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2009 Energy & Environment Summer Reception
The BCEIA is set to host its inaugural Energy & Environment Summer Reception at the Terminal City Club, Vancouver: Tuesday, July 21 | 16:00 – 18:30hrs.
To mark the occasion, the BCEIA President and Board of Directors are pleased to announce the participation of a 10-member trade delegation from the State of Texas, led by Texas Secretary of State, Esperanza “Hope” Andrade.
Enjoy Hors d’oeurves & refreshments on TCC’s private patio – a casual forum for business and government leaders of both jurisdictions to meet, discuss and develop stronger economic, social and trade relationships under the energy & environment banner.
For ticket information and guest list, contact Jeff Eltom, Executive Director directly at 604.683.2751. Select sponsorship opportunities are available. Limited engagement... RSVP early!
Contaminated Sites Workshop Fort St. John
The BCEIA was in Fort St. John recently as guests of the BC Ministry of Environment’s Land Remediation Section and participant in said department’s Contaminated Sites BC Update. This two-day seminar, situated squarely in the heart of the province’s booming O&G community, offered an in-depth overview of the many environmental rules & protocols that stakeholders must adhere to.
Said overview is well warranted, especially, when one considers the juxtaposition of pre-dominantly Alberta-based energy & environment operators, operating under BC jurisdictional purview, in a section of British Columbia that is for all intents and purposes... Albertan. | MORE
Canadian Award for Environmental Innovation Call for Nominations
The Royal Canadian Geographical Society and 3M Canada have issued a call for nominations from the public for the first annual Canadian Award for Environmental Innovation.
The Canadian Award for Environmental Innovation recognizes individuals who are making innovative contributions to the protection, restoration and preservation of the Canadian environment. | INFO
BC Hydro Power Smart Awards
In May, BCEIA member BC Hydro announced the 2009 Power Smart Excellence Award winners at the Hyatt Hotel, Vancouver.
Hosted by Global TV, this year’s gala event honoured those organizations and individuals in British Columbia who make sound energy management a priority and shine when it comes to energy efficiency overall. Moreover, they implement energy initiatives, develop new green technologies and engage their people in fostering an energy conservation culture. | WINNERS
2010 GLOBE Award Nominations
The GLOBE Awards for Environmental Excellence are presented annually to extraordinary companies and industry groups who have managed to balance competitive business strategies and sustainable development. Now in their 8th edition, these prestigious awards recognize outstanding achievement in environmental stewardship in Canada. The next edition of the GLOBE Awards will be in 2010 and is now open. Deadline for submissions will be January 31, 2010. | DETAILS
Canada’s Economic Action Plan
Team BCEIA were in attendance for the Federal Government’s Economic Action Plan information session held at the Fed’s Library Square (Vancouver) offices recently. Announced in the 2009 Budget, the “Plan”, is aimed at quick economic recovery and long-term growth and is expected to provide a timely and targeted stimulus to the Canadian economy. | MORE
BC Hydro Power Smart Business Forum
BC Hydro Power Smart has issued a Call for Papers for its 2009 Power Smart Business Forum. Experts within the property management sector who have experience and/or case studies on measuring and monitoring energy efficiency or reducing a building’s overall sustainability footprint are invited to submit a brief abstract. For more information including the full list of proposed conference topics and to submit an abstract, visit bchydro.com/forum. The deadline for submissions is July 24, 2009 | 17:00hrs. | INFO
Camosun College’s Environmental Defenders
Here is your chance to invest in the future of British Columbia’s Environmental sector!
An enthusiastic group of the province’s up and coming environmental professionals have been intensively gaining technical and operational skills and are available to bring their talents to your business for their Co-op work term. Please see the following link for information on the Environmental Technology Program. | ENVTECH
BC Considering Shipping Tons of Trash Through Sumas
(BY Joe Fraley) SUMAS, WA -- Sumas could become a transfer point for up to 450,000 tons of Canadian trash per year after the scheduled closure of British Columbia's Cache Creek Landfill in July 2010. Metro Vancouver officials want to ship up to 600,000 tons of garbage per year into the U.S. for up to five years after Cache Creek closes. Officials are now considering two companies for the disposal contract, Rabanco Companies and Waste Management. | BELLINGHAMHERALD
The LEED-certified Building Program Takes a Hit
Authors G.R. Newsham, S. Mancini and B. Brit from the National Research Council of Canada’s Institute for Research in Construction have quietly discovered some inconsistencies with LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) building standards.
The following is an excerpt from their report, “Do LEED-certified Buildings Save Energy? Yes, but...”
We conducted a re-analysis of data supplied by the New Buildings Institute and the US Green Buildings Council on measured energy use data from 100 LEED certified commercial and institutional buildings. These data were compared to the energy use of the general US commercial building stock. We also examined energy use by LEED certification level, and by energy-related credits achieved in the certification process.
On average, LEED buildings used 18-39% less energy per floor area than their conventional counterparts. However, 28-35% of LEED buildings used more energy than their conventional counterparts. Further, the measured energy performance of LEED buildings had little correlation with certification level of the building, or the number of energy credits achieved by the building at design time.
SEIMA Request for Proposals
Our partners in Saskatchewan, the Saskatchewan Environmental Industry and Managers Association (SEIMA) is seeking proposals to provide the research and consulting services necessary for the development of a business case supporting the establishment of a Centre of Environmental Expertise and Innovation (COEE). | DETAILS
Returning & New Members
On behalf of the British Columbia Environment Industry Association and its Board of Directors, the President would like to take this opportunity to extend a most cordial thank you and welcome to the 2009 returning and new members of the BCEIA.
The newest BCEIA members are:
KWANTLEN POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY’S ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM
SHARP ENVIRONMENTAL
NELSON ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION
Business Opportunities
Hydrogeological Services for South Fraser Perimeter Road | Deadline: June 24, 2009 Sewage Treatment Plant Upgrade | Deadline: June 26, 2009 Mission Creek Greenway Phase 2 Detailed Geotechnical | Deadline: June 29, 2009 Assessment of WWTP Effluent Heat Recovery Potential | Deadline: June 30, 2009 New Construction Program from BC MEMPR | Deadline: June 30, 2009
For the above opportunities and more, visit www.bceia.com
Thank You!
A special note of thanks goes out to BCEIA members the National Research Council, GLOBE Foundation, HEMMERA, the New Zealand Consulate General and our friends at the Surrey Board of Trade and Sacré-Davey Group for hosting the BCEIA at their respective engagements this month.
