A big thank you to the presenters and energy experts for your enthusiastic participation in the event. Thank you also to Unifiller for generously hosting it.

The presenters from BC Hydro were:
Kelvin Louie – Program Manager, Customer Satisfaction & Experience
View Kelvin's presentation on Outage Communications.
Eddie Young – Power Smart Marketing Manager, Industrial Distribution
View Eddie's presentation on the Power Smart Partners program.

Also in attendance:
AIM Lighting and Electric
Taylor Munro Energy Systems
Vancity Green Business
Terasen Energy Services
Legend Power Systems
Unable to attend:
Cascadia Biofuels
Small Energy Group

Please send us your comments on the event, and be sure to let us know if any projects are initiated from the connections you made there.

Remember to register for the Power Smart Forum and workshops this Fall, they are a great resource and a great value.
Toast to Tilbury Networking Event Series: Energy Issues

October 1, 2008   4-6pm

Hosted by Unifiller Systems Inc
7621 MacDonald Road (click for map)

This event will focus on power interruptions in Tilbury and opportunities for energy savings.

At this exciting and information-packed event you will:

  • Find out about the pattern of power outages and brownouts in Tilbury
  • Learn about BC Hydro Power Smart programs that can help your business conserve energy and save money
  • Meet alternative energy experts and energy efficiency experts
  • Hear about funding opportunities for energy efficiency retrofits
  • Find out what other Tilbury businesses are doing to improve their energy efficiency



Guest speakers Kelvin Louie and Eddie Young from BC Hydro will speak about power supply issues and the Power Smart Partners program. They will also describe the support for Tilbury businesses to enter into a collective Conservation Challenge.

RSVP to Jenn at 604-946-9828 or teip@earthwisesociety.bc.ca

The Tilbury Eco-Industrial Partnership (TEIP) is a member driven initiative that maximizes benefit for people, planet, and profit in the Tilbury community. TEIP Networking events are a great way to build relationships with your neighbours and build capacity for innovative partnerships that improve economic and environmental performance.
BC Hydro Power Smart featured this event in September's The Power of Business newsletter:


For more information on the TEIP visit our new website

This email can be viewed on the web at http://www.earthwisesociety.bc.ca/TEIP/TEIP/events/08-10-Energy/Energy_event_Oct2008.html