Energy Management Conference Debuts in September 08

The editors and publishers of Energy Management, Green Business and PEM Plant Engineering and Maintenance magazines and Canada’s largest manufacturing consortium, Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC) have joined forces to create Canada’s leading energy management & efficiency conference and exhibition.

ENEX08 (Energy Excellence 2008) is an innovative learning and networking conference and exhibition focused on World-Class Best Practices in Energy Management & Efficiency. The inaugural ENEX event is being held September 23 & 24, 2008 at Stage West Hotel & Conference Centre in Mississauga, Ontario.

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What’s your energy management strategy?

The development of an energy management strategy is a must for municipalities and private corporations. All organizations need champions who can lead their organizations into a new energy reality. That was the key message that came out of this year’s Energy Matters Summit, the theme of which was “Shifting Mindsets Towards Sustainability.” While the presentations at the Peel Region summit suggested that much was being accomplished at the municipal level, private corporations are still lagging behind on creating transformative change within their organizations.

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Greening your building — a competitive imperative

At last month’s Green Real Estate forum in Toronto, it quickly became clear that green buildings are no longer a niche market. Greening your building is becoming a strategic imperative — to keep tenants and/or employees happy and in your facilities. The question now is only, at what sort of pace will that strategic change occur? How soon will it affect your ability to keep the businesses and employees you need to thrive?

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It’s time to “concentrate on the future”

Recent research reveals that concern for the environment has become a top priority for most Canadians. While many of us are willing to adopt lifestyle changes to make a difference, the simple sustainability solutions that can be integrated into our busy lives aren’t always obvious. One place where consumers can minimize the environmental impact of their daily routine is in the laundry room. Now, a website supported by a multi-stakeholder consortium is working to make this change happen.

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“Green” taxes and tariffs

Public opinion on carbon taxes in Canada currently ranges from flat opposition to strong approval. In particular, there is a growing concern that carbon taxes, together with cap-and-trade systems, could lead to a further loss of North American jobs to developing countries, where labour and energy costs are much cheaper.

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EVENTS

June 11-12
Shifting into the Mainstream: Canada Green Building Council National Summit
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Toronto, Ont.

Shifting into the Mainstream is where building industry decision makers will learn about how LEED Canada is evolving from one-time certification to a life-cycle building performance management system for any type of building, new and existing. LEED Canada for Existing Buildings will be launched in 2009 and offer online assessment, action planning and performance verification as well as a certification process that is fast, economical and easy to access. Learn about these initiatives and more that will help create more efficient buildings across Canada.
www.shiftingintothemainstream.ca

June 12
Canada China Environmental Forum
Canadian National Institute for the Blind
Toronto, Ont.

The Canada China Environmental Forum, hosted by TLI - The Mandarin School & Summerhill Group in partnership with CCBC, HKCBA and OWIT, is designed to stimulate ideas, encourage partnerships, and inspire Canadian and Chinese businesses to create relationships and opportunities that have significant impact for the environment in both Canada and China. In cooperation with some of Canada's leading environmental companies, business associations and government agencies, the progressive workshop will focus on the requirements for development, promotion and collaboration on sustainable business practices in China.
www.canadachinagreen.com

September 23-24
ENEX08
Stage West
Mississauga, Ont.

The editors and publishers of Green Business, Energy Management, and PEM Plant Engineering and Maintenance magazines and Canada's largest manufacturing consortium, Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC) have joined forces to create Canada's leading energy management & efficiency conference and exhibition. ENEX08 (Energy Excellence 2008) is an innovative learning and networking conference and exhibition focused on world-class best practices in energy management & efficiency.

ENEX08 will feature keynote speakers, expert presentations, 'bear pit' working sessions, case studies and a half day of technical training on energy management, measurement and efficiency.
www.energyexcellence.ca