EIF Schedule

The new Green Gala Awards recognize those individuals, businesses, and organizations that are innovating their way to a brighter energy future in Alberta. Sponsored by the Red Deer and District Chamber of Commerce and hosted by Ted and the team of Oh Deer!, this is a fun evening of food, bevvies, photos, and an EV showcase / sneak peek of the Energy Innovation Fair on Saturday! Tickets are available for $20 each and can be purchased here - https://tinyurl.com/2p9bzfj7

6:00 - 7:00pm - Green Carpet Entrance, Happy Hour EV show and shine (inside)

7:00 - 7:15pm - Land Acknowledgment, Intro and Welcome Address

7:15 - 8:00pm - Awards Presentations and Winner interviews with Oh Deer!

8:00 - 9:00pm - Networking and See You Tomorrow!

Markham Hislop is a Canadian energy and climate journalist. He hosts the Energi Talks podcast, conducts video interviews with experts from around the world about the energy transition with topics including clean energy and cleantech, electric vehicles, climate and energy policies, green finance, hydrogen, oil/gas adaption, the energy future, and much much more.

He writes the Markham On Energy political analysis column and about the energy future. He is frequently interviewed on Canadian radio about energy transition issues.

Discover businesses, agencies, inspiring projects, engaging demos, and more in the Energy Marketplace:

Daikin
Fortis Alberta
Town of Innisfail
Red Deer County
CBI Solar
Deep Sky Labs
CARIN
Sol Invictus
Red Deer Polytechnic
ReThink Red Deer
Urban Indigenous Voices Society
Red Deer Food Bank
Peak Energy Solutions
Vleeming Custom Homes
VCT Group
Complete Solutions
Savick
SkyFire Energy
Varme Energy
ECO Canada
Enhance Energy Inc.
Electric Vehicle Association of Alberta

Scottsville Auto Group
MGM Ford
Turple Bros.
Capstone Activation Bus
e-Bus (Rental Bus Lines)
Blades Power Equipment

Panel Presenters and Discussion (subject to change)

Our morning panel presentation builds on Markham Hislop's keynote to address Economic Diversification in Central Alberta from a Policy Focus - "How can policies provincially and municipally be adapted to attract innovative businesses to the region?"

Concurrent informational seminars with business, government, and community experts (subject to change).

1) Zero-Emission Medium and Heavy-Duty Vehicles (MHDZEVs) - Durga Sindhura, ECO Canada (Room 2906)

This seminar will focus on Zero-Emission Medium and Heavy-Duty Vehicles (MHDZEVs), emphasizing their importance, recent advancements, and integration into transportation systems. It will cover sustainable sourcing of materials and introduce an interactive tool that highlights the innovative, economic, environmental, and health benefits of ZEVs. The presentation will also explore relevant policies and provide a comparison of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, illustrating their potential to support a cleaner and more sustainable transportation future.

2) Solar for Your Home - Luke Pasishnik, CBI Solar (Room 2901)

In this informative presentation, explore the benefits and practicalities of installing solar energy systems in residential settings. Beginning with a quick overview of solar technology and how solar can benefit you, you'll delve into the advantages of going solar. Key considerations for homeowners, understanding installation costs, questions to ask, and exploring financing options will also be covered. Finally, real-life success stories and tips for maximizing your solar investment will be shared. Discover how solar energy can transform your home into a sustainable and cost-effective energy solution!

3) Building with Straw - Sam Kondratski, Savik Inc. (Room 2905)

A bridge from the farmers field to a high performance, healthy home.
Learn about an Alberta grown solution for improving the energy efficiency, comfort, and quality of homes built with natural materials. Savick repurposes residual straw from Central Alberta farmers to make prefabricated construction elements that bridge the gap between a valuable resource in our farmers fields and our acute need for quality housing.

Discover businesses, agencies, inspiring projects, engaging demos, and more in the Energy Marketplace:

Daikin
Fortis Alberta
Town of Innisfail
Red Deer County
CBI Solar
Deep Sky Labs
CARIN
Sol Invictus
Red Deer Polytechnic
ReThink Red Deer
Urban Indigenous Voices Society
Red Deer Food Bank
Peak Energy Solutions
Vleeming Custom Homes
VCT Group
Complete Solutions
Savick
SkyFire Energy
Varme Energy
ECO Canada
Enhance Energy Inc.
Electric Vehicle Association of Alberta

Scottsville Auto Group
MGM Ford
Turple Bros.
Capstone Activation Bus
e-Bus (Rental Bus Lines)
Blades Power Equipment

Our Platinum Sponsor(s) will share valuable information and inspiring stories of the latest energy innovation(s) in the field. They'll also tell you how to win prizes worth over $3,000 including an e-bike and electric leaf blower kit, so don't miss out!

Panel Presenters and Discussion (subject to change)

Our afternoon panel builds off of the morning panel discussion on Economic Diversification in Central Alberta, this time from a Technology Focus - "How can technology influence policies to support a thriving competitive marketplace in the region?"

Discover businesses, agencies, inspiring projects, engaging demos, and more in the Energy Marketplace:

Daikin
Fortis Alberta
Town of Innisfail
Red Deer County
CBI Solar
Deep Sky Labs
CARIN
Sol Invictus
Red Deer Polytechnic
ReThink Red Deer
Urban Indigenous Voices Society
Red Deer Food Bank
Peak Energy Solutions
Vleeming Custom Homes
VCT Group
Complete Solutions
Savick
SkyFire Energy
Varme Energy
ECO Canada
Enhance Energy Inc.
Electric Vehicle Association of Alberta

Scottsville Auto Group
MGM Ford
Turple Bros.
Capstone Activation Bus
e-Bus (Rental Bus Lines)
Blades Power Equipment

Concurrent informational seminars with business, government, and community experts (subject to change).

1) Resource Roundup App - Tonya Wolfe and Alicia Cafferata-Arnett, Red Deer Polytechnic (Alternative Energy Lab)

An interactive session hosted by RDP's Energy Innovation Centre focusing on applied research in "Net-Zero" technology. Discover our plans for a Living Lab and Energy Test Hub, and share your feedback on what support you need from RDP to thrive in this area.

2) Heat Pumps ("Heat pumps don’t work in Alberta") - Jean-Marie Robert - NAIT (Room 2901)

Heat Pumps - you hear about them everywhere these days as a way to heat our homes very efficiently and as one of the only proven ways of eliminating emissions from heating buildings. What are we to make of all this? Jean-Marie Robert of NAITs Alternative Energy Program is here to help us understand how heat pumps work, how we can use them in our homes to save money, become climate resilient and help eliminate emissions from home heating.

3) Empower Me - Helping families in diverse communities save energy, save money, and increase the comfort and safety of their homes - Alanda Big Crow - Empower Me (Room 2906)

Discover businesses, agencies, inspiring projects, engaging demos, and more in the Energy Marketplace:

Daikin
Fortis Alberta
Town of Innisfail
Red Deer County
CBI Solar
Deep Sky Labs
CARIN
Sol Invictus
Red Deer Polytechnic
ReThink Red Deer
Urban Indigenous Voices Society
Red Deer Food Bank
Peak Energy Solutions
Vleeming Custom Homes
VCT Group
Complete Solutions
Savick
SkyFire Energy
Varme Energy
ECO Canada
Enhance
Electric Vehicle Association of Alberta

Scottsville Group
MGM Ford
Turple Bros.
Capstone Activation Bus
e-Bus (Rental Bus Lines)
Blades Power Equipment

Concurrent informational seminars with business, government, and community experts (subject to change).

1) Agrivoltaics in Alberta - Jason Bradley, Sun Cycle Farms (Room 2901)
Economic diversity is achievable if we truly view solar power generation and primary agriculture production through a shared both/and lens. With soil health as the common ground we can all stand on, how do we change our thinking, our paradigms, and our practices to achieve better systems-based outcomes?

2) EVs - Optimizing the Grid via Demand Side Management - Kevin Noble, Director, Engineering Distribution Planning, Fortis AB (Room 2906)

This session will discuss results from Fortis Alberta's EV Smart Charging Pilot - https://fortisalberta.com/electric-vehicles-and-electric-vehicle-chargers/2023-electric-vehicle-smart-charging-pilot

Wrap up the day on a high note with exciting stories of community projects including Metis Nation of Alberta's Climate Action Plan which focuses on education, renewable energy, energy efficiency and environmental monitoring. Followed by the Town of Raymond's inspiring story of how one Alberta municipality defied the odds and became Alberta's first net-zero town!

Michael Kerr is the Executive Director of the Advanced Hydrocarbons Team at Alberta Innovates

The Advanced Hydrocarbons team is comprised of industry veterans that are driven to catalyze and foster innovation activities to improve the lives of Albertans economically, environmentally, and socially. Advanced Hydrocarbons’ staff support the innovation ecosystem with targeted funding programs, facilitation of initiatives, connecting members of the ecosystem together to achieve common goals, and supporting complementary programs at similar agencies (for example, Emissions Reduction Alberta, Natural Resources Canada, Sustainable Development Technology Canada, and more).

Michael will speak to Alberta Innovates' efforts in Oil and Gas Innovation in Alberta including the Bitumen Beyond Combustion Project (BBC). The BBC program develops technologies to convert oil sands components into non-combustion products, such as carbon fibre, asphalt binder, activated carbon, and other high value carbon materials.

Following the closing keynote, Red Deer Polytechnic's VP of Academic and Student Experience, Lindsay Engel will give closing remarks and farewell.

This will also be your opportunity to provide live feedback on the 2025 Energy Innovation Fair and join us for Green Drinks happy hour at (downtown Red Deer venue TBD)