Banking on Your Energy Transition
November 25 - November 26
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 two-day 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? Like to Sponsor the Meeting?
If you have any questions about the event, or are interested in becoming a sponsor, 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.
Preliminary Program
DAY 1
- Plenary & Introductions
- Presentation 1: How to win at each phase of the project life cycle
- Presentation 2: Making your project bankable (Business Plans & Financial Models)
- Presentation 3: Community Solar
- Concurrent Workshops: Electric Vehicles, Deep Energy Retrofits, Project Finance, Community Solar
- Funders Panel
- End of Day Networking
DAY 2
- Plenary & Recap
- 1:1 Community Coaching with Subject Matter Experts
- Developers Panel: Understanding How to Work with Industry
SPEAKERS
- Coming Soon!
Location: Nova Scotia Power Headquarters
The event will be hosted by Nova Scotia Power at their downtown Halifax waterfront corporate headquarters, located at: 1223 Lower Water Street.
Nova Scotia Power
Register Now – By Filling in This Form
Space is limited – so secure your spot today to ensure your municipality or First Nation reserve is ready to take its net-zero projects to completion. To register, please fill in the form by November 15, 2024.
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