BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//QUEST Canada - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://questcanada.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for QUEST Canada REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 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LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T134524Z UID:10000355-1747227600-1747231200@questcanada.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Award-winning NCA Program is Coming to Ontario DESCRIPTION:QUEST Canada invites you to attend its upcoming virtual information webinar – online\, Wednesday\, May 14\, 2025 at 1:00pm\, Ontario-time – to take a look at our Net-Zero Communities Accelerator (NCA) Program\, and its 2025 expansion into Ontario. \nMunicipal participants will gain a better understanding of how the NCA program’s Benchmarking\, GHG Inventory\, and Energy Mapping exercises can engage their community\, and prepare council and staff for the development\, design and implemenation of a tailored Community Energy Emissions Plan (CEEP) – and/or help advance more quickly a municipal net-zero project already on the go. \nThe webinar will be followed-up with an opportunity for municipal staff and councils to meet with a member of the QUEST team\, to further define your community’s specific\, local energy systems needs. \n \n Register for the Webinar Now\n \n \n \n \n \n Details\nEligible applicants include local governments (Indigenous\, municipal\, regional or a group of small municipalities and/or bands)\, or organizations applying on behalf of a local government or a group of local governments (e.g. a local energy distributor or not-for-profit organization). \nWhy participate?\n\nGet tailored services to help you get started or moving on your climate action plan or project.\nReduce your GHG emissions – communities directly and indirectly account for 51% of GHGs.\nHelp your economy – every % of reduction in community energy use keeps more dollars in the local economy.\n46 municipalities from across Atlantic Canada and the Prairie Provinces are benefitting from the NCA Program already!\n\n \n Learn More About Our NCA Program\n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda\n\nThe NCA Program\nBenchmarking Your Community’s Net-Zero Performance\nYour GHG Inventory\nMapping Your Community’s Energy Systems\nQ&A\nNext Step: Onboarding\n\nQuestions?\nPlease contact QUEST Canada’s Lead\, Projects\, Norma Panetta at npanetta@questcanada.org \n \n Submit an NCA Ontario Expression of Interest\n \n Register for the Webinar Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Initial funding courtesy of URL:https://questcanada.org/questevent/nca-program-is-coming-to-ontario/ CATEGORIES:QUEST Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://questcanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/NCA-Coming-to-Ontario-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="QUEST Canada":MAILTO:info@questcanada.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250529T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250529T110000 DTSTAMP:20260419T054141 CREATED:20250508T170107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T175011Z UID:10000356-1748512800-1748516400@questcanada.org SUMMARY:Meeting: Ontario Community Energy and Climate Working Group DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Ontario Community Energy and Climate (ON CEC) Working GroupMark your calendar\, and please share this meeting notice with colleagues\, and anyone in your network you think would be interested in joining in on our Ontario working group discussions. \nHave questions\, looking for additional information\, or want to join the ON CEC Working Group? Please reach out to gpinchin@questcanada.org \n Visit our Events Calendar URL:https://questcanada.org/questevent/ontario-community-energy-and-climate-working-group-may-29/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:QUEST Working Groups & CoPs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://questcanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/ON-CEC-WG-May-29.png ORGANIZER;CN="QUEST Canada":MAILTO:info@questcanada.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250529T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250529T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T054141 CREATED:20250508T174551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T174811Z UID:10000357-1748523600-1748527200@questcanada.org SUMMARY:Meeting: Atlantic Municipal Working Group DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Atlantic Municipal Working GroupThe Atlantic Municipal Working Group is a resource for municipalities participating in QUEST Canada’s Pan-Atlantic Net-Zero Communities Accelerator (NCA) program cohort\, and engaged in community energy planning\, partnership-building and net-zero energy projects. \nHere we share experiences\, lessons learned and transfer knowledge about best practices. Participants are leaders in moving toward achieving provincial greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals and transitioning toward a net-zero future. \nTo join in\, please contact Naureen Othi. \n Visit the Pan-Atlantic NCA Webpage URL:https://questcanada.org/questevent/atlantic-municipal-working-group-may-29/ CATEGORIES:QUEST Working Groups & CoPs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://questcanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/QUEST-Canada-NCA-Pan-Atlantic-Clean50.png ORGANIZER;CN="QUEST Canada":MAILTO:info@questcanada.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250610T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250610T170000 DTSTAMP:20260419T054141 CREATED:20250213T154237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T160401Z UID:10000353-1749546000-1749574800@questcanada.org SUMMARY:Unleashing the Future of Energy DESCRIPTION:QUEST Canada and Pollution Probe invite you to our interactive one-day national Symposium\, on Tuesday\, June 10\, 2025\, at the St. James Cathedral Centre in downtown Toronto. \nWe’re bringing together the low-carbon energy community of stakeholders\, with a goal of presenting the results of our research\, and a comprehensive database. As well we’ll be highlighting strengths and best practices\, discussing pathways forward\, and above all showcasing innovations needed to get to net zero by 2050. \n \n Register for Unleashing the Future of Energy\n \n \n \n \n \n About the Symposium\nCurrent energy regulation\, policy\, service delivery models\, and market frameworks are prohibitive to scaling up the deployment of the low-carbon innovation needed to hit net-zero targets by 2050. \nThe Low-Carbon Energy Innovation initiative led by Pollution Probe and QUEST Canada\, looked at the regulatory\, policy and business frameworks\, and market conditions that currently exist or are needed in order to enable the innovation we need. \nThis included a scan of existing policies\, programs\, and other factors influencing low carbon energy innovation across Canada\, consultations with a wide range of stakeholders\, and the creation of a comprehensive database for each jurisdiction. \nThis Symposium will provide an opportunity to share key findings\, and engage in discussing pathways forward to enable the low-carbon energy innovation needed by 2050. \nThe anticipated outcome of the project? A holistic\, system-based understanding of what is needed to inform the advancement of lasting innovation frameworks across Canada to enable the deployment of low-carbon innovation in the energy sector. \n \n \n \n \n \n Symposium Program\n\n\n\nTuesday\, June 10\n \n\n\n\nWelcome & Introductions – St. James Cathedral Centre\, 65 Church St. \nQUEST Canada & Pollution Probe \n\n9:00 am\n\n\n\nKeynote Presentation\nSeizing the Energy Moment: Global Lessons\, Bold Leadership\, and the Urgency of Innovation on the Road to Net Zero \nDuke Benjamin\, Strategic Leader for Just Transition\, Climate & Energy\, Germany\, Europe and Africa \n\n9:05\n\n\n\nPresentation\nThe Low-Carbon Energy Innovation Initiative and research results\, including Q&A\nPollution Probe \n\n9:30\n\n\n\nBreak\n\n10:15\n\n\n\nTED Talks-style Presentations\nInnovation in the Regulated Energy Sector\nTyler Bryant\, Director\, Decarbonization and Sustainability\, FortisBCDavid Conn\, Stakeholder Relations Manager\, ATCO GasEsther Kang\, Regulatory Affairs Consultant\, Toronto HydroMima Micic\, Manager\, Innovation\, Ontario Energy Board \n\n10:45\n\n\n\nLuncheon Presentation\nPerspectives on Innovation in Québec \nFrançois Émond\, Commissioner\, Régie de l’énergie\, Québec \n\n12:15 pm\n\n\n\nTED Talks-style Presentations\nPerspectives from Energy Users and Unregulated Markets\nMathieu Lévesque\, Technology & Alternatives Lead\, Building Decarbonization AllianceShoshana Pasternak\, Senior Associate\, InvenergySara Jane Souliere\, SL Indigenous Advisory ServicesMayuran Srikantha\, VP Programs\, Enerva Energy Solutions \n\n1:15\n\n\n\nBreak\n\n2:15\n\n\n\nBreakout Room Discussions x 3\nRoom 1 – Net-Zero Policies\nRoom 2 – Energy Innovation & Regulation \nRoom 3 – Inclusive Innovation & Workforce\nModerated by QUEST Canada & Pollution Probe \n\n3:00\n\n\n\nClosing Plenary\nQUEST Canada & Pollution Probe \n\n4:30-5:00\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Definition\nLow-carbon innovation strategies refer to net-zero policies\, regulatory frameworks and factors that enable research\, development\, deployment\, new practices\, new business models\, and new products or services that reduce GHG emissions in the energy sector\, aligning with Canada’s net-zero targets. These strategies can be led by the provincial government\, utilities\, industries\, technology providers\, third-party organizations\, new entrants or well-established players in the energy markets that promote innovation within the province/territory. \n \n \n \n \n \n Location: St. James Cathedral Centre\nThe Symposium is being held at the St. James Cathedral Centre\, at 65 Church St. in downtown Toronto\, at the corner of King and Church – around behind St. James Cathedral – just 3 blocks east of Yonge St. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n St. James Cathedral Centre\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Avoid Toronto Gridlock\nThe Centre is: 1) easily accessible from the TTC streetcar on King St.\, 2) just a three blocks walk from the TTC King St. subway stop on Yonge St.\, or 3) just a short walk or Bike Share Toronto bike ride from the GO Train and UP Express (from/to Pearson Airport) at Union Station on Front St. \n \n Register for Unleashing the Future of Energy\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Would You Like to Sponsor the Symposium?\nThere are different levels of sponsorship and recognition still available for sponsors of ‘Unleashing the Future of Energy’. If you are interested in an event sponsorship\, please reach out to Richard Carlson at Pollution Probe @ rcarlson@pollutionprobe.org \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More About the LCEI Community of Practice URL:https://questcanada.org/questevent/unleashing-the-future-of-energy/ LOCATION:St. James Cathedral Centre CATEGORIES:QUEST Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://questcanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2025-Low-Carbon-Energy-Innovation-Symposium-June-10.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250626T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250626T120000 DTSTAMP:20260419T054141 CREATED:20250521T193137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T194314Z UID:10000359-1750935600-1750939200@questcanada.org SUMMARY:Online Meeting: Ontario Community Energy & Climate Working Group DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Ontario Community Energy and Climate (ON CEC) Working GroupMark your calendar\, and please share this meeting notice with colleagues\, and anyone in your network you think would be interested in joining in on our Ontario working group discussions. \nHave questions\, looking for additional information\, or want to join the ON CEC Working Group? Please reach out to gpinchin@questcanada.org \n Visit our Events Calendar URL:https://questcanada.org/questevent/meeting-ontario-community-energy-and-climate-working-group-june-26/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:QUEST Working Groups & CoPs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://questcanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/ON-CEC-WG-June-26-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="QUEST Canada":MAILTO:info@questcanada.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250626T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250626T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T054141 CREATED:20250521T192227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T194102Z UID:10000358-1750942800-1750946400@questcanada.org SUMMARY:Online Meeting: Atlantic Municipal Working Group DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Atlantic Municipal Working GroupThe Atlantic Municipal Working Group is a resource for municipalities participating in QUEST Canada’s Pan-Atlantic Net-Zero Communities Accelerator (NCA) program cohort\, and engaged in community energy planning\, partnership-building and net-zero energy projects. \nHere we share experiences\, lessons learned and transfer knowledge about best practices. Participants are leaders in moving toward achieving provincial greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals and transitioning toward a net-zero future. \nTo join in\, please contact Naureen Othi. \n Visit the Pan-Atlantic NCA Webpage URL:https://questcanada.org/questevent/meeting-atlantic-municipal-working-group-june-26/ CATEGORIES:QUEST Working Groups & CoPs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://questcanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Atlantic-NCA-WG-June-26.png ORGANIZER;CN="QUEST Canada":MAILTO:info@questcanada.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250916T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250916T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T054141 CREATED:20250620T192304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T143653Z UID:10000360-1758027600-1758031200@questcanada.org SUMMARY:Online Meeting: Prairies NCA Working Group DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Prairies NCA Cohort Working GroupThe Prairies NCA Cohort Working Group is a resource for municipalities participating in QUEST Canada’s Net-Zero Communities Accelerator (NCA) program\, and engaged in community energy planning\, partnership-building and net-zero energy projects. \nHere we share experiences\, lessons learned and transfer knowledge about best practices. Participants are leaders in moving toward achieving provincial greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals and transitioning toward a net-zero future. \nHave questions or want more information? Please reach out to QUEST Canada’s Naureen Othi\, Lead\, Projects at nothi@questcanada.org. \n Login to the Working Group Meeting\n \n Learn More About Our NCA Program's Prairies Cohort URL:https://questcanada.org/questevent/prairies-nca-working-group-sept-16/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:QUEST Working Groups & CoPs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://questcanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Prairies-WG-Sept-16.png ORGANIZER;CN="QUEST Canada":MAILTO:info@questcanada.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250924T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250924T150000 DTSTAMP:20260419T054141 CREATED:20250826T153426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T163742Z UID:10000363-1758722400-1758726000@questcanada.org SUMMARY:Final Session: Low Carbon Energy Innovation Community of Practice DESCRIPTION:Low Carbon Energy Innovation Initiative - Final Session of the LCEI Community of Practice\nThe Low Carbon Energy Innovation Community of Practice has provided a space for practitioners to share tips and best practices\, ask questions of their colleagues\, and receive peer-to-peer support on matters relating to low-carbon energy innovation. \nAs a member of the CoP\, participants learned from and shared best practices with colleagues across Canada\, and shared feedback on research. \nFollowing the June 2025 release of the National Low-Carbon Energy Innovation Assessment\, this will be the last of the Community of Practice sessions. The discussion will further explore the Assessment Report\, and the impact on policy of the Initiative\, and how it contributed and will continue to contribute to advancing energy efficiency and clean energy initiatives across Canada. \n\n Visit the CoP Webpage\n \n Contact Us to Attend URL:https://questcanada.org/questevent/low-carbon-energy-innovation-community-of-practice-sept-24/ CATEGORIES:QUEST Working Groups & CoPs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://questcanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/LCEI-Sept-Policy-Database.png ORGANIZER;CN="QUEST Canada":MAILTO:info@questcanada.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250925T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250925T110000 DTSTAMP:20260419T054141 CREATED:20250919T155101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T155245Z UID:10000371-1758794400-1758798000@questcanada.org SUMMARY:Online Meeting: Ontario Community Energy & Climate Working Group DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Ontario Community Energy and Climate (ON CEC) Working GroupMark your calendar\, and please share this meeting notice with colleagues\, and anyone in your network you think would be interested in joining in on our Ontario working group discussions. \nHave questions\, looking for additional information\, or want to join the ON CEC Working Group? Please reach out to gpinchin@questcanada.org \n Visit our Events Calendar URL:https://questcanada.org/questevent/ntario-community-energy-climate-working-group-meeting/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:QUEST Working Groups & CoPs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://questcanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/ON-CEC-WG-September-25.png ORGANIZER;CN="QUEST Canada":MAILTO:info@questcanada.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250925T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250925T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T054141 CREATED:20250919T153846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T153853Z UID:10000374-1758805200-1758808800@questcanada.org SUMMARY:Online Meeting: Atlantic Municipal Working Group DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Atlantic Municipal Working GroupThe Atlantic Municipal Working Group is a resource for municipalities participating in QUEST Canada’s Pan-Atlantic Net-Zero Communities Accelerator (NCA) program cohort\, and engaged in community energy planning\, partnership-building and net-zero energy projects. \nHere we share experiences\, lessons learned and transfer knowledge about best practices. Participants are leaders in moving toward achieving provincial greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals and transitioning toward a net-zero future. \nTo join in\, please contact Naureen Othi. \n Visit the Pan-Atlantic NCA Webpage URL:https://questcanada.org/questevent/online-meeting-atlantic-municipal-working-group/ CATEGORIES:QUEST Working Groups & CoPs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://questcanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Atlantic-NCA-WG-September-25.png ORGANIZER;CN="QUEST Canada":MAILTO:info@questcanada.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251006 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251009 DTSTAMP:20260419T054141 CREATED:20251003T153511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T154601Z UID:10000383-1759708800-1759967999@questcanada.org SUMMARY:Electricity Transformation Canada 2025 DESCRIPTION:Electricity Transformation Canada 2025October 6-8\, 2025 | Enercare Centre | Toronto\, Ontario\nCanada’s largest renewable energy event is back! Electricity Transformation Canada returns to Toronto\, from October 6–8\, 2025\, bringing together leaders in solar\, wind\, storage\, hydrogen\, and more. \nReady to connect with industry peers and explore the future of clean energy integration? Register today! \nDon’t forget to use promo code ETC25QUEST10 for a 10% discount on a Full Conference pass. \n Register today! URL:https://questcanada.org/questevent/electricity-transformation-canada-2025/ LOCATION:Enercare Centre\, #1\, 100 Princes' Blvd\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6K 3C3\, Canada CATEGORIES:External Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://questcanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/c801767a-30de-a98d-3aea-292923e9fe47.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251008 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251009 DTSTAMP:20260419T054141 CREATED:20250828T194837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T183700Z UID:10000366-1759881600-1759967999@questcanada.org SUMMARY:From Plans to Projects: The Prairies's Project Initiation Workshop DESCRIPTION:October 8\, 2025 | Polytechnic University\, Red Deer\, Alberta \nMoving from energy plans to real-world projects is one of the biggest challenges facing municipalities and Indigenous communities working toward a sustainable energy future. Co-hosted by MCCAC and QUEST Canada\, this Project Initiation Workshop is designed to bridge that gap—offering practical tools\, tailored coaching\, and direct access to funders and technical experts. This one-day intensive workshop in Red Deer is for municipal staff and Indigenous community leaders in the Canadian Prairies who are actively developing energy or climate projects. Whether you’re exploring community solar\, EV charging infrastructure\, building retrofits\, energy efficiency\, or fleet electrification\, this event is designed to move your project closer to implementation. \nWho Should Attend? This workshop is designed for Indigenous community and municipal staff members involved in: \n\nSustainable energy initiatives such as community solar\, building retrofits\, and electric vehicle infrastructure\nProject planning\, financial management\, and development roles\n\nWhy Attend? Through hands-on sessions\, participants will advance their own energy project concepts—refining scopes\, strengthening financial strategies\, and identifying clear next steps. You’ll also connect with clean-tech providers\, peers\, and funders who can support your goals. \nParticipants will leave with: \n\nA refined project scope and clear critical path\nAn initial financial model and detailed funding strategy\nA solid plan for hiring contractors and managing project execution\nIncreased confidence to implement sustainable energy projects and navigate challenges\nA strong network of funders\, consultants\, and solution providers to support future development\n\n \n View the Workshop Program\n \n \n \n \n \n This event builds on QUEST’s successful 2024 model and offers deeper dives into technical design\, contracting\, and financing. Travel support is available for eligible participants\, with a focus on rural and remote communities. \nRegistration is open exclusively to staff and leadership from municipalities or Indigenous Communities located in Alberta\, Saskatchewan\, or Manitoba. \n \n Register Today\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Workshop Countdown Clock\n \n \n Day(s) \n \n : \n \n \n Hour(s) \n \n : \n \n \n Minute(s) \n \n : \n \n \n Second(s) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Workshop Location: Red Deer Polytechnic | 100 Donald Blvd\, Red Deer\, AB T4N 5H5 \nWe are delighted to host From Plans to Projects at Red Deer Polytechnic—a forward-thinking institution unbound by tradition and deeply committed to applied learning\, community impact\, and innovation. With strong emphasis on energy innovation\, sustainability\, and industry-aligned applied research\, RDP offers state-of-the-art facilities like the Energy Innovation Centre and Alternative Energy Lab\, making it an excellent setting for a action-focused workshop aimed at bridging plans with the implementation of sustainable energy projects. \nThis campus embodies values of agility\, bravery\, connection\, discovery\, and empowerment—mirroring QUEST Canada’s own mission to activate local leadership in Canada’s clean energy transition. Its dynamic\, real-world learning environment—where students\, faculty\, and industry collaborate—makes it a natural fit for municipalities and Indigenous communities looking to turn energy plans into meaningful action. \n \n Get Directions\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank You to Our Sponsors We are grateful for the generous support of our sponsors\, whose partnership makes this Plans to Projects workshop in the Canadian Prairies possible. Their commitment to activating community leadership and shaping a fair and lasting energy future is key to our shared success. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Interested in Sponsoring? Align your organization with Canada’s sustainable energy future and connect directly with municipal and Indigenous project leaders driving local implementation. Sponsorship opportunities provide high-value exposure\, meaningful engagement\, and a chance to support innovative clean energy solutions. To learn more about how your organization can get involved\, please review our sponsorship package (hyperlinked below) or contact us via email at mschweyer@questcanada.org. \n \n Review our Sponsorship Opportunities\n \n \n \n \n \n With Gratitude to Our Program Supporters This event is made possible through the generous support of  Cenovus\, the Government of Alberta\, the Municipal Climate Change Action Centre\, and Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)\, whose ongoing commitment to the Net-Zero Communities Accelerator (NCA) program empowers us to deliver workshops that advance our shared goals. We’re deeply grateful for their foundational support through the broader program that enables this important work. URL:https://questcanada.org/questevent/from-plans-to-projects-prairies-canadas-project-initiation-workshop/ LOCATION:Red Deer Polytechnic CATEGORIES:QUEST Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://questcanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Autumn-2025-Designs-5.png ORGANIZER;CN="QUEST Canada":MAILTO:info@questcanada.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251022 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251024 DTSTAMP:20260419T054141 CREATED:20250919T152629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T152635Z UID:10000375-1761091200-1761263999@questcanada.org SUMMARY:13th Annual Alberta Power Symposium DESCRIPTION:Join power sector leaders\, policymakers\, Indigenous partners\, and innovators for in-depth analysis of Clean Electricity Regulations (CER)\, net-zero targets\, affordability and reliability challenges\, and the role of Indigenous co-creation in infrastructure development. \nKey topics to be discussed at this year’s event include: \n\nFederal Election Outcomes: Explore how Clean Electricity Regulations\, jurisdictional disputes\, and political shifts are reshaping Alberta’s energy landscape.\nNavigating Canada’s Energy Transformation: Can Alberta meet Canada’s 2035 net-zero grid target under the Clean Electricity Regulations? Unpack pathways\, technologies\, and policy options.\nAffordability\, Reliability\, and Market Reform: Assess the impact of rebates\, market reform\, and system modernization on investment\, infrastructure\, and long-term energy security.\nIndigenous Energy Partnerships: Discover how Indigenous communities are driving major energy projects in Alberta.\n\nLocated at the heart of Canada’s energy sector\, the Alberta Power Symposium is the ultimate space for big-picture policy\, tech innovation\, and provincial leadership. \nSave 10% on registration with QUEST promo code: D10-999-QUEST26 \n \n Register for the 2025 Alberta Power Symposium URL:https://questcanada.org/questevent/13th-annual-alberta-power-symposium/ LOCATION:DoubleTree by Hilton Calgary North\, Calgary\, AB CATEGORIES:External Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://questcanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Alberta-Power-Symposium.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251023T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251023T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T054141 CREATED:20250919T160002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T161039Z UID:10000373-1761224400-1761228000@questcanada.org SUMMARY:Online Meeting: Prairies NCA Working Group DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Prairies NCA Cohort Working GroupThe Prairies NCA Cohort Working Group is a resource for municipalities participating in QUEST Canada’s Net-Zero Communities Accelerator (NCA) program\, and engaged in community energy planning\, partnership-building and net-zero energy projects. \nHere we share experiences\, lessons learned and transfer knowledge about best practices. Participants are leaders in moving toward achieving provincial greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals and transitioning toward a net-zero future. \nHave questions or want more information? Please reach out to QUEST Canada’s Naureen Othi\, Lead\, Projects at nothi@questcanada.org. \n Login to the Working Group Meeting\n \n Learn More About Our NCA Program's Prairies Cohort URL:https://questcanada.org/questevent/online-meeting-prairies-nca-working-group/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:QUEST Working Groups & CoPs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://questcanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Prairies-WG-October-23-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="QUEST Canada":MAILTO:info@questcanada.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251030T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251030T110000 DTSTAMP:20260419T054141 CREATED:20250919T161838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T161844Z UID:10000377-1761818400-1761822000@questcanada.org SUMMARY:Online Meeting: Ontario Community Energy & Climate Working Group DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Ontario Community Energy and Climate (ON CEC) Working GroupMark your calendar\, and please share this meeting notice with colleagues\, and anyone in your network you think would be interested in joining in on our Ontario working group discussions. \nHave questions\, looking for additional information\, or want to join the ON CEC Working Group? Please reach out to gpinchin@questcanada.org \n Visit our Events Calendar URL:https://questcanada.org/questevent/online-meeting-ontario-community-energy-climate-working-group/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:QUEST Working Groups & CoPs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://questcanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/ON-CEC-WG-October-30.png ORGANIZER;CN="QUEST Canada":MAILTO:info@questcanada.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251030T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251030T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T054141 CREATED:20250919T162955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T163002Z UID:10000379-1761829200-1761832800@questcanada.org SUMMARY:Online Meeting: Atlantic Municipal Working Group DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Atlantic Municipal Working GroupThe Atlantic Municipal Working Group is a resource for municipalities participating in QUEST Canada’s Pan-Atlantic Net-Zero Communities Accelerator (NCA) program cohort\, and engaged in community energy planning\, partnership-building and net-zero energy projects. \nHere we share experiences\, lessons learned and transfer knowledge about best practices. Participants are leaders in moving toward achieving provincial greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals and transitioning toward a net-zero future. \nTo join in\, please contact Naureen Othi. \n Visit the Pan-Atlantic NCA Webpage URL:https://questcanada.org/questevent/online-meeting-atlantic-municipal-working-group-oct30/ CATEGORIES:QUEST Working Groups & CoPs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://questcanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Atlantic-NCA-WG-October-30.png ORGANIZER;CN="QUEST Canada":MAILTO:info@questcanada.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251104 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251106 DTSTAMP:20260419T054141 CREATED:20250820T231521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T141436Z UID:10000362-1762214400-1762387199@questcanada.org SUMMARY:From Plans to Projects: Atlantic Canada's Project Initiation Workshop DESCRIPTION:November 4–5\, 2025 | Halifax Convention Centre & Volta—Armoyan Centre\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia \nMoving from energy plans to real-world projects is one of the biggest challenges facing municipalities and Indigenous communities working toward a sustainable energy future. QUEST Canada’s Project Initiation Workshops are designed to bridge that gap—offering practical tools\, tailored coaching\, and direct access to funders and technical experts. This two-day intensive workshop in Halifax is for municipal staff and Indigenous community leaders in Atlantic Canada who are actively developing energy or climate projects. Whether you’re exploring community solar\, EV charging infrastructure\, building retrofits\, energy efficiency\, or fleet electrification\, this event is designed to move your project closer to implementation. \nWho Should Attend? This workshop is designed for Indigenous community and municipal staff members involved in: \n\nSustainable energy initiatives such as community solar\, building retrofits\, and electric vehicle infrastructure\nProject planning\, financial management\, and development roles\n\nWhy Attend? Through hands-on sessions\, participants will advance their own energy project concepts—refining scopes\, strengthening financial strategies\, and identifying clear next steps. You’ll also connect with clean-tech providers\, peers\, and funders who can support your goals. \nParticipants will leave with: \n\nA refined project scope and clear critical path\nAn initial financial model and detailed funding strategy\nA solid plan for hiring contractors and managing project execution\nIncreased confidence to implement sustainable energy projects and navigate challenges\nA strong network of funders\, consultants\, and solution providers to support future development\n\n \n View the Workshop Program\n \n \n \n \n \n This event builds on QUEST’s successful 2024 model and offers deeper dives into technical design\, contracting\, and financing. Travel support is available for eligible participants\, with a focus on rural and remote communities. \n \n Register Today\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Workshop Countdown Clock\n \n \n Day(s) \n \n : \n \n \n Hour(s) \n \n : \n \n \n Minute(s) \n \n : \n \n \n Second(s) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Please note: Both mornings of the Workshop will begin in the Halifax Convention Centre\, Room 609\, followed by lunch and working sessions at the Volta Office Space.  \nWorkshop Location: Volta\, Armoyan Centre (formerly the World Trade Centre)\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia | 1800 Argyle St.\, Unit 801\, Halifax\, NS B3J 3N8 \nWe’re excited to host our From Plans to Projects workshop at Volta—home to a dynamic community of entrepreneurs\, startups\, and changemakers working to drive innovation and impact across sectors\, including clean technology and sustainable development. Located on the 8th floor of the newly renovated Armoyan Centre in downtown Halifax\, Volta offers a modern\, collaborative space overlooking Parade Square and Halifax Harbour. As Atlantic Canada’s premier innovation hub\, Volta provides an energizing setting for this hands-on workshop focused on moving sustainable energy projects from plans to action. Its emphasis on creativity\, collaboration\, and real-world solutions makes it a natural fit with QUEST Canada’s mission to activate local leadership in Canada’s clean energy transition. \n \n Get Directions\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank You to Our Sponsors We are grateful for the generous support of our sponsors\, whose partnership makes this Plans to Projects workshop in Atlantic Canada possible. Their commitment to activating community leadership and shaping a fair and lasting energy future is key to our shared success. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Interested in Sponsoring? Align your organization with Canada’s sustainable energy future and connect directly with municipal and Indigenous project leaders driving local implementation. Sponsorship opportunities provide high-value exposure\, meaningful engagement\, and a chance to support innovative clean energy solutions. To learn more about how your organization can get involved\, please review our sponsorship package (hyperlinked below) or contact us via email at mschweyer@questcanada.org. \n \n View Sponsorship Opportunities\n \n \n \n \n \n With Gratitude to Our Program Supporters This event is made possible through the generous support of ACOA and Nova Scotia Power\, whose ongoing commitment to the Net-Zero Communities Accelerator (NCA) program empowers us to deliver workshops that advance our shared goals. We’re deeply grateful for their foundational support through the broader program that enables this important work. URL:https://questcanada.org/questevent/atlanticpiworkshop/ CATEGORIES:QUEST Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://questcanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Project-Initiation-Workshop-Halifax-Square.png ORGANIZER;CN="QUEST Canada":MAILTO:info@questcanada.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251113T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251113T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T054141 CREATED:20251009T201421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T201850Z UID:10000384-1763038800-1763042400@questcanada.org SUMMARY:Online Meeting: Ontario NCA Working Group Kick-Off DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Ontario Net-Zero Communities Accelerator (NCA) Working GroupThe Ontario NCA Working Group Kick-Off online session will introduce participating communities to the group’s purpose\, goals\, and terms of reference. \nCommunities will also have the opportunity to meet eachother\, and present on their local energy and climate initiatives and goals. \nPlease share this meeting notice with colleagues\, and anyone in your network you think would be interested in joining in on our Ontario NCA working group discussions. \nHave questions\, looking for additional information\, or want to join the first Ontario NCA Working Group meeting? \nPlease reach out to Naureen Othi\, QUEST Canada Lead\, Projects at: nothi@questcanada.org \n Visit the NCA Program Page URL:https://questcanada.org/questevent/ontario-nca-working-group-kick-off/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:QUEST Working Groups & CoPs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://questcanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/NCA_Ontario.png ORGANIZER;CN="QUEST Canada":MAILTO:info@questcanada.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251120T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251120T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T054141 CREATED:20250919T161346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T161352Z UID:10000376-1763643600-1763647200@questcanada.org SUMMARY:Online Meeting: Prairies NCA Working Group DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Prairies NCA Cohort Working GroupThe Prairies NCA Cohort Working Group is a resource for municipalities participating in QUEST Canada’s Net-Zero Communities Accelerator (NCA) program\, and engaged in community energy planning\, partnership-building and net-zero energy projects. \nHere we share experiences\, lessons learned and transfer knowledge about best practices. Participants are leaders in moving toward achieving provincial greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals and transitioning toward a net-zero future. \nHave questions or want more information? Please reach out to QUEST Canada’s Naureen Othi\, Lead\, Projects at nothi@questcanada.org. \n Login to the Working Group Meeting\n \n Learn More About Our NCA Program's Prairies Cohort URL:https://questcanada.org/questevent/online-meeting-prairies-nca-working-group-nov20/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:QUEST Working Groups & CoPs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://questcanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Prairies-WG-November-20.png ORGANIZER;CN="QUEST Canada":MAILTO:info@questcanada.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251120T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251120T143000 DTSTAMP:20260419T054141 CREATED:20251028T205314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T140636Z UID:10000385-1763645400-1763649000@questcanada.org SUMMARY:Neighbours & Networks: New Brunswick NCA Working Group Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join us online for the first meeting of our New Brunswick Net-Zero Communities Accelerator Program Working GroupWith a nod to the East Coast tradition of gathering informally in the kitchen – from where great ideas\, community\, and connections manifest – our first online meeting of the New Brunswick NCA Working Group\, Thursday\, November 20\, 1:30 to 2:30pm AT\, will be presented with an added collaborative feel. \nThe New Brunswick NCA Working Group is a resource for municipal staff participating in QUEST Canada’s Atlantic Net-Zero Communities Accelerator (NCA) Program cohort\, and engaged in community energy transition planning\, partnership-building\, and net-zero energy projects. \nHosted by QUEST Canada’s Lead\, Community Energy Planning & Projects\, Aaliyah Lahai\, the event will aim to make the topic of municipal energy and emissions reduction less daunting. And we’ll be sure to leave ample time for questions and peer-to-peer discussion. \nAbout the Presenters \nTara Ross-Robinson is Chief Administrative Officer\, Clerk\, and Treasurer of the Rural Community of Alnwick. She has over twenty-five years of leadership experience in Justice & Public Safety\, complemented by nine years of service as a Municipal Councillor in Miramichi. \nDallas Gillis’ career path includes Planner with the Goverment of New Brunswick\, and the Rural Planning District Commission\, and Senior Planner with the City of Fredericton. In his current role since 2022\, he is Director of Planning and Compliance with the Town of Oromocto. \nChris MacIntyre is a GHG Mitigation Analyst in Fredericton with the Climate Change Secretariat in the Province’s Department of Environment and Local Government. There he delivers and analyses the Local Government Climate Action Reporting Tool\, and actions transportation emissions mitigation for the GNB. \nRegister Now! \nIf you’d like further information\, please write to meeting host Aaliyah Lahai. \nHave a ‘Big’ Question about Community Energy? \nBe sure to send in you community energy transition question ahead of time – and we’ll assure it’s answered well during the session. \n Register for the NB Kitchen Party\n \n Send in Your Energy Transition Question Ahead of Time! URL:https://questcanada.org/questevent/new-brunswick-nca-working-group-meeting-nov20/ CATEGORIES:QUEST Working Groups & CoPs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://questcanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/NB-Kitchen-Party.png ORGANIZER;CN="QUEST Canada":MAILTO:info@questcanada.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251127T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251127T110000 DTSTAMP:20260419T054141 CREATED:20250919T162326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T162331Z UID:10000378-1764237600-1764241200@questcanada.org SUMMARY:Online Meeting: Ontario Community Energy & Climate Working Group DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Ontario Community Energy and Climate (ON CEC) Working GroupMark your calendar\, and please share this meeting notice with colleagues\, and anyone in your network you think would be interested in joining in on our Ontario working group discussions. \nHave questions\, looking for additional information\, or want to join the ON CEC Working Group? Please reach out to gpinchin@questcanada.org \n Visit our Events Calendar URL:https://questcanada.org/questevent/online-meeting-ontario-community-energy-climate-working-group-nov27/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:QUEST Working Groups & CoPs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://questcanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/ON-CEC-WG-November-27.png ORGANIZER;CN="QUEST Canada":MAILTO:info@questcanada.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251127T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251127T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T054141 CREATED:20250919T163351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T163359Z UID:10000380-1764248400-1764252000@questcanada.org SUMMARY:Online Meeting: Atlantic Municipal Working Group DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Atlantic Municipal Working GroupThe Atlantic Municipal Working Group is a resource for municipalities participating in QUEST Canada’s Pan-Atlantic Net-Zero Communities Accelerator (NCA) program cohort\, and engaged in community energy planning\, partnership-building and net-zero energy projects. \nHere we share experiences\, lessons learned and transfer knowledge about best practices. Participants are leaders in moving toward achieving provincial greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals and transitioning toward a net-zero future. \nTo join in\, please contact Naureen Othi. \n Visit the Pan-Atlantic NCA Webpage URL:https://questcanada.org/questevent/online-meeting-atlantic-municipal-working-group-nov27/ CATEGORIES:QUEST Working Groups & CoPs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://questcanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Atlantic-NCA-WG-November-27.png ORGANIZER;CN="QUEST Canada":MAILTO:info@questcanada.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251225 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260102 DTSTAMP:20260419T054141 CREATED:20250919T164239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T193640Z UID:10000381-1766620800-1767311999@questcanada.org SUMMARY:QUEST Canada Offices Closed: December 25 - January 1 DESCRIPTION:QUEST Canada Offices Closed - December 24 to January 1\n Donate to QUEST Canada URL:https://questcanada.org/questevent/quest-canada-offices-closed-december-24-january-1/ CATEGORIES:QUEST Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://questcanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Happy-Holidays.png ORGANIZER;CN="QUEST Canada":MAILTO:info@questcanada.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260122T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260122T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T054141 CREATED:20251124T221802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T221809Z UID:10000390-1769086800-1769090400@questcanada.org SUMMARY:Prairies NCA Working Group: Online Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Prairies NCA Working GroupThe Prairies NCA Working Group is a resource for municipalities participating in QUEST Canada’s Net-Zero Communities Accelerator (NCA) program\, and engaged in community energy planning\, partnership-building and net-zero energy projects. \nHere we share experiences\, lessons learned and transfer knowledge about best practices. Participants are leaders in moving toward achieving provincial greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals and transitioning toward a net-zero future. \nHave questions or want more information? Please reach out to QUEST Canada’s Naureen Othi\, Lead\, Projects at nothi@questcanada.org. \n Login to the Working Group Meeting\n \n Learn More About Our NCA Program's Prairies Cohort URL:https://questcanada.org/questevent/online-meeting-prairies-nca-working-group-jan22/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:QUEST Working Groups & CoPs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://questcanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Prairies-NCA-WG-January-22.png ORGANIZER;CN="QUEST Canada":MAILTO:info@questcanada.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260122T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260122T150000 DTSTAMP:20260419T054141 CREATED:20260114T192648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T145801Z UID:10000396-1769090400-1769094000@questcanada.org SUMMARY:Ontario NCA Working Group: Online Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Ontario Net-Zero Communities Accelerator (NCA) Working GroupThe Ontario NCA Working Group online session introduces participating communities to the group’s purpose\, goals\, and terms of reference. Communities also have the opportunity to meet eachother\, and present on their local energy and climate initiatives and goals. \nPlease share this meeting notice with colleagues\, and anyone in your network you think would be interested in joining in on our Ontario NCA working group discussions. \nThis meeting’s discussion: Funding Opportunities \nA high-level overview of FCM’s programs\, a practical example/demo of the application process\, and a facilitated Q&A session. \nPresenter: Naureen Othi\, Lead\, Projects and Shared Services\, QUEST Canada \nHave questions\, looking for additional information\, or want to join our Ontario NCA Working Group meetings? Please reach out to Naureen Othi at: nothi@questcanada.org \n Visit the NCA Program Page URL:https://questcanada.org/questevent/online-meeting-ontario-nca-working-group-jan22/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:QUEST Working Groups & CoPs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://questcanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/NCA_Ontario.png ORGANIZER;CN="QUEST Canada":MAILTO:info@questcanada.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260127T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260127T120000 DTSTAMP:20260419T054141 CREATED:20260109T194246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T160215Z UID:10000391-1769511600-1769515200@questcanada.org SUMMARY:Launch: Low-Carbon Energy Innovation Community Frameworks DESCRIPTION:Practical tools designed to support rural\, remote and Indigenous communitiesJoin us Tuesday\, January 27 @11:00am for the launch of the Low-Carbon Energy Innovation Community Frameworks\, a new set of practical tools designed to support rural and remote communities and Indigenous communities in navigating and benefiting from the low-carbon energy transition. \nThis joint project by Pollution Probe and QUEST Canada aims to address long-standing gaps in how low-carbon energy projects are developed and implemented beyond urban contexts. \nThe webinar will introduce two frameworks: one tailored to rural and remote communities\, and one designed specifically for Indigenous communities. Both frameworks use a flexible\, “choose your own adventure” approach that recognizes the unique conditions\, priorities\, governance structures\, and capacities of each community and project. They are intended for a wide range of users\, including Indigenous governments and organizations\, municipalities\, utilities\, industry partners\, community energy champions\, and government agencies. \nParticipants will also explore real-world case studies demonstrating how each framework can be applied in practice to support innovative low-carbon energy projects. The session will highlight how communities across Ontario can use these frameworks to strengthen engagement\, build social acceptance\, and ensure communities are active participants and beneficiaries in the energy transition. \nHave questions\, looking for additional information? Please reach out to gpinchin@questcanada.org \n Register for the Community Frameworks Launch Here URL:https://questcanada.org/questevent/launch-low-carbon-energy-innovation-community-frameworks/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:QUEST Working Groups & CoPs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://questcanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/LCEI-Community-Frameworks-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="QUEST Canada":MAILTO:info@questcanada.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260129T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260129T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T054141 CREATED:20251124T220816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T144447Z UID:10000387-1769691600-1769695200@questcanada.org SUMMARY:Atlantic Municipal Working Group: Online Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Atlantic Municipal Working GroupThe Atlantic Municipal Working Group is a resource for municipalities participating in QUEST Canada’s Pan-Atlantic Net-Zero Communities Accelerator (NCA) program cohort\, and engaged in community energy planning\, partnership-building and net-zero energy projects. \nHere we share experiences\, lessons learned and transfer knowledge about best practices. Participants are leaders in moving toward achieving provincial greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals and transitioning toward a net-zero future. \nThis meeting’s discussion: Community Engagement Strategies \n\nHow engagement needs to shift once communities move toward implementation (beyond information-sharing).\nWays to set up ongoing community-facing structures that help sustain implementation over time (e.g.\, advisory groups\, champions\, stewardship models).\nLessons learned on connecting technical work (e.g.\, inventories\, modeling\, scenario work) to community priorities and decision points.\n\nPresenter: Sofía Muñoz\, Clean Foundation and Co-Mapping Solutions \nTo join in\, please contact QUEST’s Lead\, Projects\, Naureen Othi. \n Visit the Atlantic NCA Webpage URL:https://questcanada.org/questevent/online-meeting-atlantic-municipal-working-group-jan29/ CATEGORIES:QUEST Working Groups & CoPs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://questcanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Atlantic-NCA-WG-January-29.png ORGANIZER;CN="QUEST Canada":MAILTO:info@questcanada.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260219T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260219T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T054141 CREATED:20260114T190329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T145132Z UID:10000392-1771506000-1771509600@questcanada.org SUMMARY:Prairies NCA Working Group: Online Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Prairies NCA Working GroupThe Prairies NCA Working Group is a resource for municipalities participating in QUEST Canada’s Net-Zero Communities Accelerator (NCA) program\, and engaged in community energy planning\, partnership-building and net-zero energy projects. \nHere we share experiences\, lessons learned and transfer knowledge about best practices. Participants are leaders in moving toward achieving provincial greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals and transitioning toward a net-zero future. \nThis meeting’s discussion: Funding Opportunities \n\nA high-level overview of FCM’s programs\, a practical example/demo of the application process\, and a facilitated Q&A session.\n\nPresenter: Naureen Othi\, Lead\, Projects\, QUEST Canada \nHave questions or want more information? Please reach out to nothi@questcanada.org. \n Login to the Working Group Meeting\n \n Learn More About Our NCA Program's Prairies Cohort URL:https://questcanada.org/questevent/prairies-nca-working-group-online-meeting-feb19/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:QUEST Working Groups & CoPs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://questcanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Prairies-WG.png ORGANIZER;CN="QUEST Canada":MAILTO:info@questcanada.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260226T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260226T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T054141 CREATED:20260114T191519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T191533Z UID:10000394-1772110800-1772114400@questcanada.org SUMMARY:Atlantic Municipal Working Group: Online Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Atlantic Municipal Working GroupThe Atlantic Municipal Working Group is a resource for municipalities participating in QUEST Canada’s Pan-Atlantic Net-Zero Communities Accelerator (NCA) program cohort\, and engaged in community energy planning\, partnership-building and net-zero energy projects. \nHere we share experiences\, lessons learned and transfer knowledge about best practices. Participants are leaders in moving toward achieving provincial greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals and transitioning toward a net-zero future. \nTo join in\, please contact Naureen Othi. \n Visit the Atlantic NCA Webpage URL:https://questcanada.org/questevent/atlantic-municipal-working-group-online-meeting-feb26/ CATEGORIES:QUEST Working Groups & CoPs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://questcanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Atlantic-WG.png ORGANIZER;CN="QUEST Canada":MAILTO:info@questcanada.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260312T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260312T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T054141 CREATED:20260114T193446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T142214Z UID:10000397-1773320400-1773324000@questcanada.org SUMMARY:Ontario NCA Working Group: Online Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Ontario Net-Zero Communities Accelerator (NCA) Working GroupThe Ontario NCA Working Group online session introduces participating communities to the group’s purpose\, goals\, and terms of reference. Communities also have the opportunity to meet eachother\, and present on their local energy and climate initiatives and goals. \nPlease share this meeting notice with colleagues\, and anyone in your network you think would be interested in joining in on our Ontario NCA working group discussions. \nHave questions\, looking for additional information\, or want to join our Ontario NCA Working Group meetings? \nPlease reach out to Naureen Othi\, QUEST Canada Lead\, Projects at: nothi@questcanada.org \n Visit the NCA Program Page URL:https://questcanada.org/questevent/online-meeting-ontario-nca-working-group-mar12/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:QUEST Working Groups & CoPs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://questcanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/NCA_Ontario.png ORGANIZER;CN="QUEST Canada":MAILTO:info@questcanada.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR