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Banking on Your Energy Transition
novembre 25 @ 8:30 am - 17h00 AST
Is your municipality or First Nation reserve working on a net-zero project like community solar, deep energy retrofits, or electric vehicle infrastructure?
Join our project initiators workshop and transform your project idea into an actionable plan. This workshop is designed to help reserve and municipal staff refine project scopes, navigate the contracting process, and secure funding from available programs and grants.
Have Questions?
If you have any questions about the event, please reach out to Seth Leon at [email protected]
Why Attend?
Participants will leave the workshop with:
- A refined project scope and clear critical path.
- An initial financial model and detailed funding strategy.
- A solid plan for hiring contractors and managing project execution.
- Increased confidence to implement net-zero projects and navigate challenges.
- A strong network of funders, consultants, and solution providers to support future development.
Key Learning Areas
Net-Zero Project Financing: Explore the best funding opportunities for your project and build a sustainable financial model.
Project Development: Refine your project scope, develop timelines, and set milestones for success.
Contracting: Learn how to engage contractors effectively and manage contracts throughout the project lifecycle.
Funding Opportunities: Get insights into key programs like Nova Scotia’s Community Solar Program and other grant opportunities.
Hands-on Workshopping
Bring your project ideas and work with industry experts to refine your approach. You’ll receive one-on-one feedback, refine cost estimates, and identify the most promising funding pathways.
Who Should Attend?
This workshop is ideal for reserve and municipal staff involved in:
- Net-zero initiatives such as solar energy, retrofits, and electric vehicle infrastructure.
- Planning, financial management, and project development roles.
Conclusion et
Monday, November 25
8:30 – Networking & Breakfast Snacks
9:00 – Introductions & Plenary
9:40 – Presentation 1: How to win at each phase of the project life cycle
- Erika Shae, New Dawn Enterprise
10:45 – Presentation 2: Making your project bankable = Business Plans + Financial Models
- Rochelle Owen, Rochelle Owen Consulting, and
- Moein Karami, Concordia University / Voltage-Age
11:30 – Presentation 3: Community Solar
- Erika Shae, New Dawn Enterprise, and
- Ed Cullinan, Nova Scotia Power
13:15 – Concurrent Group Work Sessions on:
- Project Finance
- Energy Efficiency / Deep Energy Retrofits
- Véhicules électriqueset
- Community Solar
With industry expert facilitators from:
- Fondation propre
- Concordia University / Volta-Age
- Efficiency Nova Scotia
- Fédération des municipalités canadiennes
- Fundamental Inc
- New Dawn Enterprises
- Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities
- Nova Scotia Power, and
- Rochelle Owen Consulting
16:00 – Funders Panel: Understanding the opportunity for your project
- Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities
- Fédération des municipalités canadiennes
- Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
16:45 – Wrap-Up
Location: The PIER Centre for Port Innovation, Engagement & Research
The event will be hosted by Nova Scotia Power at The PIER Centre for Port Innovation, Engagement & Research, located at: 1209 Marginal Rd, Halifax.
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