The Alberta Energy Efficiency Alliance is partnering up with the BC Insulators and the work they have done to advance the mechanical insulation industry. Below is some information on the AEEA

The Alberta Energy Efficiency Alliance (AEEA) is made up of a diverse group of stakeholders from all sectors in Alberta. Established in 2007, the Alliance has established a core set of beliefs that inform both a shared vision for the future of Alberta, and a focused mission statement for the organization.

Beliefs:

1. Energy efficiency plays an important role in creating a sustainable Alberta, economically and environmentally.
2. There are non-economic barriers to the adoption of economic energy efficiency technology and activities.
3. There is a role for all orders of government, all businesses (commercial, institutional, retail, industrial, and utilities), non-profit organisations and individuals in maximizing the benefits of energy efficiency.
4. By working together we all achieve more.

Vision: 

Alberta will become a world leader in energy efficiency, as it is a world leader in energy production.

Mission:

Drive to maximize energy efficiency by being an inclusive and diverse forum for communication, collaborative problem solving, coordinated action and a common voice to enhance the economic and environmental success of Alberta.

Our industry is small in comparison to many others and yet our impact on the dollar for dollar is in the upper percentile. it is time for mechanical insulation—our Industry—to have an active seat at the table.

Ron King

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The BC Insulators will be at Greenbuild 2012

Greenbuild features the world’s largest expo hall devoted to green building, and the stage is set for one of the largest yet, in San Francisco this November.

Recently the UDI Building Code Advisory Committee met with BC’s mechanical insulation union and consultants HB Lanarc Golder, who presented on Mechanical Insulation issues and opportunities in BC. A 2-page summary of these issues and opportunities has been provided in the attached document below.

2 Page Summary on Mechanical Insulation

The BC Insulators will be in Portland with TIAC Thermal Insulation Association of Canada at Living Future 2012, they have invite, the green building movement’s leading thinkers and practitioners, to take a moment and consider how you can inspire girls to become tomorrow’s leaders of our built environment. Your support, your voice, your action and your awareness.

We would like your feedback. Based on previous consultations and recommendations, we have developed a set of proposals that work together to support Provincial leadership in a modern, effective building regulatory system. The attached two white papers describe the proposals in more detail.

We invite you to visit our website athttp://www.housing.gov.bc.ca/mod/index.htm, where you will find a survey that asks for your feedback on the proposals. The website will also host the two white papers and an electronic version of a presentation on the proposals.

If you have any questions or need further information, please contact us at Building.Safety@gov.bc.ca, or at 250-387-3133. We look forward to hearing from you.

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Modern Building Regulatory System White Paper – FINAL

“I Liked hearing from the experts who are doing great projects.”
“Wanted a bit more on the urgency of climate change we face. More on political action plan.”
“Need concrete discussion on policy.”

Fortunately, there were policy-people in each room taking notes. These notes will go to our Policy Working Group, a wise collection of labour and e-ngo leaders who are putting together a GreenJobs Policy Plan, which will be ready in the lead up to BC’s next provincial election. You will have an opportunity to help shape this at the conference.

And a request: If you have suggestions of workshops and speakers for the conference, we’d love to hear them. If you have suggestions of people who should be in the room that weekend, we’d love for you to forward the info along, or have them join our mailing list.

Keep the Conversation Going
Join us on Social Media. You can like GreenJobs BC on Facebook and follow us on Twitter to join the conversation about Green Jobs in BC and to keep updated on the latest news & resources. We’d love to hear from you.

This event brings together mayors, councilors, alderman/women, municipal staff, federal and provincial representatives, and private sector and not-for-profit sustainability professionals, all looking for answers for greening their community’s. Mechanical Insulation is one of those answers and our Professional Quality Control Advisers we be their to help them. We are looking forward to this event and the opportunity to speak with decision makers from across the province and Canada.

If you would like to find out the latest information on mechanical Insulation call Lyndon Johnson for a complimentary pass at 1 604 877 0909