Conférences 2020 en efficacité énergétique
Les conférences sont un excellent moyen de rester au courant des dernières évolutions en matière de politique et de technologie dans le domaine de l’efficacité énergétique et de réseauter avec d’autres professionnels du secteur. Les conférences suivantes ont lieu en 2020 partout en Amérique du Nord.
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VIRTUAL CANADIAN CONFERENCES
Energy Futures Lab Summit
Virtual
July 14 - October 13, 2020
Organized by Energy Futures Lab
energyfutureslab.com
Conference Info
Energy Futures Lab’s Big Ideas for Our Energy Future will be an interactive speaker series in which participants are invited to connect virtually with members of the EFL network. By discussing new ideas as a community, the Lab sees an opportunity to encourage cross-pollination across all stakeholders in the energy system on the topic of how we can create the energy system the future requires of us while fuelling economic recovery in Alberta. Participants are encouraged to build connections and explore how various topics might be shaping Canada’s collective relationship with the energy landscape.
IEEE PES General Meeting
Virtual
August 3-6, 2020
Organized by the IEEE Power and Energy Society
pes-gm.org/2020/
Conference Info
This year’s theme focuses on whether Big Data, machine learning, and electric transportation are transforming the grid. Topics will cover electric power and energy including moving toward less inertia on power systems, new application of technology in the power industry, and data science and data quality as applied to power systems.
9th International conference on Smart Energy Grid Engineering (SEGE 2021)
Virtual
TBD
Organized by Ontario Tech University
Sponsored by IEEE
ieee-sege.com/
Conference Info
This event will provide unique opportunity to have fruitful discussions about smart energy grid infrastructures, technologies, engineering design methods, and best practices that address industrial challenges. The event includes large number of speakers and quality papers that cover energy generation, transmission and distribution infrastructures, energy storage, electrification, information and communications, and security.
Smart Energy 2020 Conference
Virtual
August 18-19, 2020
Organized by Emera
smartenergyevent.ca
Conference Info
Innovations in hydrogen, storage, EVs, carbon capture, transportation and electrification are changing how utilities, policy-makers, corporations, governments, researchers and consumers look at today’s demand for smart energy. Take in keynotes and sessions on innovative & disruptiive technologies that are changing the energy landscape. Hear how innovators, incumbents, researchers and startups together with utilities and project owners create smart innovative energy solutions. The 16th annual conference will bring together experts, innovators & disruptors from across Canada to network and exchange ideas with energy leaders, commercial consumers, academics and policy makers from the smart, clean & renewable sectors in Halifax, April 7 & 8th, 2020.
Waterpower Summit and Tradeshow
Virtual
September 15-16, 2020
Organized by Ontario Waterpower Association
waterpowersummit/site/
Conference Info
The Ontario Waterpower Association is pleased to present the Waterpower Summit - Resetting and Re-Energizing and Trade Show. This virtual event will provide additional networking, educational, and business opportunities for the waterpower industry in advance of the annual Power of Water Canada (POWC) Technical Conference and trade show being held May 25-27, 2021 in Niagara. The cost to attend the two-day Waterpower Summit and Trade Show is only $199.00 - but wait, when you register for the Summit you will also receive a coupon for $100.00 off your POWC Conference registration, so be sure to register for the conference as well by clicking here.
Building Lasting Change - World GBC Congress
Virtual
September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 20
Organized by the Canada Green Building Council
cagbc.org/BLC2020
Conference Info
New, low carbon green buildings are part of the solution, but it will also be essential to retrofit the millions of square feet of existing buildings to achieve our social, economic and environmental objectives. Canada must step up its efforts to establish a retrofit economy that attracts investments for recommissioning, renewable energy, performance measurement, and fuel switching actions. We need to prepare Canada's workforce with the skill sets required to be successful in a low carbon world. And to accelerate the achievement of our goals, we must aim for the highest levels of sustainability tools and programs and ramp up the use of the latest innovations in green building technology and materials.
The Virtual Canadian Waterpower Week
Virtual
October 5-9, 2020
Organized by Waterpower Canada
conference.waterpowercanada.ca/
Conference Info
Tap into the fountain of knowledge that is Canada’s national waterpower industry. With 100+ years of experience, there is no shortage of insights, learnings, and information to share.
Zero Carbon Conference
Virtual
October 7-8, 2020
Organized by International Living Future Institute
livingfuture.org
Conference Info
WHEN: Oct 7-8, 2020
WHERE: Anywhere you are
WHY: In this last decade for real change, it’s more important than ever to bring carbon emissions down and change the status quo for the built environment. Join us for this online event to merge the leading minds of the zero carbon community with the finance community and give you the means to affect the real change that we need right now.
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2020 Green Buildings Festival
Virtual
October 14-16, 2020
Organized by Sustainable Buildings Canada
sbcanada.org/green-building-festival-2020/
Conference Info
BIO - Building in Nature
Explore innovative approaches for buildings and cities to both mimic and nurture ecosystems at the Green Building Festival
Human activities are now the dominant influence on climate, ecosystems and biodiversity. Our buildings and cities can no longer justify outsized demands on land, materials, energy, water and resources.
The 15th annual Green Building Festival showcases groundbreaking innovative bio-inspired projects. Explore Biodiversity, Biomimicry, Biogenics, Bioresources, Bioeconomy and other generative processes that strive to achieve circularity and the enhancement of nature in the built environment.
BOMEX 2020
Virtual
October 28-29, 2020
Organized by BOMA BC
web.cvent.com/event/
Conference Info
BOMA Canada invites you to BOMEX 2020 – our 30th Annual Building Excellence Summit. Learn from highly engaging speakers, attend leading-edge educational sessions, network with industry professionals, and celebrate at the National Awards Gala.
Join Canada’s premier annual conference and exhibition for commercial real estate industry professionals!
4th International Conference of Energy Harvesting, Storage, and Transfer (EHST’20)
Virtual
November 15-17, 2020
Organized by International ASSET Inc.
ehstconference.com
Conference Info
EHST’20 aims to become the leading annual conference in fields related to energy harvesting, storage, and transfer. The goal of EHST’20 is to gather scholars from all over the world to present advances in the fields of energy harvesting, storage, and transfer and to foster an environment conducive to exchanging ideas and information. This conference will also provide an ideal environment to develop new collaborations and meet experts on the fundamentals, applications, and products of the mentioned fields.
Passive House Canada Conference
Virtual
December 8-10, 2020
Organized by Passive House Canada
conference.passivehousecanada.com
Conference Info
Passive House Canada Conference brings together building professionals, manufacturers and suppliers who, today, deliver the buildings to be mandated by future building codes. At the Passive House Conference, participants can expect to participate in engaging and interactive sessions that will further enhance their knowledge of the standard and how it supports the local city’s mandate to reduce emissions. This conference cover the following topics are the passive house on a large scale - applying lessons learn, build it right, build it tight, occupant health & comfort, technical solution for multi-family buildings, advancing high-performance standards, detailing big solutions, building for the future and etc.
CANADIAN CONFERENCES
Energy Solutions 2020 Conference & Expo
Toronto, Ontario
February 19, 2020
Organized by the Power Factory
energysolutionsexpo.ca
Conference Info
ENERGY SOLUTIONS EXPO (ESX) brings a wealth of innovation and technology solutions to Southern Ontario. More than 500 attendees and over 70 exhibiting companies are expected to gather in order to gain insight into efficiency for the Commercial, Industrial, AGRI, MURB and Institutional workplaces. The event also provides educational sessions and expert-led presentations covering the latest trends and technology for energy, gas and water efficiency.
Net Zero Home Leadership Summit
Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia
February 25-26, 2020
Organized by the Canadian Home Builders' Association
chba.ca/NZLeadershipSummit
Conference Info
CHBA has taken a leadership role in helping early adopters of Net Zero Energy Homes overcome barriers and voluntarily build to higher levels of energy performance. We are reaching out to ensure our network includes key stakeholders that influence and impact the residential construction industry such as utilities, renewable energy solution providers, infrastructure design and development, financing, education and capacity building, research and technologies.
Pathway to Carbon Neutrality for Buildings and Communities
Ottawa, Ontario
February 26, 2020
Organized by the Association of Energy Engineers
eventbrite.ca/o/aee-canada-east-15675213750
Conference Info
Details TBA.
Conflux Canada
Ottawa, Ontario
TBD
Organized by Kuleana Events
confluxcanada.ca
Conference Info
Conflux Canada is Ottawa’s largest gathering of sustainability professionals who recognize positive actions to address climate change as an opportunity for growth and prosperity. Join Executives, change makers and thought leaders in Ottawa for an exciting dialogue on the convergence of the environment and the economy. Be part of the change.
Conflux Canada is the meeting point of green buildings, clean technologies, and the influence of corporate social responsibility (CSR) to shape our cities, create efficiencies and cut our carbon footprint. This event promises collaboration and actionable dialogue to source opportunities that will impact our lives and future generations.
Retrofit Canada Conference
Vancouver, British Columbia
Cancelled
Organized by Canada Green Building Council
retrofitcanadaconference.com
Conference Info
The Energy Conference Network’s first annual Retrofit Canada Conference will focus on the opportunities for innovation to achieve greater sustainability and energy efficiency through retrofitting Canada’s infrastructure and buildings – commercial, industry, schools, government and residential. It is the most prominent platform for key players in the energy efficiency, sustainability and retrofitting sectors to meet, network and exchange ideas on achieving Canada’s 2050 goal.
Decentralised Energy Forum
Banff, Alberta
TBD
Organized by Decentralized Energy Canada
decentralisedforum.com
Conference Info
BuildGreen Atlantic 2020 Conference
TBD
TBD
Organized by the Canada Green Building Council
https://www.cagbc.org/buildgreenatlantic
Conference Info
HRAI Annual Conference 2020
Vancouver, British Columbia
Cancelled
Organized by the Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI)
hrai.ca/agm-2020
Conference Info
Conference details coming soon.
2020 Alberta Energy Efficiency Summit
Cancelled
Calgary, Alberta
Organized by the Alberta Energy Efficiency Alliance
www.aeea.ca
Conference Info
TBD
Bright Business Conference & Awards
Nova Scotia
Cancelled
Organized by Efficiency Nova Scotia
www.brightbusinessns.ca
Conference Info
Energizing Efficiency 2020 Conference
Saint John, New Brunswick
Cancelled
Organized by Énergie NB Power
efficiencyconference.com
Conference Info
As we transition to a low carbon economy, energy management is more important than ever before. That means energy efficiency is the most important tool your organization has to minimize environmental impact while maximizing productivity and profit. This conference is for those with an interest in managing energy consumption for the betterment of their community, business or workplace.
eSIM 2020 – Building Simulation Meets Building Data
Vancouver, British Columbia
Cancelled
Organized by the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, University of British Columbia
esim2020.sala.ubc.ca
Conference Info
The building performance simulation domain is evolving. The increasing availability and affordability of collecting data from buildings is making it easier for simulation modelers to either calibrate physics-based models with data, or altogether replace some of these models with data. eSIM 2020 will explore synergies between simulation and data-driven methods of building analysis. An emphasis will be placed on new advances in machine learning and surrogate modelling techniques for building performance simulation; novel uses of operational building data and Internet of Things sensors; data-driven decision-making for building design and retrofits; and closing the performance gap. This broad theme will help the conference to extend beyond the traditional building simulation audience to include energy auditors and energy service providers, software developers and policy-makers.
VIRTUAL AMERICAN CONFERENCES
Energy Efficiency Global Forum (EE Global)
Virtual webinar series
Bi-monthly
Organized by the Alliance to Save Energy (ASE)
eeglobalforum.org
Conference Info
MIT Energy Conference: Decision 2020
Virtual
April 02-03 2020
Organized by the MIT Energy Club
www.mitenergyconference.org
Conference Info
International Conference on Advances on Clean Energy Research (ICACER)
April 23-25 2020
Virtual
www.icacer.com
Conference Info
The objectives of ICACER 2020 are to provide a forum to bring together researchers, scientists, engineers, academics and graduate students in the fields of advances on clean energy research, energy economics and energy policy to share up-to-date research results. We are confident that the participants benefited from the theoretical insights, practical knowledge and personal contacts that will help them to build a long-term, profitable and sustainable communication among researchers and practitioners in the related scientific areas. It is one of the leading international conferences for presenting novel and fundamental advances in the fields of clean energy research.
ASHRAE 2020 Virtual Conference
Virtual
On demand from June 22
Organized by ASHRAE
ashrae.org/conferences
Conference Info
The 2020 ASHRAE Virtual Conference is the Technology Answer for Today’s Challenges. The technical program format features an in-depth learning experience, providing solutions, technology demonstrations and industry insights. The technical content coupled with the opportunity interact with colleagues around the world make this event one you can’t afford to miss!
The technical program will explore how building and energy systems interact, while examining how buildings are becoming integrated, flexible and resilient systems to respond to climate change challenges.
2020 Hot Water Forum
Virtual
July 21-29, 2020
Organized by ACEEE
aceee.org
Conference Info
Explore the smartest, most cost-effective ways to improve the efficiency of hot water systems, the second largest energy user in the home. In addition, learn about the intersection between hot water systems and important issues like equity and decarbonization.
At this unique virtual event, with 16 breakout sessions on new programs and ideas, you will hear from industry leaders and fellow professionals in a welcoming community that is passionate about hot water issues in the latest technology, system design, sectors, and programs and policies.
Eastern Energy Expo
Virtual
August 2-5 2020
easternenergyexpo.com
Conference Info
Power 2020 Conference
Virtual
August 02-06 2020
Organized by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers
event.asme.org/POWER
Conference Info
The conference joins all of ASME’s world-class conferences on power generation and energy sustainability in one place and covers the latest research, technical advances, development trends, innovative technologies, solutions for renewable and other energy sustainability, and more. You’ll also enjoy a unique learning experience and unparalleled networking experiences at ASME Power & Energy Conference & Exhibition 2020.
BuildingEnergy Boston
Virtual
August 13-14 2020
Organized by the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association
nesea.org/conference/buildingenergy-boston
Conference Info
2020 Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings
Virtual
August 17-21, 2020
Organized by ACEEE
aceee.org
Conference Info
Our theme for the 2020 Summer Study is “Efficiency: The Core of a Clean Energy Future.” We chose this theme in recognition of the rapidly evolving ecosystem of the energy industry. From resilience to health, from distributed energy resources to renewables to grid integration and virtual batteries, energy efficiency remains critical to our success. Whatever the surrounding goals for expansion of clean energy systems and services, the ability to design and operate efficient buildings is an essential foundational requirement.
AEE World Energy Conference & Expo
Virtual
Begins November 30, 2020
Organized by the Association of Energy Engineers
world.aeecenter.org
Conference Info
2020 ACES – Advanced Clean Energy Summit
Virtual
December 3-4, 2020
Organized by American Society of Mechanical Engineers
event.asme.org/ACES
Conference Info
2020 Behavior, Energy, and Climate Change
Virtual
December 6-9, 2020
Organized by ACEEE
aceee.org
Conference Info
Our theme for the 2020 Summer Study is “Efficiency: The Core of a Clean Energy Future.” We chose this theme in recognition of the rapidly evolving ecosystem of the energy industry. From resilience to health, from distributed energy resources to renewables to grid integration and virtual batteries, energy efficiency remains critical to our success. Whatever the surrounding goals for expansion of clean energy systems and services, the ability to design and operate efficient buildings is an essential foundational requirement.
AMERICAN CONFERENCES
2020 Conference on Health, Environment, and Energy
New Orleans, Lousiana
January 21-23 2020
Organized by ACEEE
aceee.org/conferences/2020/chee
Conference Info
30th Annual AESP Conference and Expo
Anaheim, California
February 17-20 2020
Organized by the Association of Energy Service Professionals (AESP)
annualconference.aesp.org
Conference Info
Attend the premier energy industry conference that draws the top program managers, implementers, marketers, evaluators, policy makers, consultants and manufacturers in Demand-side Management, Demand Response and IDSM. Highly regarded experts in their respective fields will lead over 80 sessions that cover a range of current topics in marketing, implementation, program design, technology, research, evaluation, diversity, and more.
ISGT 2020: Innovative Smart Grid Technologies
Washington, D.C.
February 17-20 2020
Organized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
ieee-isgt.org
Conference Info
ISGT 2020 is a forum to discuss the latest issues, trends, and emerging and innovative technologies for grid modernization in the face of challenges of a rapidly changing environment resulting from the dramatic increase in deployments of renewable and Distributed Energy Resources and the emergence of new business and operating concepts and services.
Midwest Energy Solutions Conference
Chicago, Illinois
February 26-28 2020
Organized by the Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (MEEA)
www.meeaconference.org
Conference Info
Power and Energy Conference at Illinois (PECI)
Champaign, Illinois
February 27-28 2020
Organized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
www.peci.ece.illinois.edu
Conference Info
Tufts Energy Conference
Medford, Massachusetts
February 28-29 2020
Organized by the Tufts Institute of the Environment
environment.tufts.edu/tec
Conference Info
Power & Energy Automation Conference 2020: Advancing the Grid: Data to Automation to Resiliency
Seattle, Washington
March 02-05 2020
Organized by Washington State University
esic.wsu.edu/peac
Conference Info
GLOBALCON 2020
Boston, Massachusetts
March 21-22 2020
Organized by the Association of Energy Engineers
www.globalconevent.com
Conference Info
The Future of Energy Summit
New York, New York
Cancelled
Organized by BloombergNEF
about.bnef.com/summit/newyork
Conference Info
2020 Energy Efficiency Finance Forum
White Plains, New York
Cancelled
Organized by ACEEE
aceee.org/conferences/2020/eeff
Conference Info
IDEA2020: International District Energy Association 2020 Conference
Washington, D.C.
Cancelled
Organized by the I.D.E.A.
www.districtenergy.org/idea2020/home
Conference Info
31st Annual Midwest Renewable Energy Association Energy Fair
Custer, Wisconsin
Cancelled
organized by the Midwest Renewable Energy Association
www.theenergyfair.org
Conference Info
The Energy Fair is the nation’s longest-running clean energy and sustainable living event of its kind, with more than 200 exhibitors, 250 workshops, and a clean transportation show. This conference relates to renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable living topics in addition to electric cars, bikes, and motorcycles.
Disclaimer: Efficiency Canada does not organize the conferences listed here. Please follow the links provided and contact the organizers directly with any questions you may have or to register.
À propos d’Efficacité Énergétique Canada
Efficacité énergétique Canada est le porte-parole national d’une économie écoénergétique. Notre mission : contribuer à l’établissement d’un environnement durable et au bien-être de tous les Canadiens en faisant de notre pays un chef de file mondial en matière de politiques, de technologies et d’emplois dans le domaine de l’efficacité énergétique. Nous effectuons une analyse rigoureuse des politiques, communiquons des messages persuasifs, en plus de rassembler et de mobiliser le dynamique secteur de l’efficacité énergétique du Canada. L’organisme Efficacité énergétique Canada est hébergé au Centre de recherche sur l’énergie durable de l’Université Carleton.