In Europe there are over 3,000 Renewable Energy Co-ops with over 1.5 million members who share ownership in community energy projects. Join us in-store for a screening of Patagonia Films' "We The Power", which will provide some background on this movement.
After the film we will be sharing information about shared ownership community projects in BC including two new projects that will come online this summer. Come out to learn more about how you can get involved in these projects and help promote future projects.
We’ll have drinks from Persephone Brewing and Nonny beer, along with a few door prizes. All proceeds from the night will go to SPEC (Society Promoting Environmental Conservation).
Directed by David Garrett Byars / 39 Min
Imagine upending the traditional energy system and giving the power of clean electricity production back to your neighbors. We the Power follows friends, families and visionaries as they break down legislative barriers and take power back from big energy companies to put in the hands of locals. The film chronicles local cooperatives from deep in Germany’s Black Forest to the streets of ancient Girona in Spain and the urban rooftops of London, England, as they pave the way for a renewable-energy revolution and build healthier, more financially stable communities.
Rob is a co-founder of Vancouver Renewable Energy where he has provided consulting and project management services for renewable energy systems. He has been in the solar energy industry since 2004, and helped initiate and complete the first grid-tie photovoltaic installation in the city of Vancouver. Prior to that, he owned an IT consulting firm that worked with clients across North America.
He has been an active member of BC Sustainable Energy Association, a board member of Society Promoting Environmental Conservation, and taught a course on solar energy for Langara College Continuing Studies. Rob has an MBA from the University of Western Ontario. He has also completed photovoltaic training at BCIT, and ISO 14001 auditing courses accredited by IEMA and ANSI-RAB.
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The Society Promoting Environmental Conservation (SPEC) is a non-profit, charitable and volunteer-driven organization, founded in 1969, that equips people of all ages with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities to live sustainably, fostering inclusive community participation, environmental leadership, and lasting change from the ground up.
