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 Two: Wednesday, June 21, 2023

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM Breakfast
Grand Ballroom

8:30 AM - 8:35 AM Opening & Recognition of National Indigenous Peoples Day
Grand Ballroom

8:35 AM - 9:30 AM Keynote - A National Perspective on Energy Efficiency
Grand Ballroom
Join us to hear about NRCan's many initiatives to accelerate energy efficiency across Canada and how they fit with Alberta-based efforts.

9:30 AM - 9:45 AM Break

9:45 AM - 10:45 AM Building Technology Demonstrations
Grand Ballroom
Hear about both accomplishments and lessons learned from two SSRIA funded building technology demonstration projects.

Evaluating Net Zero Energy load demands and impacts of community wide implementation - Learn about recent progress in researching the development of smart, sustainable, and energy-efficient communities and cities, with specific focus on (i) development of electricity load and solar PV generation forecasting models for various applications, and (ii) an AI-powered methodology for community/city-wide applications of solar PV.

Energy Storage Pilot - This project is a unique application of aggregated behind the meter energy storage as a non-wires solution (NWS) to alleviate grid capacity constraints and reduce emissions from residential customer homes.

Ensuring Inclusivity and Equity
Crystal Gallery
This breakout will feature multiple perspectives on opportunities and challenges to engage different market sectors - with a focus on engaging hard-to-reach sectors, ensuring inclusivity and equity.

10:45 AM - 11:00 AM Break

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Deep Energy Retrofits
Grand Ballroom
Hear about the opportunities and challenges facing industry leaders when working to ramp up deep energy retrofits.

12:00 PM - 1:15 PM Lunch + Green Building Technology Innovation Showcase
Grand Ballroom
Enjoy this fast paced pitch style event and learn about up and coming technology and products.

1:15 PM - 3:00 PM Plenary - Role of HVACR Sector in Building Decarbonization
Grand Ballroom
Presented in collaboration with the Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI), this session, moderated by John Fekete, HRAI, will feature an equipment manufacturer, a distributer, HVACR contractors, as well as perspectives from government representatives on opportunities and challenges related to the decarbonization of heating.

Setting the Context with Government and Industry Leaders