2021 Energy Efficiency Conferences

The Solar Show is dedicated to advancing the awareness of renewable energy generation and storage technologies, environmentally friendly transportation, and Alberta’s role in the low-carbon energy transition.

Through exhibitor booths, mainstage presentations and workshops for professionals and the public, the Solar Show provides leading edge education for Albertans.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

The Ventilation 2021 Conference takes place Aug. 15-18, 2021 at the Sheraton City Centre in downtown Toronto. Inaugurated in 1985, the “Industrial Ventilation Conference” takes place every three years allowing time to develop new research and technology applications and to document the findings. The conference has rotated locations and organizers between Europe, North America and Southeast Asia. The 2021 conference will be hosted by ASHRAE.

The proposed conference theme is “leading edge industrial ventilation technologies for a low-carbon environment.” The program will include and call for papers and separate call for presentations. More information to come regarding the Call for Papers and other important deadlines.

The goal of the conference is for international engineers, practitioners, researchers, scientists, and regulatory personnel working in the specialized industrial ventilation field to share recent advancements from a global perspective in the field of ventilation and contaminant control.

Conference details coming soon.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Get up to speed on best practices in EE program implementation, evaluation, technology and marketing. Key topics have come into the forefront in 2020, so let’s have the necessary conversations around Energy Equity, Electrification, Decarbonization and Diversity.

The 2021 ASHRAE Virtual Winter Conference will take place in a convenient, online format February 9-11. Attendees can join live discussions with top experts, learn the latest updates relating to COVID-19, and have access to 90+ technical sessions for 18 months. Group rates are available, and members register for just $249.

Once a year, MEEA invites all energy stakeholders to gather at our annual Midwest Energy Solutions Conference to raise awareness and reinforce the importance of energy efficiency in the Midwest. MES is about celebrating accomplishments in energy efficiency, as well as laying out the efficiency program and policy landscape for the coming year.

Join us at the annual IEEE Power and Energy Conference at Illinois (PECI), a perfect place to investigate future power and energy technologies presented by leading industry and academic experts in the field. PECI is an international IEEE conference approved and technically sponsored by the IEEE Power Electronics Society (PELS) / Power and Energy Society (PES) / Industry Applications Society (IAS). The conference is organized by the IEEE PES/PELS/IAS Joint Student Chapter at the University of Illinois. PECI assembles students pursuing energy-/electronics-related degrees and experts from industry and academia to engage in a forum for technical presentations and professional development. Past attendees have come from universities around the globe as well as a large number of industry partners.

We provide meaningful content and connect a thoughtful community of decision-makers to empower smart cities at all stages of growth. We accelerate the adoption of smart technology solutions, aid in problem solving, and amplify city resources for the betterment of cities, communities, and their citizens.

Smart Cities Connect Conference and Expo offers the most comprehensive conference, exposition and accelerator of smart city innovation in North America. We deliver premium networking and educational opportunities with a keen focus on city leaders and their priorities. Working closely with the technology community, we bring together the largest collection of intelligent systems providers for energy, infrastructure, networks, data management, urban mobility, citizen engagement and governance solutions.

Eastern Energy Expo (EEE) has announced that its 2021 event will be held May 24-26, 2021 in an online format: Eastern Energy Expo Education Summit at EasternEnergyExpo.com

Eric DeGesero, Executive Vice President, Fuel Merchants of New Jersey (representing the Atlantic Region Energy Expo – one of the three sponsoring associations of EEE along with Oil & Energy Service Professionals and the Pennsylvania Petroleum Association) said, “EEE is a marquee trade show and educational event in the industry and we were especially excited to return to Atlantic City next year. The reality is that an in-person event in May is not an option. EEE will continue to present original, live business programs. However, we will not be hosting the trade show component in 2021.”

Lisa Strug, Executive Director, Oil & Energy Service Professionals (OESP) commented,
“We have already begun planning some strong programs – building on the successful schedule of webinars and training we offered at the 2020 Expo. OESP is excited to continue
to bring quality educational programs to the industry. We will also hold our Scholarship and Industry Awards events during the EEE online event as well.”

Ted Harris, Executive Vice President, Pennsylvania Petroleum Association noted, “The decision to offer a virtual event again affords EEE the opportunity to expand the demographic reach of the show. Location is not a barrier to participation and attendee registration is free
to all.”

Now in its sixth year, Eastern Energy Expo brings together wholesale and retail heating fuel marketers, motor fuel distributors, diesel and biodiesel distributors, propane marketers and HVAC service professionals. The event will offer business programs, technical education programs, and “live” events.

Sponsorship information and call for presenters will be distributed in the coming weeks.

Watch for more details!

Conference details coming soon. Stay updated about the 2020 Energy Conference theme and more information by signing up for the Conference mailing list here. 

• That we reimagine energy efficiency. Energy markets are undergoing a fundamental transformation. Active Efficiency embraces all elements of the expanded energy landscape.
• That energy efficiency is recognized as the first solution to addressing the climate crisis. The IEA estimates energy efficiency is 40% of the solution to meeting the Paris Agreement.
• That energy efficiency is prioritized globally. International political, financial, and philanthropic communities must invest properly to rapidly scale efficiency policies.

• Energy Management, HVAC and Smart Building Systems
• Renewables, Alternative Energy and Onsite Generation
• Lighting Efficiency and Integrated Energy Solutions
• Plant and Facilities Management

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.

Our world has experienced fundamental change in the wake of the global COVID-19 pandemic. The HVAC community continues to respond addressing challenges in how we design, build, and operate buildings.” said Christine Reinders, 2021 Conference Chair. “We continue to evolve, adapt, and innovate, confronting these challenges head on. The 2021 Annual conference in Phoenix will focus on critical environments, hot climates, and future proofing. The technical program, including the research summit and professional development, fosters sharing of knowledge to allow us all to serve our communities and solve society’s greatest challenges.”

ACEEE is excited to be bringing the eleventh National Conference on Energy Efficiency as a Resource (EER) to Philadelphia in October 2021. This marks the first time that EER will be taking place in the Northeast—a region with a long record of leadership for policies and programs to advance energy efficiency. EER is the premier US convening conference on policies and programs to facilitate customer energy efficiency as a utility system resource.

The conference will highlight the latest developments in the design and delivery of customer energy efficiency programs and in the regulatory mechanisms that help make them possible. Profound changes in energy technologies, resources, and markets are transforming the utility industry. Look for a robust discussion of the many issues facing utilities, particularly to combat climate change and to develop new business and operations models that incorporate energy efficiency in the context of an emerging landscape of distributed energy resources.

The event will showcase the groundbreaking research of ACEEE’s Health and Environment program as well as the work of prominent experts and academics in this growing field. Join innovative leaders from a variety of professions in the “Big Easy” to explore how energy choices can affect our health and the environment. 

ASME’s Advanced Clean Energy Summit (ACES) brings together attendees from government, academia, and industry for national and international perspectives on new advances of clean energy sources. Attendees will learn about the latest cutting-edge technologies, strategies, and programs through in-depth technical sessions, workshops, and panels across multiple industries.