SESA Seminars
The Solar Energy Society of Alberta, in collaboration with Grant MacEwan Institute of Environmental Studies, offers a series of high-quality seminars from September through April of each year. The evening seminars cover topics ranging from public energy policy to practical information on hooking up to the grid as a power producer to the nuances of how to design a cutting-edge net zero energy building. The seminars are free to the public. Seating is on a first come-first served basis, no reservations are necessary. For further details on each seminar click on the title of the seminar. Many speakers have graciously provided copy's of their PowerPoint presentations. To access them click on Presentations below each event. The Solar Society records some of the seminars. To view the video click on Video.
Upcoming Seminars
Net Zero Energy Buildings – How Are They Working?
The Owner’s Perspective
Speaker: Panel: Conrad Nobert and Rachel – Mill Creek House; Dennis and Christi Cuku – Parkland House; Dave Johnson – Riverdale House; Moderator: Shafraaz Kaba -Manasc Isaac Architects
Date: February 22, 2012
Wind Energy
Making Electricity from Alberta’s Winds
Speaker: TBD- Lethbridge College
Date: March 14, 2012
The Future of Transportation
Meet the Designers - See the Cars
Speaker: Speaker TBD - University of Alberta Eco Car Project and Andrew Bell – Plug-In Hybrid Electric Car
Date: April 25, 2012
Green Building Options
From Super Efficiency to a Net Zero Energy
Speaker: Les Wold, Effect Home Builders
Date: May, 2012
Past Seminars
Net Zero Energy Buildings - How Are They Working?
The Designer’s Perspective
Speaker: Panel: Peter Amerongen - Habitat Studio and Workshop Inc.; Mark Ackerman- University of Alberta Department of Mechanical Engineering; Stuart Fix - Vital Engineering; Moderator: Rob Harlan - Solar Energy Society of Alberta Inc.
Date: January 25, 2012
A Commercial Net Zero Energy Remodel
Speaker: Warren Sarauer Evergreen and Gold Renewable Energy Inc.
Date: December 7, 2011
A Roadmap to Energy Independence
Making the Decisions
Speaker: David Morrow P. Eng. HydraN Development Services
Date: November 9, 2011
Remodeling Toward Net Zero
The Edmonton C Returns Retrofit Model
Speaker: Godo Stoyke and Shanthu Manu Carbon Busters / C Returns
Date: October 26, 2011
Germany’s Remarkable Renewable Energy Revolution
Speaker: Dr. Christine Worlen, Director Renewable Energies - German Energy Agency
Date: September 13, 2011
Cold Climate Solar Greenhouse Design
Speaker: Rob Harlan and Andy Smith
Date: April 27, 2011
Renewable Energy - Laying the Groundwork
What Can Municipalities Do
Speaker: Gordon Howell
Date: April 19th, 2011
The T-Souk Nation Solar Program
Speaker: Chief Gordon Planes, T-Souk Nation, Sooke, BC
Date: March 23, 2011
The Invermere Community Solar Greenhouse Project
Speaker: Bill Swan - Principal, Greenman Sustainable Solutions, Invermere, BC
Date: February 23, 2011
Remodeling for Net Zero Energy
Speaker: Peter Amerongen - Principal, Habitat Studio and Workshop Ltd.
Date: January 26, 2011
PassivHaus Solar Home Design
Coming to A Neighborhood Near You
Speaker: Stuart Fix - Mechanical Engineer, Vital Engineering
Date: December 8, 2010
Re-imagining Existing Buildings Through Sustainable Retrofits
Speaker: Shafraaz Kaba – Architect, Manasc Isaac Architects
Date: November 24, 2010
Electric Vehicles
They Are Coming!
Speaker: John Stonier - Director, Vancouver Electric Vehicle Association
Date: October 13, 2010
The Transition to Renewable Energy in Alberta
How to Do It
Speaker: Paul Gipe, Director, Ontario Sustainability Association
Date: September 22, 2010
Approaching Net Zero Energy
The Lowest Cost-Designing Sustainable and Affordable Buildings
Speaker: Peter Amerongen, Habitat Studio Workshop Ltd.
Date: April 14th, 2010
A Super-insulated Retrofit
Energy Efficiency for Existing Houses
Speaker: Harold Orr, Division of Building Research at the National Research Council
Date: March 10th, 2010
Renewable Energy in Alberta
A Utility Perspective
Speaker: Gary Holden, President and CEO ENMAX
Date: January 28th, 2010
Building for Energy Efficiency
The Nuts and Bolts of a Better Building Envelope That Won't Break the Bank
Speaker: Peter Amerongen, Habitat Studio Workshop Ltd. & Adam Larson, Green Door Builders Inc.
Date: January 13th, 2010
Solar Energy: From Dreamer’s Paradise to Everyday Electricity
The Path to the Cheapest Electricity for Homeowners?
Speaker: Gordon Howell P. Eng. Howell-Mayhew Engineering
Date: December 2nd, 2009
Getting to a Net Zero Lifestyle in Canada
Utilizing Solar Energy for Shelter, Mobility and Food
Speaker: Sevag Pogharian SPD
Date: November 4th, 2009
Ontario’s World Class Renewable Energy Program
What is Possible in Alberta?
Speaker: Tim Weis P Eng., Director Renewable Energy Policy Pembina Institute
Date: October 21st, 2009