Short Courses

// Short Course #1 - Operations Planning 101Sunday, September 25thVancouver, British Columbia

Full Day - 10:00am – 4:00pm             Member  $  199.00       Non-member  $  249.00

 

The operation of a power project is the ultimate goal of any development proponent.  However, the numerous pitfalls and required operational commitments are never fully realized in the early stages of project development.  This course will bring forward the lessons learned from the viewpoint of operational managers involved with a number of private power projects.  A number of expert professionals will present the lessons they have learned during project commissioning and operations.  Presenters will also be available for a Q&A session with the audience.

 

Matt Kennedy - VP Environment (western region) at Innergex	With his current role at Innergex and past operational experience with Canadian Hydro Developers Inc., Matt has considerable experience with environmental issues related to fisheries management, re-vegetation, and IFR compliance.
John Irvine – Director, Operations at Alterra Power Corp.	John is currently Director, Operations with Alterra Power in Vancouver ans has been invovled with start-up and operations at Toba/Montrose and Dokie.
Peter Schober - Principal at Renewable Power Corp.	Peter has more than 25 years of small hydro experience, including permitting, construction, commissioning and operations for both run-of-river and lake storage projects.
Paul Rapp - VP Wind and General Manager for Dokie Wind at Alterra Power Corp.	Paul brings more than 20 years of utility experience to his current role as General Manager for the Dokie Wind Project.

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// Short Course #2 - From Application to Electrons - Successfully Overcoming Challenges

Sunday, September 25th Vancouver, British Columbia

Full Day - 10:00am – 4:00pm             Member  $  199.00       Non-member  $  249.00

BC First Nation communities and developers alike continue to embrace opportunities in clean energy development as a pathway to community energy self-sufficiency and economic prosperity.

The focus of the course is to walk through the process of developing a clean energy project with a First Nation ownership or partnership component.  Several BC First Nations have been involved in key aspects of energy projects affecting their territories and we often hear of success stories particularly with respect to elements of corporate-First Nation partnership arrangements and financing.

 

This short course will examine all phases of project development and focus on successfully overcoming challenges in this sector.  The course will provide insights and advice on how to overcome common challenges of turning an idea into a reality.  The course will cover hot button topics such as how to get your community involved and engaged, the selection of a community champion, engaging other First Nations with common or neighbouring territory, permitting  issues, project budgeting, identification of energy resource, working with BC Hydro, and ultimately preparing for the construction and operations stage.

 

From Application to Electrons – Successfully Overcoming Challenges is an interactive course that brings together a range of expert speakers to discuss the role that First Nation communities and developers play in responding to their respective objectives.  The course will encourage the exchange of ideas, knowledge, and diverse perspectives on the critical matters that are important to project success.

 

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