Generate 2019
Electrification Right Here, Right Now
Generate 2019 will focus on electrification right here, right now; providing cost-effective electricity for British Columbians through the efficient and environmentally responsible development of BC’s power generation while establishing a thriving electrical grid.
Conference Co-Chairs
Brian Yates — Regional Leader, British Columbia, Stantec
David Ewing — Sustainability and Indigenous Partnerships, Evolugen
2019 Awards Winners
PROJECT EXCELLENCE
Moose Lake Wind Project, Boralex
OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
Forrest Kerr Hydro facility, owned by Axium Infrastructure Inc., Manulife Financial Corporation, Tahltan First Nation, and AltaGas Canada Inc.
Achieved by the dedicated team at the Northwest Hydro Facilities
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Adam Lewis, Ecofish Research Ltd.
COMMUNITY OF THE YEAR AWARD
Tsilhqot’in National Government
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
Matt Kennedy, Innergex Renewable Energy Inc.
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
‘Namgis First Nation & Evolugen by Brookfield Renewable for the Kokish Hydroelectric Facility
COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT AWARD
Naghtaneqed School Solar Project, School District 27 (Cariboo Chilcotin)
FINANCE
Tahltan Nation Investment in the Northwest Hydro Electric Facilities
FINANCE
New Relationship Trust for Strengthening First Nations in BC through Capacity Building
Speeches & Presentations
Workshop Presentations
ENVIRONMENTAL WORKSHOP
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT REVITALIZATION OVERVIEW
Nathan Braun, Environmental Assessment Office
IMPACT ASSESSMENT ACT: IDENTIFYING THE CHANGES THAT IMPACT YOUR BUSINESS
Rochelle Collette & Tony Crossman, Blakes, Cassels & Graydon LLP
INTRODUCTION TO THE BC PROFESSIONAL GOVERNANCE ACT
Paul Craven, Office of the Superintendent of Professional Governance
WORKING WITH WATER IN A CHANGING CLIMATE
Julie Van de Valk, Northwest Hydraulic Consultants
Plenary Presentations
OPENING
FAST-TRACKING CANADA’S CLEAN ENERGY TRANSITION
Patricia Lightburn, David Suzuki Foundation
PLENARY 2
PLENARY 3
ACHIEVING OUR GREEN FUTURE: THE ROLE OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES
Greg Noble, Ernst & Young
PLENARY 5
VIRTUAL POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENTS FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY
Jeremy Barretto, Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP
COWESSESS RENEWABLE ENERGY STORAGE FACILITY
Jessica Nixon, Cowessess Ventures
PLENARY 6
PUMPED STORAGE HYDRO VERSUS BATTERIES: A WIN-WIN COMBINATION
Sam Mottram, Knight Piésold
PLENARY 7
NOVEL APPROACH TO AERIAL MEASUREMENTS OF GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS
Carlos Salas, Geoscience BC
Keynote Presentations
CLEAN ENERGY IN BRITISH COLUMBIA: THE OPPORTUNITY
Dr. Andrew Weaver, Leader of BC Greens & MLA Oak Bay-Gordon Head
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