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PEIA
and Its Mission
The
Pacific Energy Innovation Association (PEIA)
is an independent, non-profit association of energy professionals
incorporated under the Societies Act of British Columbia.
Mission:
To initiate and promote discussion and action for energy innovation,
efficiency and sustainability.
PEIA
offers objective, thought-provoking dialogue on energy
supply, demand and the associated technologies and policies required by
sustainable economies in the near- and long-term.
While its
efforts are focused on British Columbia and Western Canada,
PEIA
seeks opportunities for collaboration with organizations in other
jurisdictions to further mutual objectives. PEIA
recognizes that most issues and challenges are global, but
solutions must be regional to meet local economic and environmental
needs.
Activities
PEIA
furthers its mission through three types of activities:
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Events –
such as the such as the Charting Our Energy Future
series of forums, issue-specific discussion workshops and
networking receptions.
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Energy Breakfasts –
informal, early-morning discussion meetings featuring a presentation
by an authoritative speaker on a current subject, with plenty of
opportunity for questions, comments and interaction among all those
attending.
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Projects –
to promote action by: defining and evaluating issues and
options; formulating strategies and plans for action; communicating
with stakeholders and decision makers about progress.
Events
have included:
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Forum
2000,
“Obstacles and Opportunities” –
November
5-8, 2000, Westin Bayshore, Vancouver;
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Forum
2002
“Waste Not, Want Not –
April 21-23,
2002,
Vancouver Trade & Exhibition Centre;
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Workshop
“Electricity Industry Reform”
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May 24,
2002, Sutton Place Hotel, Vancouver;
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Forum
2004
“Addressing Climate
Change – Issues and Solutions”
May 3,
2004, Hilton Vancouver Metrotown, Burnaby;
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Networking
Reception
“Continuing the Dialogue”
– March 8, 2006, Royal Vancouver Yacht Club, Vancouver.
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Forum
2007, "California's Greenhouse Gas Strategies in Canada"
- April 30th, 2007, Vancouver Club, Vancouver
Officers & Directors
Alex
Tunner, P.Eng., President
Penny
Cochrane, Past President
Bruce
Vernon, Vice President
Conrad
Guelke, Conference Chair
Gerhard
Van Aswegen,Treasurer
Roger Gayle, Director
Terry
McGauley, Director
Malcolm
Metcalfe, P.Eng., Director
Helmut Urhahn, Director
Paul
Willis, Director
Terry
Wong, Director
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