BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//QUEST Canada - ECPv6.17.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:QUEST Canada 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/Edmonton BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20240310T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20241103T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20250309T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20251102T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20260308T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20261101T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT 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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 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261029 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261031 DTSTAMP:20260827T175652Z CREATED:20260611T184647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T175652Z UID:10000408-1793232000-1793404799@questcanada.org SUMMARY:14th Annual Alberta Power Symposium DESCRIPTION:As Alberta responds to growing electricity demand driven by AI\, industrial growth\, and electrification\, the province is balancing reliability\, affordability\, and sustainability while building a cleaner\, more resilient energy future. \nJoin utilities\, governments\, Indigenous partners\, renewable energy developers\, technology innovators\, and infrastructure leaders to explore integrated solutions that will shape Alberta’s evolving electricity system—from grid modernization and market reform to energy storage\, clean technologies\, and emerging infrastructure. \nAttend to explore: \n\nAI Data Centres & Growing Electricity Demand: Explore how Alberta is preparing its grid for AI-driven growth\, industrial expansion\, and increasing electricity demand.\nMarket Reform & Energy Policy: Examine Alberta’s evolving electricity market\, federal energy policies\, and the investment landscape shaping the sector.\nGrid Modernization & Reliability: Discover strategies for strengthening transmission\, improving grid reliability\, and supporting long-term system resilience.\nRenewable Energy & Low-Carbon Solutions: Learn how renewables\, energy storage\, hydrogen\, and other low-carbon technologies are transforming Alberta’s energy mix.\nInvestment & Infrastructure Development: Understand the opportunities and challenges driving new power generation\, transmission\, and infrastructure investment.\nInnovation & Emerging Technologies: Gain insights into Virtual Power Plants (VPPs)\, AI\, digital innovation\, and next-generation energy technologies\n\nSave 10% on registration with QUEST promo code: D10-999-QUEST27 \n  \n \n View the Program and Register for the 2026 Symposium URL:https://questcanada.org/questevent/14th-annual-alberta-power-symposium/ LOCATION:DoubleTree by Hilton Calgary North\, Calgary\, AB CATEGORIES:Partner Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://questcanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Alberta-Power-Symposium-2026.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261019 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261022 DTSTAMP:20260827T175541Z CREATED:20260701T123011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T175541Z UID:10000383-1792368000-1792627199@questcanada.org SUMMARY:Electricity Transformation Canada 2026 DESCRIPTION:Electricity Transformation Canada 2026October 19-21\, 2026 | Enercare Centre | Toronto\, Ontario\nCanada’s largest renewable energy event is back! Electricity Transformation Canada returns to Toronto\, to once again bring 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! \nAnd be sure to use promo code ETC26QUEST10 for a 10% discount on a Full Conference Pass. \n Register Today! URL:https://questcanada.org/questevent/electricity-transformation-canada-2026/ LOCATION:Enercare Centre\, #1\, 100 Princes' Blvd\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6K 3C3\, Canada CATEGORIES:Partner Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://questcanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/ETC-2026.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261006 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261009 DTSTAMP:20260604T170521Z CREATED:20260604T170515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T170521Z UID:10000407-1791244800-1791503999@questcanada.org SUMMARY:Value of Biogas West Conference DESCRIPTION:Value of Biogas West ConferenceOctober 6-8\, 2026 | Westin Bayshore Hotel | Vancouver\, BC\n2026 Value of Biogas West returns to beautiful Vancouver this fall. The three-day event features a site tour on Tuesday October 6\, one and a half days of conference programming on Wednesday and Thursday October 7 and 8\, an expanded open-concept exhibitor hall designed to encourage connection and conversation\, and plenty of networking opportunities. \nLearn more and Register here: https://biogasassociation.ca/vob2026west  \n Register today! URL:https://questcanada.org/questevent/2026-value-of-biogas-west-conference/ LOCATION:Westin Bayshore Hotel\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:External Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://questcanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026_VOB.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260928 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260930 DTSTAMP:20260915T131529Z CREATED:20260618T190025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T131529Z UID:10000410-1790553600-1790726399@questcanada.org SUMMARY:Coming to Hamilton in September – a TENs Project Accelerator Workshop DESCRIPTION:Moving from Thermal Energy Network ambitions to cutting the ribbon on a real-world project is one of the biggest challenges facing municipalities and Indigenous communities working toward a cleaner energy future. \nQUEST Canada’s TENs Project Accelerator Workshop is designed to bridge that gap—offering practical tools\, tailored coaching\, and direct access to funding and technical experts. The two-day workshop in Hamilton is for municipal and Indigenous community leaders and their sustainability teams across Canada who are actively dreaming about developing a local thermal energy network project. \n Whether you’re exploring district energy\, waste heat recovery\, geo-exchange\, or heat pump-based systems\, the workshop is designed to move your project closer to implementation. \nWho Should Attend? \nThis workshop is designed for Indigenous community and municipal leaders and staff members\, project developers\, energy consultants\, and utility representatives involved in: \n\nSustainable community energy initiatives\nProject planning\, financial management\, policy\, and economic development roles\n\n \n View the Full Two-Day Workshop Program (pdf)\n \n Register for the September 28-29 Workshop\n \n \n \n \n \n Why Attend? \nThrough hands-on sessions\, participants will advance their own community 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 TENs 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 a thermal energy project and navigate the challenges\nA strong network of funders\, consultants\, and solution providers to support future development\n\nTravel support is available for eligible participants\, with a focus on rural and remote communities. \n \n \n \n \n \n Host\, Keynote\, Panelists & SMEs\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ron Clark – Aird & Berlis LLP\, QUEST Canada Chair\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bryan Purcell – The Atmospheric Fund\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aurélie Vérin – Building Decarbonization Alliance\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chris Caners – The Atmospheric Fund\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emily Vis – Mohawk College\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eric Visser – Vancity Community Investment Bank\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Herbert Sinnock – Centre for Community Energy Transformation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. James S. Cotton – McMaster University\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kyle Bassett – Climate Neutral\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Luisa Da Silva – Iron + Earth\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Robert Kerr – Garforth International Canada\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Representative – FVB Energy\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Workshop Program at a Glance Keynote PresentationPromising Opportunity to Backable Project \nHCE TourHamilton Community Enterprises’ Thermal Energy Network \nPanel Discussion / Q&A 1Lessons Learned – Overcoming Barriers\, Creating Conditions for Success \nPanel Discussion / Q&A 2From Concept to Capital – Making Thermal Energy Network Projects Investable \nClinic 1 – FinanceDiscuss project financial questions and challenges with finance SMEs. \nClinic 2 – Strategic AlignmentWork through questions with SMEs\, of engagement\, partnership structuring\, and organizational readiness. \nClinic 3 – PolicyGet guidance on permitting\, compliance\, and emerging policy affects on development. \nClinic 4 – TechnologyGet subject matter expert input on system design\, technology selection\, integration challenges\, and more. \n View the Full Two-Day Workshop Program (pdf)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event builds on QUEST Canada’s historic Smart Energy Communities engagement model\, and 2024 and 2025 Net-Zero Accelerator (NCA) Program Project Implementation Workshops in Halifax and Red Deer\, and 2026 QUEST Project Implementation Roundtable in Calgary\, and offers unique deeper dives into net-zero project technical design\, contracting\, policy\, and financing. \n \n Contact Us with Any Questions\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location: Art Gallery of Hamilton – 123 King Street West\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit the Art Gallery of Hamilton Website\n \n \n \n \n \n Workshop Hotel: Sheraton Hamilton – 116 King St W\, Hamilton\, ON\nBook Your Room Now – With the QUEST Canada Room Rate \nView Hotel Location on Google Maps \n \n Register for the September 28-29 Workshop\n \n Contact Us with Any Questions\n \n \n \n \n \n Get there and back by GO Transit – and a short walk!\nWe encourage all workshop participants to consider travelling to and from the event by an active mode of transportation\, like transit and walking. \n\nThere are GO Trains every half-hour between Oshawa and Toronto’s Union Station\, and Hamilton’s Aldershot GO train stations – then it’s just a short taxi or shared ride (8.5 kms) to the Sheraton Hamilton and Art Gallery of Hamilton next door. Search the system map\, and GO Train schedules. Some GO Trains travel to Hamilton’s West Harbour station – just a medium distance walk (1.7 km) to the Art Gallery of Hamilton. \n\nTravelling from an area served by GO Bus? Search the system map\, and GO Bus schedules to downtown Hamilton GO Centre  – just a short walk (0.9 kms) to and from the Art Gallery of Hamilton.\n\nFlying into Pearson Airport the night before? Take the Union-Pearson Express to downtown Toronto’s Union Station – and transfer to the GO Train to Aldershot\, or to the GO Bus to downtown Hamilton GO Centre. Search the GO Train and Bus schedules.\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?\nAlign your organization with Canada’s sustainable energy future and connect with municipal and Indigenous energy project leaders driving local implementation. Sponsorship openings provide high-value exposure\, meaningful engagement\, and a chance to support innovative energy solutions. To learn more and get involved\, please review our sponsorship package and contact: Melissa Schweyer @QUESTCanada. \n \n Explore Workshop Sponsorship Opportunities\n \n \n \n \n \n Thank You Partners\, Funders and Sponsors. This event is made possible through your generous support and ongoing commitment to the development of TENs technology and real-world community projects in Canada. URL:https://questcanada.org/questevent/hamilton-tens-project-accelerator-workshop/ LOCATION:Art Gallery of Hamilton\, 123 King St W\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8P 4S8\, Canada CATEGORIES:QUEST Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://questcanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/TENS-PI-Workshop-1.4-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="QUEST Canada":MAILTO:info@questcanada.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260623T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260623T180000 DTSTAMP:20260619T154541Z CREATED:20260317T205520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T154541Z UID:10000403-1782203400-1782237600@questcanada.org SUMMARY:New Pathways to Standardization: A Western Canada Project Initiation Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Communities spend years developing Community Energy and Emissions Plans\, climate action plans\, and economic development strategies. Yet moving these local energy projects from planning to implementation remains a critical challenge. And while much of the national conversation focuses on federal and provincial policy\, the conditions that ultimately determine whether a project moves forward exist at the local level. \nTo address this gap\, QUEST Canada is convening an expert roundtable. Bringing together practitioners\, industry\, and municipal leaders to investigate the broad\, systemic question: \n“What standardized project implementation infrastructure\, support systems\, and shared approaches\, will help the next 100 communities move energy projects from ambition to implementation\, consistently\, energy-efficiently\, and at greater scale?” \nLocation (map below):Life Sciences Innovation Hub – Innovate CalgaryUniversity of Calgary3655 36 St NW\, Calgary\, AB T2L 1Y8 \nThis roundtable is designed to be a collaborative session operating under the Chatham House Rule. To ensure open\, candid dialogue participants will: \n\nGain Peer & Expert Insights: Learn directly from other practitioners\, utility partners\, and industry experts navigating the real-world realities of the energy transition.\nIdentify Practical Solutions: Move past high-level barriers and uncover concrete\, actionable ways to improve local infrastructure project outcomes.\nExamine Economic Benefits: Explore how localized project implementation can be leveraged to maximize local job creation\, retain economic value\, and attract regional investment.\nShape Future Investments: Help co-create a stakeholder-informed framework and final summary report that will directly inform future funding\, support programs\, and ecosystem investments.\n\n \n View the Roundtable Program (pdf)\n \n \n \n \n \n A realistic Prairies community simulation \nTo ground the conversation\, participants will use a realistic Canadian Prairies community simulation looking to initiate a net-zero related project (e.g.\, deep energy retrofits\, EV charging networks\, microgeneration)\, and then analyse the project initiation process. From this basis we’ll collectively identify challenges and opportunities\, then discuss new pathways to standardization. \n \n Register for the June 23 Workshop\n \n \n \n \n \n Designed to close the gap\, reduce the risk \nAs a community project lead\, roundtable sponsor\, or subject matter expert (i.e. project developer\, energy infrastructure developer\, financier\, or professional service provider\, etc.)\, your involvement plays an important role in supporting communities as they advance practical energy projects that generate economic development. \nCome enjoy the day focusing on knowledge sharing\, relationship building\, and hands-on collaboration between communities and experienced practitioners from across the energy ecosystem. \n \n \n \n \n \n Experts (To-Date!)\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 Sheri Young\n Project Director – ICLEI’s ClimateInsight.ca\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bio\n Sheri uses nature-based solution stories and evidence demonstrated by science to make life better for everyone in a changing climate. Sheri has in her career worked on land reclamation and restoration\, air quality and climate emissions\, global assessments on biodiversity and land degradation\, and led the first natural asset inventory and valuation project in Alberta. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Evan Wilson\n Executive Director — Electrifying Canada\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bio\n Evan has led CanREA’s industry efforts on the creation of the Clean Energy Investment Tax Credits\, on the evolution of carbon pricing in Western Canada\, and on procurement of wind and solar technologies. He has also worked with the Canadian Energy Pipeline Association and at Global Public Affairs. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Marla Orenstein\n Director\, Partnerships & Impact — Energy Futures Lab\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bio\n Marla builds collaborations that advance Canada’s transition to a sustainable energy future. She previously served as Director of Resources\, Environment and Economy at the Canada West Foundation\, and founded and led Habitat Health Impact Consulting. \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 Mostafa Khosravy\n Program Director — Enerva Energy Solutions\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bio\n With experience in energy management\, decarbonization\, and performance optimization\, Mostafa’s work focuses on strategic energy management and efficiency\, utility data analysis\, measurement and verification\, and the technical review of complex energy and emissions reduction initiatives. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Marion Adda\n Director of Renewable Skills Initiative — Iron & Earth\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bio\n Marion started her career managing environmental studies and procedures for new public transit projects\, then pursued her goal to apply her project management skills-set in meaningful environmental initiatives with Iron & Earth. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Life Sciences Innovation Hub (LSIH)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Read Our Community Energy Transition Stories from Western Canada\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Okotoks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Medicine Hat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n St. Albert \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n St-Pierre-Jolys \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pincher Creek \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n St. Theresa Point \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Interested in Sponsoring the Roundtable?The event will provide high-value exposure\, meaningful engagement directly with municipal and Indigenous project leaders\, and a chance to support local and enclusive\, innovative energy transition solutions. Please review our sponsorship package and contact us to learn more: mschweyer@questcanada.org. \n \n Learn About Roundtable Sponsorship Opportunities (pdf)\n \n \n \n \n \n With Gratitude to Our Program SupportersThis event is made possible through the generous support of PrairiesCAN\, whose ongoing commitment to QUEST Canada’s NCA program empowers us to deliver workshops that advance our shared goals. We’re deeply grateful for their foundational support. \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 SponsorsThis event is made possible thanks to our generous sponsors: Alberta Real Estate Foundation and Alberta Ecotrust Foundation. Their commitment to building resilient communities and advancing sustainable solutions plays a vital role in making this work possible. We’re deeply grateful for their partnership. URL:https://questcanada.org/questevent/a-western-canada-project-initiation-workshop-jun23/ LOCATION:NV CATEGORIES:QUEST Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://questcanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Calgary-Workshop-June-23-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="QUEST Canada":MAILTO:info@questcanada.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260623 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260626 DTSTAMP:20260421T192827Z CREATED:20251124T150359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T192827Z UID:10000386-1782172800-1782431999@questcanada.org SUMMARY:District Energy IDEA2026 DESCRIPTION:Electricity Transformation Canada 2025June 23-26\, 2026 | Convention Centre | Ottawa\, Ontario\nThe IDEA2026 Annual Conference & Trade Show will convene an international district energy audience in Canada’s capital – not only to celebrate the remarkable progress driving district energy across the country\, but also to bring in global perspectives as we gather leaders from around the world to shape the industry’s future. \nNot only is the Ottawa Convention Centre a fantastic place to meet\, it’s also an exemplary example of a building benefitting from being connected to district energy\, alongside the Parliament Buildings\, National Arts Centre\, and downtown hospitals\, universities\, and office towers. \nLooking forward to seeing you in Ottawa in June! \n View the Conference Overview URL:https://questcanada.org/questevent/district-energy-idea2026/ LOCATION:Ottawa\, ON\, Canada CATEGORIES:External Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://questcanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/IDEA2026.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260618T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260618T140000 DTSTAMP:20260612T124820Z CREATED:20260612T124815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T124820Z UID:10000409-1781787600-1781791200@questcanada.org SUMMARY:Ontario NCA Working Group: Online Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Ontario Net-Zero Communities Accelerator (NCA) Working GroupIn the online Ontario NCA Working Group\, communities have the opportunity to meet eachother\, and present on their local energy transition initiatives and goals. Special guest speakers are also invited to present and answer questions on specific\, regional topics.  \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/ontario-nca-working-group-online-meeting/ 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:20260610T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260610T150000 DTSTAMP:20260526T150209Z CREATED:20260504T191523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T150209Z UID:10000405-1781096400-1781103600@questcanada.org SUMMARY:An Online Train-the-Trainer Session in Thermal Energy Networks DESCRIPTION:Join us online June 10 for a TENs Train-the-Trainer SessionThermal Energy Networks are gaining momentum in Canada\, with over 250 systems already in place\, particularly in urban centers and northern communities. But despite this promise\, TENs serve only 3% of our heating demand. \nFor thermal energy networks to emerge as a critical strategy for community-scale building decarbonization in Canada\, there’s an immediate need for knowledgeable regional trainers who can champion\, advise\, and build support in local stakeholders. \nDesigned for regional delivery partners who have relationships with municipalities\, First Nations\, utilities or building sector players\, and the ability to deliver capacity-building and follow-up support\, the training session will: \n\nEquip participants with a clear understanding of TENs fundamentals and their Canadian context.\nEnable trainers to deliver TENs regional presentations and support for their own networks.\nTeach participants how to use and adapt BDA’s TENs deliverables (whitepaper and toolkit) to local needs.\nBegin the creation of a self-sustaining TENs ecosystem where knowledge spreads through regional networks.\nConnect trainers across regions to share lessons learned and keep advancing Thermal Energy Network projects.\n\nThe Benefits \nThis online Train-the-Trainer session aims to equip regional partner representatives\, intermediary organization champions\, and other potential trainers with the knowledge and tools to work with established local partnerships and networks\, and build their awareness and self-confidence to carry TENs education and build support out in their own jurisdictions. \nTrainers will come away armed with a clear understanding of the extent of TENs’ potential\, the techno-economic opportunities present\, and ways to integrate best-practice approaches into municipal\, provincial and federal regulations\, and First Nations’ ways of life. \n Register for the June 10 TENS Train-the-Trainer Session\n \n Understand the Potential of TENs in Canada URL:https://questcanada.org/questevent/online-train-the-trainer-session-in-thermal-energy-networks/ LOCATION:NV CATEGORIES:QUEST Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://questcanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/TENs-June-10-Train-the-Trainer.png ORGANIZER;CN="QUEST Canada":MAILTO:info@questcanada.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260514T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260514T140000 DTSTAMP:20260428T193316Z CREATED:20260123T142528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T193316Z UID:10000401-1778763600-1778767200@questcanada.org SUMMARY:Ontario NCA Working Group: Online Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Ontario Net-Zero Communities Accelerator (NCA) Working GroupIn the online Ontario NCA Working Group\, communities have the opportunity to meet eachother\, and present on their local energy transition initiatives and goals. Special guest speakers are also invited to present and answer questions on specific\, regional topics.  \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/ontario-nca-working-group-online-meeting-may14/ 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/Halifax:20260430T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260430T140000 DTSTAMP:20260123T141455Z CREATED:20260123T141449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T141455Z UID:10000400-1777554000-1777557600@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-apr30/ LOCATION:NV CATEGORIES:QUEST Working Groups & CoPs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://questcanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Atlantic-WG-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="QUEST Canada":MAILTO:info@questcanada.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260430T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260430T110000 DTSTAMP:20260422T141814Z CREATED:20260422T141351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T141814Z UID:10000404-1777543200-1777546800@questcanada.org SUMMARY:Ontario Community Energy & Climate Working Group: Online Meeting DESCRIPTION:Next up for the Ontario Community Energy and Climate (ON CEC) Working GroupJoin Rob Kerr\, Senior Associate with QUEST Canada\, as he shares his knowledge and experience improving the value proposition of Community Energy and Emissions Plans. \nRob will also discuss communication strategies and outline supporting resources. And he’ll provide an overview of the contents of a solid economic impact assessment report: \n\nDescriptions and definitions of the transitioning energy economy\nDetermining community energy cost profiles from GHG inventories\nA look at energy inflation\nHow energy dollars flow in a status-quo energy system\nHow implementing a CEEPs keep energy dollars local\nThe basics of job creation and attracting inbound new investments\n\nA Q&A will follow Rob’s presentation. \nTo join in on the ON CEC Working Group\, please reach out to Gemma Pinchin\, Senior Lead\, Research & Projects at gpinchin@questcanada.org \nAnd please share this meeting notice with anyone you think would be interested in joining in on our Ontario discussions. \n Visit the QUEST Events Calendar URL:https://questcanada.org/questevent/online-meeting-ontario-community-energy-climate-working-group-apr30/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:QUEST Working Groups & CoPs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://questcanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ON-CEC-WG.png ORGANIZER;CN="QUEST Canada":MAILTO:info@questcanada.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260416T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260416T140000 DTSTAMP:20260123T140928Z CREATED:20260123T140920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T140928Z UID:10000399-1776344400-1776348000@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/prairies-nca-working-group-online-meeting-apr16/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:QUEST Working Groups & CoPs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://questcanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Prairies-WG-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="QUEST Canada":MAILTO:info@questcanada.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260331T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260331T153000 DTSTAMP:20260317T140620Z CREATED:20260316T165249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T140620Z UID:10000402-1774967400-1774971000@questcanada.org SUMMARY:Charging Ahead Together: Municipal Fleet Electrification in New Brunswick DESCRIPTION:Join us online for the next meeting of our New Brunswick Net-Zero Communities Accelerator Program Working GroupMunicipalities across New Brunswick are advancing important work on climate action\, energy transition\, and building resilient local infrastructure. As part of this effort\, many communities are exploring opportunities to electrify municipal vehicle fleets as a pathway to reduce emissions\, lower long-term operating costs\, and modernize public infrastructure. \nHowever\, at the same time\, municipalities are navigating practical questions related to fleet transition planning\, charging infrastructure\, procurement processes\, and operational readiness. These challenges can be particularly pronounced for smaller and rural municipalities\, where geographic distance\, infrastructure limitations\, and resource constraints can make fleet electrification more complex. \nCharging Ahead Together: Municipal Fleet Electrification in New Brunswick\nIn partnership with Clean Foundation\, QUEST Canada’s one-hour workshop – March 31st from 2:30 pm-3:30 pm Atlantic Time – will create a collaborative learning space for municipal staff\, technical experts\, and regional partners to explore practical approaches to municipal fleet electrification. \nThe session will focus on sharing lessons learned\, identifying common barriers\, and highlighting strategies that can support municipalities as they plan and implement fleet transitions. \nRegister Now! \nIf you’d like further information\, please write to meeting host Aaliyah Lahai\, Lead\, Community Energy Planning & Projects\, QUEST Canada. \nHave a ‘Big’ Question about Community Energy in New Brunswick? \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 March 31 NB Kitchen Party\n \n Send in Your Energy Transition Question Ahead of Time! URL:https://questcanada.org/questevent/charging-ahead-together-municipal-fleet-electrification-in-new-brunswick/ LOCATION:NV CATEGORIES:QUEST Working Groups & CoPs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://questcanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Kitchen-Party-II.png ORGANIZER;CN="QUEST Canada":MAILTO:info@questcanada.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260326T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260326T140000 DTSTAMP:20260114T191913Z CREATED:20260114T191907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T191913Z UID:10000395-1774530000-1774533600@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-mar26/ LOCATION:NV CATEGORIES:QUEST Working Groups & CoPs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://questcanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Atlantic-WG-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="QUEST Canada":MAILTO:info@questcanada.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260319T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260319T140000 DTSTAMP:20260114T190924Z CREATED:20260114T190741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T190924Z UID:10000393-1773925200-1773928800@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/prairies-nca-working-group-online-meeting-mar19/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:QUEST Working Groups & CoPs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://questcanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Prairies-WG-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="QUEST Canada":MAILTO:info@questcanada.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260312T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260312T140000 DTSTAMP:20260123T142214Z 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260226T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260226T140000 DTSTAMP:20260114T191533Z 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/ LOCATION:NV 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/Edmonton:20260219T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260219T140000 DTSTAMP:20260123T145132Z 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:20260129T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260129T140000 DTSTAMP:20260123T144447Z 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/ LOCATION:NV 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/Toronto:20260127T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260127T120000 DTSTAMP:20260115T160215Z 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/Toronto:20260122T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260122T150000 DTSTAMP:20260123T145801Z 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/Edmonton:20260122T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260122T140000 DTSTAMP:20251124T221809Z 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;VALUE=DATE:20251225 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260102 DTSTAMP:20250923T193640Z 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/ LOCATION:NV 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/Halifax:20251127T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251127T140000 DTSTAMP:20250919T163359Z 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/ LOCATION:NV 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;TZID=America/Toronto:20251127T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251127T110000 DTSTAMP:20250919T162331Z 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:20251120T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251120T143000 DTSTAMP:20251030T140636Z 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/ LOCATION:NV 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/Edmonton:20251120T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251120T140000 DTSTAMP:20250919T161352Z 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/Toronto:20251113T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251113T140000 DTSTAMP:20251009T201850Z 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;VALUE=DATE:20251104 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251106 DTSTAMP:20251104T141436Z 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/ LOCATION:NV 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/Halifax:20251030T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251030T140000 DTSTAMP:20250919T163002Z 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/ LOCATION:NV 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 END:VCALENDAR