Charting Our Energy Future Obstacles and Opportunities

November 5-8, 2000

Westin Bayshore, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Overview

The purpose of this conference was “to make a difference” in BC, Alberta & the Pacific Northwest in energy efficiency and innovation. Its aim was to: Bring together energy users, producers and recognized specialists to discuss ways of achieving increased energy efficiency.

Address:

• prices & policies
• the changing shape of the industry
• financing
• innovative systems & technologies
• environmental imperatives
• Promote action, post conference, in key areas where progress has stalled.

Concurrent Sessions

• Policy: Policies for efficient energy production & consumption, and the price outlook.
• Technology: Applications to meet environmental standards & economic demands.
• Environment: Climate change, and the twin demands of lower emissions & greater energy needs.
• Financing: Infrastructure development and technology commercialization.

Keynote Speakers

• Dr. Michael Isaacson, Dean of Applied Science, University of BC:“Fostering Innovation in BC.”
• Mr. Bob McDonald, “Host, Quirks & Quarks”, CBC Radio:“Technology & Us.”
• Hon. Michael Harcourt, Senior Fellow, Sustainability Research Institute, UBC; former BC Premier: “Sustainable Cities – Keys to Our Energy Future.”
• Dr. Roger Gale, CEO, Hagler Bailly, Washington DC:“The Changing Face of Energy Utilities.”
• Ms. Judi Johansen, Administrator & CEO, Bonneville Power Administration, Portland, OR:“Large Utility Challenges in an Unregulated Environment.”
• Dr. George Boer, Canadian Centre for Climate Modelling:“Modelling Climate Change.”
• Dr. Ged McLean, Director, Integrated Energy Systems, University of Victoria:“The Post-Combustion Era: Precursor for the Hydrogen Economy.”
• Mr. Lanny Ziering, Director, Strategic Change, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Los Angeles, CA:“E-commerce & the Energy Industry: Opportunities for Operations & Innovation.”

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