Events

Monday, March 15th
Conventional Energy Sources:
Power presentations on Nova Scotia’s Energy Sources
4-6pm Cox Institute, Room 257
Representatives from NS power and the Department of Energy discuss the current issues regarding Nova Scotia's Energy supplies and provide a look into the future.

Tuesday, March 16th  
Alternative Energy Sources:
Climate Change Adaptation- Tom MacDonald- from Clean NS
2pm-3pm Haley Institute, Room 200
A discussion on the effects of climate change by a representative of Clean NS will delve into adaptation strategies for Nova Scotia. The talk will link energy and climate change, as well as flooding, storm surges, extreme weather, and the implications for industries in Nova Scotia (including agriculture).

The NSAC Debaters:
7pm- 9pm- Cumming Hall, Alumni Theatre
Four debates in two hours on various topics relating to our energy use and sustainability. Come see students, faculty, and staff debate:
The Alberta Tar Sands ,  Climate Change , Biomass: Wood vs Grass, Cap and Trade vs. Carbon Tax

Wednesday, March 17th
Energy Consumption & Conservation: At Home
Conserve NS  present a workshop on home energy conservation and  efficiency. Light lunch to be provided.
12pm-2pm – Riverview Room, Jenkins Hall
A workshop on how to conserve and make your home more energy efficient. Lunch to be provided for first 20 people.
 
Thursday, March 18th
Energy Consumption & Conservation:  In the Workplace/On Campus
Renewable energy on campus
10am 11am– Banting Boardroom 50
A lecture by NSAC engineering department on the challenges and opportunities for us to become a net zero energy campus.

Friday, March 19th
Energy Consumption & Conservation: Through Transportation
Movie Night: Who Killed the Electric Car?
7pm – 9pm Cox Institute, Room 257
A documentary that explores the creation, limited commercialization, and subsequent destruction of the electric car in the US.

Fuel Efficiency Workshop from Clean NS’s DrivewiseR program
1pm- 2:30pm- Cox Institute, Room 257

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