Renewable Energy - The Path to Energy Independence
Rob Harlan  Executive Director SESA
May 19 – June 30, Thursday evenings 6:30 - 9:30pm

The Solar Energy Society of Alberta in conjunction with the Grant MacEwan Environmental Studies Institute provides this popular overview of renewable energy technologies including photovoltaics, solar hot water, solar home design, green transportation options and more. Tools will be provided to determine your own energy usage. Solar equipment will be demonstrated. The class includes a Saturday tour of commercial solar installations.   Instructor Rob Harlan has installed over 150 solar electric and solar hot water systems. He has lived off of the utility grid in a solar house for 25 years.
Location: Grant MacEwan University City Centre Campus
Cost: $250
Contact: 780.439.5608 office@solaralberta.ca
To register: www.solaralberta.ca (click on Classes)

This one is done but was very interesting
Cold Climate Solar Greenhouse Design
A presentation by Andy Smith P. Eng. and Rob Harlan
Wednesday  April 27, 7:00pm
Alberta's ability to cost-effectively supply itself with locally produced food on a year-round basis is vulnerable to peak oil and peak natural gas as well as the inevitable carbon tax .  Is it possible to grow food in northern latitudes without fossil fuel inputs?  Successful solar greenhouse projects in Northern China, Europe and Northern United States have demonstrated that 365 day food production is possible with reduced energy inputs.    The Solar Energy Society of Alberta has embarked on a project to research,  design and construct working prototypes specifically for Canada’s climate.  To this end it has toured successful projects,  held two design charettes and secured a possible building site.  Come hear a report of our progress.
Location: Grant MacEwan University CN Theatre – Rm 5-142
Cost: Free, no reservations necessary. Seating is first come, first served. Free refreshments
Further info: see attached flyer or go to: www.solaralberta.ca

Also registration is now open for the summer class series:

Here's an old one that happened

University of Calgary & King’s University College: Climate Change as a Moral Issue
For retreat registration & detailed information go to: www.ucalgary.ca/oikos/Retreat/

Note: for Edmonton details contact Dr. Randolph Haluza-DeLay 780.465.3500 ext 8063
email: randy.haluza-delay@kingsu.ca. Special student/low-income registration is available.

Monday, October 26, 2009 / Time: 8:30 am to 4 pm – $45 (includes lunch)
The University of Calgary & The King’s University College in Edmonton (video-linked).

The retreat will focus on the following questions:

1. What is climate change, what are its implications and how are we currently addressing it?
2. What is the spiritual significance of climate change and humanity’s role in it?
3. What can I and my congregation do about climate change?

Guest Presenters: Mishka Lysack, assistant professor, Faculty of Social Work, University of Calgary; Graham Saul, Executive Director of the Climate Action Network, Canada; Dave Toycen, President and CEO of World Vision, Canada; Lindsay Telfer, Chapter Director, Sierra Club Prairie chapter; Rick Fall, Education Director, A Rocha Canada.

As cornerstones of civil society, religious organizations/traditions are uniquely positioned to deal with the challenges/complexities of addressing climate change, especially from a moral/ethical and justice perspective.

“While it’s the industrialized nations of the world that pump out the most greenhouse gases that contribute to global warming, it’s the undeveloped nations of the world that feel the first effects of global warming.”
- World Vision

“Leaving the world’s poor to sink or swim with their own meagre resources in the face of the threat posed by climate change is morally wrong. We do not need climate change apartheid.” - Archbishop Desmond Tutu