Discovery Fair 2017
Nova Scotia’s first energy discovery fair took place in Bridgewater on October 27-28, 2017. Attendees gathered for mine for great advice, inspiration, and the latest technology and methods for the energy-efficiency of our homes, businesses, and community.
HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS
ENERGY TRADESHOW WITH 32 VENDORS AND EXHIBITORS
CONVERSATIONS WITH QUALIFIED ENERGY ADVISORS
OFF-GRID HOUSING
ADVANCED BATTERY RESEARCH
HOME ENERGY UPGRADE SUPPORT AND FINANCING
TIDAL ENERGY
SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAICS
HEAT PUMPS
ELECTRIC BICYCLES AND VEHICLES
COMMUNITY-SCALE BIOENERGY
ENERGY ECONOMICS
ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION (WALKING & WHEELING)
ENERGY MANAGEMENT FOR BUSINESSES & ORGANIZATIONS
COMMERCIAL SUPPORT FOR BUSINESSES
MUNICIPAL ENERGY INITIATIVES AND NETWORKS
FRIDAY
OCTOBER 27, 2017
12:00 - KICKOFF PRESENTATION The Future of Clean Energy in Our Economy by Carl Duivenvoorden
1:00 - 4:00 PM - DISCOVERY FAIR TRADE SHOW (GYMNASIUM) with 35 Vendors & Exhibitors
1:30 - 4:00 PM - ENVISIONING A CLEAN ENERGY WORLD (AUDITORIUM)
1:00 PM - MUNICIPAL ENERGY INITIATIVES AND THE WORLD ENERGY CITIES PARTNERSHIP (WORKSHOP ROOM) — Roundtable and discussion with HRM Mayor Mike Savage
2:00 PM - COMMERCIAL SUPPORT FOR BUSINESSES (WORKSHOP ROOM) Presented by Nova Scotia Power
3:00 PM - WORKSHOPS (WORKSHOP ROOMS)
ENERGY MANAGEMENT FOR BUSINESSES & ORGANIZATIONS 101
STUDENT ENERGY PRESENTATION (NSCC ENERGY SUSTAINABILITY ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM)
QUEST NOVA SCOTIA INFORMATION SESSION FOR BUSINESSES & MUNICIPALITIES
6:00 - 8:00 PM - KEYNOTE PRESENTATION (AUDITORIUM) Energize Bridgewater presented by the Town of Bridgewater and the Bridgewater Energy Partnership with Keynote Address by Dr. Jeff Dahn: The Future of Batteries presented by Nova Scotia Power
SATURDAY OCTOBER 28, 2017
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM - DISCOVERY FAIR TRADE SHOW (GYMNASIUM) with 35 Vendors & Exhibitors
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM - ENVISIONING A CLEAN ENERGY WORLD (AUDITORIUM)
10:30 AM - WORKSHOPS (WORKSHOP ROOMS)
TIDAL ENERGY FOR NOVA SCOTIA (PRESENTED BY FUNDY OCEAN RESEARCH CENTRE FOR ENERGY)
ELECTRIC VEHICLES 101 (PRESENTED BY NSCC APPLIED ENERGY RESEARCH LABORATORY)
INNOVATIVE ENERGY SOLUTIONS – WHAT’S NEXT? (PRESENTED BY NOVA SCOTIA POWER)
11:30 AM - WORKSHOPS (WORKSHOP ROOMS)
BIOENERGY FOR BRIDGEWATER (PRESENTED BY BRIDGEWATER RENEWABLE ENERGY WORKS)
CLEAN NET ZERO – RENOVATIONS THAT CAN MAKE YOU MONEY (PRESENTED BY CLEAN FOUNDATION)
12:00 PM - ELECTRIC VEHICLE & BIKE SHOWCASE (PARKING LOT AND WORKSHOP ROOM) — Enjoy a hands-on experience with electric bikes and vehicles! Includes an experimental electric vehicle-to-home power system. Presented by Carl Duivenvoorden and SURU.
1:00 PM - ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION LEADERSHIP AWARDS (FOYER) — A recognition ceremony and celebration of local people and organizations who have taken walking and wheeling to the next level!
1:30 PM - LIVING OFF GRID (AUDITORIUM) Presentation by Cam Farnell
2:30 PM - WORKSHOPS (WORKSHOP ROOMS)
SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAICS AND NET METERING (PRESENTED BY SOLAR POWER NS)
HEAT PUMPS 101 (PRESENTED BY RHYNO’S HVACR)
3:30 PM - DOOR PRIZE DRAW (FOYER) — A chance to win a brand new set of Michelin Brand Tires!
