President, byHeart Consultants Ltd. | helios32.com

THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT: THE LATEST IN LIGHTING
Tuesday October 18, 2011: 1:30p.m. – 4:00p.m.

Ian Ashdown, P. Eng., FIES, is a consultant with more than 35 years of experience in lighting design, research and development and software engineering.

He is currently Senior Scientist for Cooledge Lighting Incorporated of Vancouver, Senior Software Engineer for Lighting Analysts Incorporated of Littleton, Colorado and President of byHeart Consultants Limited of West Vancouver.

Ian has written 36 academic papers, 66 articles, six book chapters and one book on illumination engineering and holds more than 100 patents and patents pending in the field of solid-state lighting.

Neighbourhood Energy Utility Project Manager, City of Vancouver | vancouver.ca

Grill the District Energy Experts!
Tuesday October 18, 2011: 1:30p.m. – 4:00p.m.

Chris Baber is employed with the City of Vancouver, responsible for managing the development and operations of the Southeast False Creek Neighbourhood Energy Utility (NEU). The NEU is the City’s first low-carbon district heating system and is the first system in North America to recover waste heat from untreated sewage.

Additionally, Chris is responsible for implementing low carbon district energy strategic policy and projects in other areas of Vancouver.

Partner, Compass Resource Management Ltd. | compassrm.com

Grill the District Energy Experts!
Tuesday October 18, 2011: 1:30p.m. – 4:00p.m.

Trent Berry is a management consultant based in Vancouver, BC. With a background in economics, science and planning, his expertise spans energy, water and wastewater. His practice includes technology evaluation, feasibility and market studies, policy development, ownership and financing, and project implementation.

Trent has led several dozen feasibility studies for district energy systems in Canada and the US Pacific Northwest, including the system serving Vancouver’s Olympic Village. He continues to advise clients on business models, rate design and partnerships for district energy systems.

Trent is a Fellow with the Portland Sustainability Institute where he has worked to advance EcoDistricts, with particular emphasis on sustainable neighbourhood infrastructure and district energy.

Director, Industrial Programs Division, Natural Resources Canada | nrcan.gc.ca

A Carbon Market in North America: Are you Ready?
Tuesday October 18, 2011: 1:30p.m. – 4:00p.m.

Michael Burke is the Director of the Industrial Programs Division of the Office of Energy Efficiency at Natural Resources Canada. The Division promotes and supports energy efficiency improvements and greenhouse gas reductions by industries across Canada. This is achieved through the Canadian Industry Program for Energy Conservation (CIPEC) partnership and a suite of tools and services.

Michael has held several positions with Natural Resources Canada over the past 20 years including Science and Technology Director at an energy research facility. He also managed a cost-share research and development program to help companies improve their energy efficiency.

Michael is a Mechanical Engineer and holds an MBA. He also represented the Government of Canada for the negotiation of ISO 50001 and is Vice-Chair of the Canadian Advisory Committee.

Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers | pwc.com

The Turbulent Global Economy & its Impact on BC Industry
Tuesday October 18, 2011: 10:30a.m. – 12:00p.m.

Michael Cinnamond is a Partner in PricewaterhouseCoopers’ Vancouver office and currently is the Resources Leader responsible for coordination and growth of the Mining, Forestry and Energy and Utilities practices.

Michael has more than 15 years experience in public practice, focusing almost entirely on clients in the mining sector. As a dedicated mining partner, Michael has experience with the issues facing the industry and has worked with client service teams on prospectuses, business combinations, UK AIM listings, various US filings, due diligence and accounting opinions, in addition to annual audits and quarterly reviews.

Director of Instruction, Burnaby School District | sd41.bc.ca

Motivating Individuals to Care About Energy Conservation
Tuesday October 18, 2011: 1:30p.m. – 4:00p.m.

Reno Ciolfi is Director of Instruction with the Burnaby School District (41). He is a member of the District’s Green Team Steering Committee and coordinates environmental sustainability initiatives involving students, parents, teachers, support staff and administrators.

He has been working on Burnaby School District’s environmental sustainability initiative for more than two years. Coordination and cooperation across departments and with a number of partner groups has led to the initiative’s success.

Reno has served as teacher, secondary school principal and school district administrator. He holds doctorate in educational leadership and masters degree in educational administration.

Vice-President, Access Gas Services Inc. | accessgas.com

THE EVOLUTION OF ENERGY MARKETS & THE IMPACT ON COMMERCIAL BUSINESSES
Tuesday October 18, 2011: 1:30p.m. – 4:00p.m.

Tom Dixon founded Access Gas Services Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the AECO Gas Storage Partnership operating as Niska Gas Storage in 2006 and has had a broad range of exposure to all facets of three commodity retailing operations active in both British Columbia and Alberta.

Tom has experience in natural gas trading, pipeline operations, product development and regulatory affairs. He has developed and implemented many successful products and services directed at industrial, commercial and residential natural gas consumers throughout Western Canada.

Tom graduated from the University of Victoria with a Bachelor of Science in Economics, minor in Mathematics and is a CFA charter holder.

Sustainability Building Advisor, Perkins+Will Canada | perkinswill.com

SOCIAL MARKETING: THE UNTAPPED ENERGY MANAGEMENT TOOL
Tuesday October 18, 2011: 10:30a.m. – 12:00p.m.

Michael Dreidger is a LEED AP with 15 years of experience working in architecture, research and the construction trades. His diverse work experience has helped develop his talents in project management, LEED co-ordination, research and building carbon emissions analysis.

Demonstrating a commitment to sustainable design and development, Michael has been exercising his skills on research projects in North America and abroad. He has developed policy papers for the cities of Vancouver, Richmond, Greenville, the US Green Building Council and the RCMP. He is currently working as the lead sustainability advisor for the King Abdullah Financial District.

General Manager / Director, Nechako Lumber Company | sinclar.com/our_organizations

Optimize Energy Recovery with Customer-Based Generation
Tuesday October 18, 2011: 10:30a.m. – 12:00p.m.

Alan Fitzpatrick is the General Manager and Director for an integrated sawmill/pellet plant operation in central BC.  Alan recently spearheaded a waste heat recovery project that has been described by the Minister of Natural Resources for Canada as “the first project of its kind in a Canadian mill, with significant potential for replication across the sector.”

“The process of innovation has been both challenging and rewarding” says Alan, a UBC Commerce grad with a CA designation.

Alan is a founding Director for Nechako Green Energy Ltd., a new company established by Nechako Lumber to seek out opportunities in Energy recovery and management.

Professor, UBC School of Population and Public Health | ubc.ca

Waste: A New Community Fuel Source?
Tuesday October 18, 2011: 10:30a.m. – 12:00p.m.

Erica Frank, MD, MPH, is a Canada Research Chair and Professor in the School of Population and Public Health at UBC. She is also Founder and President of Next Generation University (NextGenU.org, the world’s first free university). She will be speaking in her role as a UTown@UBC Board Member.

Associate Director, IHS CERA: Energy Strategy | ihs.com

The Turbulent Global Economy & its Impact on BC Industry
Tuesday October 18, 2011: 10:30a.m. – 12:00p.m.

Ken Fung is an Associate Director at IHS CERA: Energy Strategy and an expert in North American natural gas markets. His expertise includes Western Canada and the US West with a focus on issues relating to gas prices and basis, pipeline flows and development as well as regional policy changes that may affect the market.

Ken has more than ten years of oil and gas industry experience. Before joining IHS CERA: Energy Strategy he was a Senior Analyst at BP in its North American Gas Market Analytics group, where he specialized in modeling and analysis of the Rockies, Pacific Northwest and Western Canada’s Sedimentary Basin supply. Previously he was a consultant with IBM with a focus on global liquefied natural gas markets. Ken holds a BSc from the University of Alberta.

Corporate Environment & Sustainability Manager, BC Hydro | bchydro.com

RESILIENCE & ADAPTATION:
ADJUSTING TO A CHANGING CLIMATE IN BC
Tuesday, October 18, 2011: 8:30a.m. – 10:00a.m.

Having worked at BC Hydro for more than 20 years, Brenda Goehring manages the Corporate Environment & Sustainability group, which provides policy and management system oversight on BC Hydro’s environmental performance, developing strategies for the corporation to address and manage emerging issues like climate change.

She leads a team focused on the integration of BC Hydro’s management systems with an emphasis on identifying and controlling risk and assessing the implications of emerging regulations like the modernizing of the Water Act.

Also, her team works to develop mitigation and adaptation schemes for climate change, driving new initiatives and metrics to support BC Hydro’s new Mind our Footprint strategic objective. The intent of this work is to create a sustainable energy future in BC by carefully managing impacts on the environment and fostering a culture of energy conservation and efficiency.

Executive Director, Adaptation to Climate Change (“ACT”), Simon Fraser University | sfu.ca/act

RESILIENCE & ADAPTATION:
ADJUSTING TO A CHANGING CLIMATE IN BC
Tuesday, October 18, 2011: 8:30a.m. – 10:00a.m.

As Executive Director of ACT, Deborah Harford is responsible for the development of the initiative’s pioneering vision and its unique partnerships with the public and private sectors, as well as overall coordination and management of the program.

Also, Deborah directs and produces ACT’s policy research and recommendations for effective adaptation strategies at all levels of government and industry, as well as communication and promotion of the program’s outcomes.

Through Deborah’s efforts, ACT has created networks between local, national and international climate change research practitioners, NGOs, industry representatives, varying levels of government, First Nations groups and local communities.

Deborah’s work with ACT has gained her national recognition as a resource for those seeking information on climate change adaptation and practical coping strategies.

President, Quantum Lighting, Inc. | quantumlighting.com

THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT: THE LATEST IN LIGHTING
Tuesday October 18, 2011: 1:30p.m. – 4:00p.m.

Len Horvath has more than 40 years of experience in the commercial building industry and was involved in the design, construction, operations and maintenance of facilities for a major Canadian company for 25 years. For the past 16 years Len has headed Quantum Lighting, an award-winning firm specializing in energy-efficient lighting design and installation.

Quantum Lighting is a member of the BC Hydro Power Smart Alliance in both consultant and contractor categories. The company has completed hundreds of energy-efficient lighting upgrade projects across all sectors, including specialized facilities such as Vancouver International Airport and the Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre.

Green+Leaders Coordinator, Lower Mainland Health Authorities | phsa.ca

SOCIAL MARKETING: THE UNTAPPED ENERGY MANAGEMENT TOOL
Tuesday October 18, 2011: 10:30a.m. – 12:00p.m.

Meredith Hunt has 10 years of experience working in sustainability and community development and leads the Lower Mainland Health Authorities (LMHA) Green+Leaders program. The program is designed to foster sustainable behaviours in the workplace across Fraser Health Authority, Providence Health Care, Provincial Health Services Authority and Vancouver Coastal Health.

Prior to joining the LMHA, she worked as a consultant specializing in sustainable supply chain management, waste reduction and corporate sustainability. During that time, Meredith had the opportunity to work with a number of large organizations in both the public and private sectors. Some of her clients included the Vancouver International Airport Authority, the Province of Alberta, Bentall LP and TD Financial Group.

Meredith has a Masters degree in Environmental Education and Communications from Royal Roads University.

General Manager of Engineering Services, City of Vancouver | vancouver.ca

RESILIENCE & ADAPTATION:
ADJUSTING TO A CHANGING CLIMATE IN BC
Tuesday, October 18, 2011: 8:30a.m. – 10:00a.m.

Peter Judd joined the City of Vancouver in 1982 after graduating from the University of British Columbia with a degree in Civil Engineering. He has held a number of positions with the City, including the head of the Streets, Water & Sewers and Electrical & Equipment Divisions, as well as Director of the City’s Transportation Plan.

In 2009, Peter became General Manager of Olympic & Paralympic Operations for the City of Vancouver and led the organization through the 2010 Olympic & Paralympic Winter Games. When the Games ended, he was appointed General Manager of Engineering Services where he now oversees a department of more than 1,800 employees who provide public works design, construction and maintenance services.

Throughout his career, Peter has focused on organizational development and change management to help the City meet the changing expectations and needs of its citizens.

Peter is a Professional Engineer registered in the Province of British Columbia. Also, he is a member of the City’s Corporate Management Team and Development Permit Board and currently serves as the Deputy Subdivision Approving Officer.

Vice-President, Asset Management & Managing Broker, GWL Realty Advisors | gwlrealtyadvisors.com

GOING PUBLIC WITH ENERGY DATA: IS THIS THE FUTURE?
Tuesday October 18, 2011: 10:30a.m. – 12:00p.m.

Rob Kavanagh joined GWL Realty Advisors in December 2001 and since June 2004 has taken primary responsibility for the British Columbia commercial portfolio. Also, he has a significant role in establishing asset, leasing, development and portfolio strategies.

Between December 2001 and June 2004, Rob led the Ottawa Region for GWL Realty Advisors and was responsible for all aspects of asset and property management as well as leasing and development. Also, between 1994 and 2001 he served as Development Manager and Director of Development for Slough Estates Canada Limited where he oversaw the development of approximately 2.6 million square feet of industrial and office properties in Toronto and Vancouver.

Rob holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree (Urban Land Economics) from the University of British Columbia and a Master of Business Administration degree (Finance and International Business) from McGill University.

Associate Vice-President, Campus and Community Planning, UBC | ubc.ca

Waste: A New Community Fuel Source?
Tuesday October 18, 2011: 10:30a.m. – 12:00p.m.

Dr. Nancy Knight is Associate Vice-President, Campus and Community Planning for the University of British Columbia.

Nancy is responsible for ensuring that the physical development of UBC’s campuses supports the University’s goals, which include a commitment to academic excellence and a sustainable and civil society. In addition, her office coordinates and provides leadership on a wide range of local government matters pertaining to the university and its campuses.

Nancy has a PhD in community and regional planning from UBC, volunteers on a number of non-profit Boards and is an adjunct professor at Simon Fraser University.

President, Product Care Association | productcare.org

Product Stewardship: Going from Reactive to Proactive
Tuesday October 18, 2011: 10:30a.m. – 12:00p.m.

Mark Kurschner is the President of Product Care Association, a non-profit industry association managing extended producer responsibility programs for household hazardous and special waste.

Product Care currently operates or is implementing paint/HHW stewardship programs in six Canadian provinces. Products managed by Product Care include paint, flammable liquids, pesticides, fluorescent lamps and electrical products.

Product Care is working with the Electrical Equipment Manufacturers Association of Canada (EEMAC) to implement a stewardship program in BC for all lighting equipment, including lamps and fixtures by July 2012.

Manager, Policies, Codes & Standards, BC Hydro | bchydro.com

PACIFIC COAST COLLABORATIVE: Third Symposium on Energy Equipment Efficiency
Tuesday October 18, 2011: 1:30p.m. – 4:00p.m.

Toby Lau, P.Eng. is a Manager, Policies, Codes & Standards in the Power Smart group of BC Hydro.

Toby and his team support the provincial and federal governments in the development and implementation of energy efficiency regulations as well as building energy codes. He is a member of the Standing Committee on Building Energy Efficiency for Buildings, which is responsible for the technical contents of the upcoming 2011 Canadian National Energy Code for Buildings.

Toby is a Past-President of the BC Chapter of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc. (ASHRAE). He holds M.Sc. and B.Sc. (Engineering) degrees from the University of London, England.

Senior Environmental Engineer, Stantec Consulting | stantec.com

RESILIENCE & ADAPTATION:
ADJUSTING TO A CHANGING CLIMATE IN BC
Tuesday, October 18, 2011: 8:30a.m. – 10:00a.m.

Ron Macdonald is a professional engineer with a Master’s degree in environmental engineering. He started in the petroleum sector in Alberta and then worked in water and wastewater management in BC, melding the two in his current practice areas of municipal energy planning, urban resource conservation and Life Cycle Assessment.

Ron has facilitated the development of numerous energy and greenhouse gas inventories as well as action plans for communities at both the corporate operations level and the community scale. These plans are developed in concert with municipal staff, stakeholder groups as well as the public. Recent plans have proposed implementing the latest provincial legislation including the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets Act and the Sustainable Communities Act (Bill 27).

With climate change adaptation increasingly moving on to the municipal “radar screen,” Ron’s work in mitigation now extends to local governments, where he helps to define the needs of communities as they adapt to climate change.

Managing Director, Facility Services, Canada, Colliers International | colliers.com

THE EVOLUTION OF ENERGY MARKETS & THE IMPACT ON COMMERCIAL BUSINESSES
Tuesday October 18, 2011: 1:30p.m. – 4:00p.m.

Jim Mackenzie provides strategic leadership and technical oversight for Colliers International’s Facility Services division across Canada. With overall responsibility of a 47M+ SF portfolio, Jim manages a team of 125+ skilled technicians and managers to provide optimum occupant comfort, energy and cost savings, and ensure maximum life cycle of client facilities.

Jim has more than 25 years of industry experience. He is a LEED Accredited Professional, a Certified Energy Manager and a Certified Building Energy Professional. Also, he holds a Power Engineers Accreditation from the Institute of Power Engineers and a Third Class Power Engineers Certification from the BC Safety Authority

Senior Vice President, Retail Operations and Distribution, London Drugs | londondrugs.com

Product Stewardship: Going from Reactive to Proactive
Tuesday October 18, 2011: 10:30a.m. – 12:00p.m.

Clint Mahlman is responsible for operations and distribution for one of the largest organizations in Western Canada, overseeing the sustainable initiatives and comprehensive waste management programs at London Drugs’ 74 locations.

Clint continues to work closely with London Drugs customers, industry and government partners across Western Canada on a variety of sustainable initiatives. He is regularly asked to present at environmental symposiums including those hosted by Metro Vancouver and the Recycling Council of Alberta.

Executive Director, Fraser Basin Council | fraserbasin.bc.ca

RESILIENCE & ADAPTATION:
ADJUSTING TO A CHANGING CLIMATE IN BC
Tuesday, October 18, 2011: 8:30a.m. – 10:00a.m.

David Marshall is a Professional Engineer and was appointed Executive Director of the non-government organization, the Fraser Basin Council, in May 1997. Reporting to the Council’s 38-member Board of Directors, David assists the Council in carrying out its mandate of advancing sustainability in the Fraser River Basin and beyond.

In May 1998 he received the National River Conservation Award of Merit for his outstanding contribution to river conservation in Canada by The Canadian Heritage Rivers System.

David has participated in coastal zone management, watershed management, environmental assessment and sustainable tourism development initiatives in the Caribbean, Indonesia, the Philippines, Russia, Thailand, China, Iraq and South Korea. Also, he is an adjunct professor at Simon Fraser University and a widely respected author on the subjects of environmental assessment, sustainability and watershed management.

Executive Director, Energy Planning and Procurement, BC Hydro | bchydro.com

THE EVOLUTION OF ENERGY MARKETS & THE IMPACT ON COMMERCIAL BUSINESSES
Tuesday October 18, 2011: 1:30p.m. – 4:00p.m.

Cam Matheson is responsible for developing the BC Hydro’s Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), demand and market forecasting, network transmission planning, energy procurement processes, contract management and the regulatory applications associated with them.

He joined BC Hydro in 1998 and prior to assuming his current position, has held senior management positions in Generation Operations, Generation Environment, Power Facilities and Aboriginal Relations and Negotiations.

Prior to BC Hydro, Cam held executive positions with the Canadian Red Cross. He specialized in conflict and disaster relief and worked extensively around the world on relief operations.

Cam holds degrees in International Relations and Law and has been an executive member of the Canadian Hydropower Association Board of Directors.

Senior Project Manager, BC Hydro | bchydro.com

Optimize Energy Recovery with Customer-Based Generation
Tuesday October 18, 2011: 10:30a.m. – 12:00p.m.

Joanne McKenna is a Senior Project Manager responsible for BC Hydro’s Distributed Generation team. She has more than 20 years of professional work experience in both the private and public sectors. Her fields of specialization include environmental policy and environmental assessments, federal and provincial policy development, emerging and innovative technologies, and operational work in the energy policy sector.

Joanne honed her political and relationship building skills while a manager of stakeholder engagement for BC Hydro during several large and complex acquisition processes.

Joanne holds a BA in Political Science (Honours) from Dalhousie University and a MSc in Planning from the University of Toronto.

Sustainable Building Advisor, Perkins+Will Canada | perkinswill.com

THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT: THE LATEST IN LIGHTING
Tuesday October 18, 2011: 1:30p.m. – 4:00p.m.

David Mead joined Perkins+Will in early 2010, bringing a diverse set of design and technical skills aimed at helping clients realize their sustainable building strategies.

With a background in both architectural design and engineering, David is able to envision projects from an integrated design viewpoint, which equally champions high quality design and energy savings as critical elements for design success.

Prior to joining Perkins+Will, David worked on many large, high profile civic projects throughout North America where he routinely assisted clients in achieving their sustainability targets. He has lectured on green building across the US and in Europe.

Senior Marketing Manager, BC Hydro | bchydro.com

Motivating Individuals to Care About Energy Conservation
Tuesday October 18, 2011: 1:30p.m. – 4:00p.m.

Jim Nelson is responsible for conservation and energy efficiency efforts and marketing a variety of programs and public engagement initiatives for BC Hydro’s residential and commercial customers.

His team also works to build the required infrastructure to allow these customers to improve their efficiency and creates partnerships ranging from retail stores and manufacturers to electrical contractors, architects and engineering firms.

Jim’s key short term goal is to implement a number of targeted initiatives to develop a world-leading conservation culture in BC. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Simon Fraser University.

Director, Consumer Sales, Philips Lighting Canada | lighting.philips.ca

Product Stewardship: Going from Reactive to Proactive
Tuesday October 18, 2011: 10:30a.m. – 12:00p.m.

Kris Ovstaas is responsible for sales of Philips Lighting products into Canada’s retail channels. He has represented Philips Lighting for more than 11 years, working with key retail accounts to manage and grow their lighting business with Philips innovation and technology.

Kris has also coordinated efforts between utilities and retailers to promote energy-efficient products, as well as helping to develop recycling programs for CFL’s.

Kris holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) from the University of Ottawa and is on the board of the Canadian Hardware and Housewares Manufacturers Association.

Director, Energy Efficiency Branch, BC Ministry of Energy and Mines | gov.bc.ca

GOING PUBLIC WITH ENERGY DATA: IS THIS THE FUTURE?
Tuesday October 18, 2011: 10:30a.m. – 12:00p.m.

PACIFIC COAST COLLABORATIVE: Third Symposium on Energy Equipment Efficiency
Tuesday October 18, 2011: 1:30p.m. – 4:00p.m.

Andrew Pape-Salmon is the Director of the Energy Efficiency Branch with the BC Ministry of Energy and Mines. His team is responsible for the Energy Efficiency Act, the LiveSmart BC: Efficiency Incentive Program, the regulatory framework for utility demand-side management programs in BC and greenhouse gas emission reduction measures. Also, he is active in promoting community energy solutions that reduce energy consumption and emissions with local governments and First Nations.

He worked tirelessly to propose new energy efficiency standards for the BC Building Code, which came into effect in 2008. That effort earned him BC Hydro’s Larry Bell Award for Advancing Energy Conservation in BC.

He has worked closely with BC Hydro since 2003 in the areas of ENERGY STAR windows and appliances, EnerGuide 80 new homes and community energy planning. He has been a member of the BC Hydro’s Electricity Conservation and Efficiency Advisory Committee since 2006.

General Manager, Fairmont Waterfront Vancouver | fairmont.com/waterfront

THE EVOLUTION OF ENERGY MARKETS & THE IMPACT ON COMMERCIAL BUSINESSES
Tuesday October 18, 2011: 1:30p.m. – 4:00p.m.

Ian Pullan has more than 27 years of experience within the hospitality industry, having worked in 18 different hotels in eight countries worldwide.

In 1999, Ian began his hotel career with Fairmont Hotels and Resorts when he moved to Bermuda as Director of Operations at The Fairmont Hamilton Princess. He held that position until 2002 when he was appointed Hotel Manager, The Fairmont Royal York. In 2003, Ian was promoted to General Manager at The Fairmont Kansas City at the Plaza and in 2005 was appointed to General Manager, The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii.

In August 2010 he joined the team at The Fairmont Waterfront, Vancouver as General Manager.

Director, External Relations and Corporate Development, Fraser Basin Council | www.fraserbasin.bc.ca

RESILIENCE & ADAPTATION:
ADJUSTING TO A CHANGING CLIMATE IN BC
Tuesday, October 18, 2011: 8:30a.m. – 10:00a.m.

A senior executive with the Council, Bob Purdy oversees communications, marketing and fund development for the organization. He joined the Council in 1999 following several years as a sales and marketing executive in the technology industry, including an assignment as Vice-President of a Vancouver-based environmental software company.

At the Council, Bob has designed and facilitated a wide range of multi-stakeholder consultations and decision-making processes on topics ranging from abandoned mine remediation and aboriginal economic development to sustainability planning for communities in transition and multi-jurisdictional conflicts over funding of public safety infrastructure.

Senior Sustainability Programs Manager, City of Vancouver | vancouver.ca

GOING PUBLIC WITH ENERGY DATA: IS THIS THE FUTURE?
Tuesday October 18, 2011: 10:30a.m. – 12:00p.m.

Dave Ramslie is the City of Vancouver’s Senior Sustainability Programs Manager. In this role Dave is responsible for overseeing the development of programs and policies that address Vancouver’s greenhouse gas emissions targets and the ongoing development of Vancouver’s Green Building Strategy.

His work has won national awards from the Canadian Institute of Planners and from the Canadian Green Building Council for Government Leadership in Green Building.

Dave formerly served on the Board of Directors for the Cascadia Green Building Council as Vice Chair and in 2010 was appointed to the board of directors for the International Living Future Institute.

President, Canadian District Energy Association | cdea.ca

Grill the District Energy Experts!
Tuesday October 18, 2011: 1:30p.m. – 4:00p.m.

Mary Ellen Richardson’s career in the oil, natural gas and electricity industries spans 28 years and includes roles in marketing and sales in North America. Her responsibilities have ranged from legal and regulatory affairs to strategic and operational planning, conservation programming and stakeholder management.

Over the last seven years, Mary Ellen has held executive positions with both the Ontario Power Authority and the Association of Major Power Consumers in Ontario. She currently works with the Canadian District Energy Association, Counsel Public Affairs and Queen’s University as a Fellow of the Institute of Energy and Environmental Policy. Additionally, she’s working with a consortium of Ontario universities to develop an undergraduate program in Power Engineering to attract new recruits to district energy. She also sits on the board of ECO Canada.

Electrical Engineer, California Energy Commission, Appliance Efficiency Program Efficiency and Renewable Energy Division | energy.ca.gov

PACIFIC COAST COLLABORATIVE: Third Symposium on Energy Equipment Efficiency
Tuesday October 18, 2011: 1:30p.m. – 4:00p.m.

Ken Rider is an Electrical Engineer with the California Energy Commission’s Appliances and Process Energy Office. Ken has worked for more than three years on efficiency standards, labeling, enforcement, lighting, the certification and test procedures for consumer electronics as well as pools and spas for the state of California.

Ken is also a member of the California Plug Load Research Center’s advisory board, which guides research and development to improve the efficiency of miscellaneous and consumer electronic building energy loads. Ken holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering with a minor in technology management.

President, Farallon Consultants Limited | farallon.ca

Waste: A New Community Fuel Source?
Tuesday October 18, 2011: 10:30a.m. – 12:00p.m.

Stephen Salter, PEng., LEED AP is an industrial ecologist who helps communities find practical ways to reduce their consumption of fossil fuels and greenhouse gas emissions. Stephen was educated at the United World College of the Atlantic and the University of British Columbia.

Before launching Farallon Consultants Limited in 1991, Stephen held engineering and management positions in the nuclear, telecommunications and pulp and paper industries.

As the President of Farallon, Stephen has worked with more than 100 clients in North and South America. Also, Farallon is a Power Smart Alliance Member.

Director, Smart Buildings & Energy Management, BC Housing | bchousing.org

Motivating Individuals to Care About Energy Conservation
Tuesday October 18, 2011: 1:30p.m. – 4:00p.m.

Jennifer Sanguinetti, P.Eng., P.E., LEED AP, is BC Housing’s Director, Smart Buildings and Energy Management. She is responsible for coordinating the greenhouse gas emissions reductions in BC Housing’s portfolio of more than 700 social housing buildings. Also, she facilitates the targeted LEED Gold certification on new projects.

Previously, she was a Principal with Stantec Consulting and Keen Engineering. She has worked on green buildings and resources designed to assist and implement green strategies.

Jennifer is a LEED Canada faculty member and a member of Canada Green Building Council’s Energy and Engineering Technical Advisory Groups. Also, she was a member of the 2011 American Institute of Architects (AIA) COTE Top Ten Awards Jury.

Vice-President National Maintenance/Supermarket Engineering, Loblaw Companies Ltd. | loblaw.ca

THE EVOLUTION OF ENERGY MARKETS & THE IMPACT ON COMMERCIAL BUSINESSES
Tuesday October 18, 2011: 1:30p.m. – 4:00p.m.

Mark Schembri has worked for Loblaw Companies Ltd. for 24 years. During that time he has worked in a number of capacities and currently heads up the National Maintenance & Supermarket System. His mandate includes all aspects of energy.

Mark is an active member of the Stakeholder Adviser Committee for the Independent Electricity System Operator of Ontario and is also a technical voting member of CSA.

Social Marketing Program Coordinator, Prism Engineering | prismengineering.com

SOCIAL MARKETING: THE UNTAPPED ENERGY MANAGEMENT TOOL
Tuesday October 18, 2011: 10:30a.m. – 12:00p.m.

Sarah Smith is the Social Marketing Program Coordinator at Prism Engineering. She works with clients to develop energy awareness and behaviour change programs that are employee-driven approaches to energy management.

One of her primary projects at Prism has been supporting BC’s Health Authorities participation in BC Hydro’s Workplace Conservation Awareness Pilot Program, a program designed to foster energy conservation behaviours in organizations. With a background in social science research, event planning and community-based programs, Sarah has a passion for working with people and organizations to design and implement solutions that will enhance their creativity, capacity and stewardship.

Sarah has a Master Degree in Urban Studies from Simon Fraser University.

Senior Energy Codes & Standards Engineer, Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance | neea.org

PACIFIC COAST COLLABORATIVE: Third Symposium on Energy Equipment Efficiency
Tuesday October 18, 2011: 1:30p.m. – 4:00p.m.

Charles Stephens is a Senior Codes and Standards Engineer at the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA). He represents the interests of NEEA funders in federal and state energy efficiency standards processes and helps to align the work of NEEA’s Emerging Technologies and Sector Initiatives with the Pacific Northwest region’s codes and standards objectives.

Previously, Charles was a consultant for building high performance and net zero energy homes. He was also a senior policy analyst at the Oregon Department of Energy where he focused on residential energy efficiency, new technology development, sustainable building and community development and energy efficiency and renewable energy policy.

Business Development Associate, Pacific Carbon Trust | pacificcarbontrust.com

A Carbon Market in North America: Are you Ready?
Tuesday October 18, 2011: 1:30p.m. – 4:00p.m.

Cameron Stonestreet is responsible for client relations, market development and sourcing carbon offsets at Pacific Carbon Trust.

Previously, he was a consultant providing policy and market analysis in the natural resource sector. At the Pacific Forestry Centre he provided socio-economic analysis of BC’s Mountain Pine Beetle forest epidemic. As a senior electricity sector analyst at the BC Ministry of Energy and Mines he provided economic and policy analysis on industrial rates, developed regulations for remote community electrification and led initiatives related to international treaties and negotiations.

Manager, Industrial Business Strategy, BC Hydro | bchydro.com

Optimize Energy Recovery with Customer-Based Generation
Tuesday October 18, 2011: 10:30a.m. – 12:00p.m.

A Carbon Market in North America: Are you Ready?
Tuesday October 18, 2011: 1:30p.m. – 4:00p.m.

Kevin Wallace, P.Eng., CEM, manages industrial strategy development and planning, new business approaches and marketing communications planning within BC Hydro Power Smart’s industrial marketing group.

He has a degree in mechanical engineering and more than 15 years of experience in demand-side management (DSM), covering industrial process, commercial buildings and energy information systems from technical design, program management and business planning perspectives.

Also, Kevin is on the Canadian Standard Association Technical Committee for the development of ISO 50001 – Energy Management Standard.

Lighting Consultant, Philips Lighting Canada | philips.com

THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT: THE LATEST IN LIGHTING
Tuesday October 18, 2011: 1:30p.m. – 4:00p.m.

Larry White, P. Eng., originally joined Philips Lighting Canada in 1984. Now acting as a lighting consultant, he provides sales and tech support to the Western Canadian Sales team and delivers specifications, application information and training seminars to consultants, architects, designers, contractors, property managers, commercial and industrial users and fixture OEMs.

Larry is a member of the BC Electrical Association Education seminars committee, a
member and former president of the IES and has conducted lighting education seminars for light sources, fixtures, ballasts and interior and exterior lighting for both organizations. As a guest instructor, he also gives lighting presentations to interior design students at LaSalle College, Vancouver Community College and BCIT.

Special Advisor, Energy Services Acquisition Program, Public Works and Government Services Canada | tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

Grill the District Energy Experts!
Tuesday October 18, 2011: 1:30p.m. – 4:00p.m.

Michael Wiggin has been involved in district heating for more than 25 years with Natural Resources Canada. From 1995 to 2000, he was the Canadian representative and Chair of the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) district heating and cooling executive committee.

Michael is a founding member of the Canadian District Energy Association (CDEA) and has been an active member of the Board since 2000. He now works with Public Works and Government Services Canada to explore the integration and modernization of district energy systems in the Ottawa area.

President, Willis Energy Services | willisenergy.com

Optimize Energy Recovery with Customer-Based Generation
Tuesday October 18, 2011: 10:30a.m. – 12:00p.m.

Paul Willis, P.Eng., CMVP, is President of Willis Energy Services and has more than 30 years of energy-related experience encompassing energy management, marketing, research and development, project management, detailed and conceptual design and commissioning and acceptance.

Since 1989, Paul has helped design, implement and manage many of the industrial programs for BC Hydro’s industrial Power Smart initiative, in addition to designing other energy efficiency programs for other utilities. He has participated in thermal power projects from detailed design work to arranging power sale contracts.

Paul’s technical expertise includes heat transfer, combustion, industrial process systems and the optimization of power and heating systems.

President, Woodbridge Associates Inc. | woodbridgeassociates.com

The Turbulent Global Economy & its Impact on BC Industry
Tuesday October 18, 2011: 10:30a.m. – 12:00p.m.

Peter Woodbridge is President of Woodbridge Associates Inc., an international forest industry consulting firm that provides market research and management consulting services internationally to forest product manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, homebuilders and institutional investors.

Peter works extensively on timber supply, wood products demand, market projections, supply chain issues and price forecasts.

Previously Peter was senior Vice-President of one of the world’s largest engineering consulting firms, and he directed forest industry strategy and market studies for Ernst & Young’s Forestry Practice in BC.

His appointments include Ontario’s Council on Forest Sector Competitiveness, the Pulp and Paper Industry Advisory Committee and the Wood Products Industry Advisory Committee of the BC Competition Council.

Principal, Total Lighting Solutions Inc. | lightingdesign.ca

THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT: THE LATEST IN LIGHTING
Tuesday October 18, 2011: 1:30p.m. – 4:00p.m.

Galina Zbrizher is the founder and principal of Total Lighting Solutions Inc. and has won numerous national and international illumination design awards. Among these are three of the highest International Lighting Design Awards for Canada Line, including The Energy and Environmental Design Award of Excellence from IES North America.

Galina holds a Master of Science degree from Kharkiv (Ukraine) University of Construction and Architecture. There, she acquired broad knowledge of the construction process, which resulted in a superior understanding of achieving improvements in interdisciplinary integration and budget and schedule adherence.