October 2nd to 4th, 2013 Saint John New Brunswick
The Atlantic Energy Summit (http://www.insightinfo.com/index.php/ci_id/58141/la_id/1.htm) promotes fracked gas, pipelines and nuclear energy. These aren't the future - they're the past. “Energy for Everyone” is a collaborative effort to bring people together to learn and organise for the sustainable Atlantic energy future we deserve.
Wednesday Evening, October 2nd:
Public forum - Moving beyond the Energy East Pipeline and Shale Gas Towards a Sustainable Atlantic Energy Future
When and Where:
Wednesday, October 2nd at 7:00 pm at the Hatheway Pavilion at Lily Lake, Saint John, NB (see Council of Canadians - www.canadians.org for details)
Thursday, October 3rd:
Workshops - TransCanada's Energy East Pipeline, Fracked Gas, Nuclear Energy and a Sustainable Atlantic Energy Vision
When and Where: October 3rd 9:00 am to 11:00 am at the Church of St. Andrew and St. David, 164 Germain St, Saint John, NB (see Council of Canadians - www.canadians.org for agenda)
NOON -“Energy for Everyone”
Rally While Premier David Alward gives his keynote address at the Atlantic Energy Summit, join us to demand change and show that another energy vision is possible. Begins outside of the Church of St. Andrew and St. David, 164 Germain St, Saint John, NB
Thursday evening, October 3rd:
Conservation Council Film Night 7:00-9:00 pm
Grand Room, City Market, 2nd floor Seniors Center There will be time for discussion following the screening of the following two films:
1. Moving Forward - Allons de l'avant:
A movement toward renewable energy is occurring throughout New Brunswick. Follow Raphael Shay as he tours the Province of NB talking with people who are building a renewable energy future by harnessing the power of water, wind, sun, biomass and biogas. Features Joe Waugh of EfficiencyNB, Charles Martin of Edmundston Hydro, Paul Cunningham of Energy Systems & Design, Leonard Larocque of Lameque Wind Cooperative, Jason Juurlink of Falls Brook Centre, Roland Chaisson of Cape Jourimain, Ken Hardie of NB Woodlot Owners, Esther Samson of Twin Rivers Paper, Jacques Laforge - biogas, and Marc MacLeod of Fundy Region Solid Waste Commission.
Une revue des technologies axées sur l'énergie renouvelable utilisées au Nouveau- Brunswick. Suivez Raphael Shay dans sa tournée de la province, où il discute avec des gens qui se servent de l'eau, du vent, du soleil, des biomasses ou du biogaz pour produire de l'électricité et bâtir un avenir orienté vers l'énergie renouvelable. Il rencontrera Joe Waugh (Efficacité NB), Charles Martin (Énergie Edmundston), Paul Cunningham (Energy Systems & Design), Léonard Larocque (Coopérative d'énergie renouvelable de Lamèque), Jason Juurlink (centre Falls Brook), Roland Chiasson (Cape Jourimain), Ken Hardie (Fédération des propriétaires de lots boisés du N.-B.), Esther Samson (Twin Rivers Paper), Jacques Laforge (producteur de biogaz) et Marc MacLeod (Commission de gestion des déchets solides de la région de Fundy).
2. Our Energy Future:
This film focuses on New Brunswick's energy future and looks at the potential for reducing the dependence on oil through energy efficiency, efficient commercial building construction, passive solar home and commercial building design and the use of alternative local energy sources such as wood biomass from New Brunswick's forest resource. The film features Alfred Gordon of Gordon Energy, an energy efficiency expert, John Irving of Commercial Properties Ltd., Krista Downy of Green Canary Group, passive solar design, Frank McCarey & Sid Lodhi of Saint John City Transit, and Peter deMarsh of Nashwaak Valley Wood Energy Inc.
Friday, October 4th:
Workshops -Atlantic Canada – Canada's New Energy Frontier?
When and Where:
October 4th 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at the New Brunswick Museum,1 Market Square, Saint John, NB
Saint John Museum:
10:00-10:30 am -Sharing Energy Solutions for NB -Talking Circle
10:40-11:45 am -Atlantic Canada's Evolving Energy Mix? Getting to know Fracking, Renewables, Nuclear and Oil up close and personal.
12:00-1:00 pm -What is Our Region's Energy Future? Investing in Ourselves A People's Panel - Part 1
1:00 pm -potluck/bag lunch
1:30-2:00 pm -Music and Laughter Therapy for the People
2:00-3:00 pm -What is Our Region's Energy Future? Investing in Ourselves A People's Panel - Part 2
3:00-4:00 pm -Seize the Day! Join us in creating a joint press release and to plan future collaborative events.
Friday Evening, October 4th:
5:30 pm -A People's Potluck! Share food, friendship and fun at the Seniors Center, City Market, 2nd floor.
Register if possible for the workshops please by filling out the form on www.canadians.org
For more information, contact the Council of Canadians (www.canadians.org) or Sharon from your local CCNB Action Saint John Fundy Chapter (sharon_e_murphy@hotmail.com and 639-9929)
