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM Break
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Building Technology Demonstrations
Grand Ballroom
Banff Recreational Pavillion – Innovative building envelope that reduces energy needs and sequesters carbon through use of prefabricated mass timber and wood fibre insulation.
Passive House Multi-Family Building – By assembling a collaborative team of experts and completing an in-depth cost and energy analysis, this team was able to design and build a multi-family building in Edmonton to Passive House standards while providing options to fill the missing middle.
Demand Side Management (DSM) in the Utility System
Crystal Gallery
Join a group discussion to help define DSM opportunities and challenges in the province, and to find out how DSM can help move a variety of behind-the-meter efficiency, demand response and DER projects forward.
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM Lunch + Keynote Address: Prairie REIT Taking Deep Energy Retrofits to Scale
Grand Ballroom
Avenue Living recently announced a landmark deal with the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB). Together, the CIB and Avenue living will commit $162M towards retrofitting low-density residential buildings to decrease GHG emissions by up to 50%, optimize building performance, and enhance functionality for approximately 10,000 residents across the Prairies. This presentation will present insights on how they are delivering this large-scale retrofit project, including a discussion on the infrastructure evaluation, design work, implementation, risk mitigation, and expected outcomes.
1:00 PM - 1:15 PM Break
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM Capacity Building and Workforce Development - Panel
Grand Ballroom
New technologies and practices will require building capacity within the buildings and energy efficiency workforce to implement them at scale. Panelists will discuss emerging capacity building and workforce development needs and the solutions being developed to meet future industry requirements.
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM Preparing for Disruptive Technologies - Panel
Grand Ballroom
This panel will discuss the potential uptake of electrification and other emerging trends as well as their impact on the way buildings and utility systems are designed and built.
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM Networking Break
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM The Training Landscape in Alberta, Gaps and Opportunities for Coordination
Grand Ballroom
Join this solutions focused discussion that will feature multiple training providers discussing the training landscape in the province, gaps and opportunities for coordination. The audience is encouraged to come with your questions and ideas!
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Managing Peak Energy Demand
Crystal Gallery
This breakout will feature multiple perspectives on managing peak system demands as supply and demand technologies continue to evolve. Join us to hear about managed EV charging, building energy management systems and the role of the gas system in meeting peak needs. Bring your questions and ideas to add to the conversation!
4:00 PM - 4:15 PM Break
4:15 PM - 4:45 PM Keynote - Transitions to a Net Zero Emissions Future
Grand Ballroom
Frog Lake First Nations has embarked on an intergenerational plan to transform their nation and lands from reliance on oil and gas extraction to pioneering leadership in clean energy. Learn about how they have developed a Legacy Energy and Alternative Power (LEAP) Master Plan and to apply their indigenous leadership to create economic opportunities that also reflect their culture, spirituality, and identity.
4:45 PM - 5:00 PM Remarks from the Minister of Affordability and Utilities
Grand Ballroom
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Reception
Top of the Inn
Enjoy refreshments, networking and a display of demonstration projects that are validating innovative processes, products and technologies to reduce building emissions. Cash bar.
