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| 2008 Canadian Decentralized Energy Conference Exploring Alternatives to Traditional Generation September 15-16, 2008 • Calgary TELUS Convention Centre |
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| Canadas energy industry is transitioning into a balanced supply mix of centralized and decentralized energy (DE). DE is energy generation at or near the point of use, irrespective of size, technology or fuel used - both off-grid and on-grid. DE brings improved efficiency through reduced line losses and thermal efficiency gains. However, to reach its maximum potential, the DE industry must be supported by up-to-date energy management solutions. Energy policy and regulation along with grid integration are two primary areas of concern. They affect all industry stakeholders and several aspects of the value chain (i.e., utilities, independent power producers, governments, regulators, manufacturers, housing industry). | ||||||
Conference Chairs: Dr. David Layzell; Executive Director, Institute for Sustainable Energy, Environment and Economy University of Calgary Dr. Marwan Masri, President & CEO, Canadian Energy Research Institute Anouk Kendall, Country Manager, WADE Canada |
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| Monday, September 15th – Industry Diagnostics | ||||||
7:00 – 8:00 am Registration and Continental Breakfast 8:00 am Opening Remarks 8:10 – 8:40 am |
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| 8:45 – 10:00 am (Session 1) | ||||||
| GLOBAL MARKETS: AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 MINUTES | ||||||
| How does Canada’s DE market compare with other countries in terms of installed capacity, energy policy, market growth and
potential? Moderator: Dr. David Layzell; Executive Director, Institute for Sustainable Energy, Environment and Economy University of Calgary |
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| International Investments in Transmission: Trends, Outlook and Best Practices
François Nguyen; Senior Policy Advisor - Electricity Markets • International Energy Agency The Current Status and Future of Renewable Distributed Generation in California Tim Tutt; Advisor to Chairperson Pfannenstiel • California Energy Commission |
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| Canada Overview Dr. Michal C. Moore; Senior Fellow, Institute for Sustainable Energy, Environment and Economy • University of Calgary 10:00 – 10:15 am Networking Break 10:15 am – 11:30 pm (Session 2) |
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| INDUSTRY TRANSITION | ||||||
| What is Canada doing to enable industry growth? What are the current challenges and examples of programs and initiatives that are making a difference? Moderator: James C. Sidlofsky, Partner • Borden Ladner Gervais LLP |
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| Overview of Decentralized Energy Policy and Regulatory Challenges
Hadi Dowlatabadi, Canada Research Chair and Professor, Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability, University of British Columbia |
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| Ontario Standard Offers Programs (SOP) JoAnne Butler; Vice President, Electricity Resources • Ontario Power Authority |
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| Raising the Bar for Training and Accreditation
Denis Tanguay; President and Chief Executive Officer • Canadian GeoExchange Coalition 11:30 am 1:00 pm |
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| NETWORKING LUNCH | ||||||
| 1:00 – 2:15 pm (Session 3) | ||||||
| GAS AND ELECTRITY - THE ENERGY GRID OF THE FUTURE | ||||||
| How can we promote a smooth integration of the various alternative energy generation systems into our energy grid? This session covers some key issues pertaining to the energy grid and how we can improve it to use and convert fuels more efficiently. | ||||||
| Moderator: TBA | ||||||
| Building an Improved Electricity Supply Chain through a Smart Grid Marion Fraser, President • Fraser and Company |
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| Enhancing Distributed Generation - Hybrid Fuel Cells as Gas Utility Pipeline Assets David Teichroeb, Business Development, Fuel Cell Markets • Enbridge |
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| British Columbia’s Distributed Generation Strategy Joanne McKenna, Manager, IPP Engagement, Power Acquisitions • BC Hydro 2:15 2:30 pm Networking Break |
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| 2:30 4:00 pm (Session 4) | ||||||
| BRINGING NEW TECHNOLOGY TO MARKET SMALL AND MEDIUM SIZED BUSINESSES: KEY SUCCESS FACTORS FOR GROWTH |
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| A focus on small to medium sized enterprises. What is the path from beta testing to commercialization and what is the current
investment climate? This session will host a panel of SME professionals from a range of backgrounds who will review some key
success factors for SMEs in the decentralized energy industry. This session will then launch into a facilitated working session that
will provide conference delegates with some valuable insight into successful business concepts and plans. This session will also
engage delegates in an exercise to share perceptions regarding attractive investment opportunities. We will have five panelists
and a formal facilitator for this session. Moderator: Bill Overend; President • Overview Business Consulting Inc. |
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| Panelists: Brandy Jeary; Business Manager, Small and Medium Enterprises Alberta Research Council Darren Massey, Vice President • Calgary Technologies Inc. Brian Spronk, Area Manager, Entrepreneurship Centre • Business Development Bank of Canada Michael Hayes; Industrial Technology Advisor, IRAP West - Calgary Centre NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program |
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| 4:00 – 5:30 pm Launch of 2008 Western Canada Clean Energy Business Directory and Conference Reception | ||||||
| Tuesday, September 16th The Next Generation | ||||||
| 7:00 – 8:00 am Registration and Continental Breakfast 8:00 am Introductory Remarks by Conference Co-chair 8:10 – 8:40 am |
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| 8:45 – 10:00 am (Session 5) | ||||||
| INNOVATION | ||||||
| This session takes three examples of fuel sources that are currently underutilized in Canada and presents some scenarios for
business development. Moderator: Rob Beamish, Director • C3 EnviroTech Solutions |
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| Innovative Use of Gaseous Fuelled Engines for Distributed Generation Projects Across Canada | ||||||
| Jan Buijk; Vice President and General Manager • DDACE Power Systems Inc. | ||||||
| The Use of Biomass in Community Integrated Energy Systems | ||||||
| Jim Manson; Senior Project Engineer • FVB Energy Inc. | ||||||
| High-Temperature Geothermal Energy Opportunities in the Canadian Marketplace: Research & Development | ||||||
| Craig Dunn; Education & Membership Director • CanGEA - Canadian Geothermal Energy Association | ||||||
| 10:00 – 10:15 am Networking Break | ||||||
| 10:15 – 11:30 am (Session 6) | ||||||
| QUANTIFYING THE BENEFITS | ||||||
| What are the quantifiable benefits of DE and its context in the Canadian energy industry? Moderator: TBA |
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| DE Economic Modeling Applications: City of Calgary, Province of Ontario | ||||||
| Marc Godin; President • Portfire Associates Inc. | ||||||
| Residential CHP: Grid Benefits and Emissions Reduction | ||||||
| Mike Swinton; Research Manager, Canadian Centre for Housing Technology • National Research Council Canada | ||||||
| Distributed Energy - A Perfect Fit for Oil and Gas Production? | ||||||
| Bruce Peachey; President • New Paradigm Engineering Ltd. | ||||||
| 11:30 am – 1:00 pm | ||||||
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| 1:00 – 2:15 pm (Session 7) | ||||||
| DECENTRALIZED ENERGY IN BUILDINGS | ||||||
| How is DE integrated into building design and what is the rationale for modernization Canada’s building codes? Moderator:Michael M. Wenig, Research Associate & Adjunct Prof. of Law, Canadian Institute of Resources Law • University of Calgary |
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| Net Zero Energy Homes – Challenges, Barriers, Opportunities and Impacts | ||||||
| Gordon Howell; Senior Solar Development Engineer • Howell-Mayhew Engineering Inc. | ||||||
| Metering Technologies – the Benefits of Improving Metering Infrastructure on DE and Sustainability | ||||||
| Doug Houseman; Vice President • Capgemini U.S. | ||||||
| DE: The Next Generation of Building Appliances | ||||||
| Brent Harris; Director of Technology Development • Sustainable Energy Technologies | ||||||
| 2:15 – 2:30 pm Networking Break | ||||||
| 2:30 – 3:15 pm (Session 8) | ||||||
| DECENTRALIZED ENERGY COMMUNITIES | ||||||
| Designing modern sustainable energy systems in face of uncertainty. Communities designs need to be flexible and resilient, and
able to adapt to fluctuations in energy prices, changes in resources availability, technological developments, unforeseen
international events, and evolving social and environmental requirements. This session looks at the next generation approach to
how energy services are planned and provided to communities. Moderator: Paul Hunt, Director, Sustainable Development & Stakeholder Relations • Enbridge |
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| Quality Urban Energy Systems of Tomorrow (QUEST) | ||||||
| Louis Marmen; Director, Gas Markets • Canadian Gas Association | ||||||
| In-stream Hydrokinetic Power Generation for Communities | ||||||
| Bob Moll; Vice President, Business Development • New Energy Corporation Inc. | ||||||
| 3:15 – 3:45 pm | ||||||
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| Closing Remarks & Conference Adjournment | ||||||
| Registration Form | ||||||