Hold the Date: September 22-24th for Green Energy Doors Open GEDO17 at a location near you

Aug 10th, 2017 6:04 AM

Curious about green energy? Get a behind-the-scenes look at the green energy future of Ontario, that is already in place near you right now! For the closest location go to the GEDO17 website map - https://www.greenenergydoorsopen.ca Green Energy Doors Open (GEDO) is a showcase of sustainable energy projects and success stories from around Ontario. GEDO17 runs from September 22-24 across Ontario, with a special Ottawa regional program from September 30-October 1st. This is an excellent opportunity for Ontarians to learn about the many innovative green energy technologies that exist in their communities. Already more than 100 host sites across Ontario are registered on the GEDO17 website. Some locations and projects include:

In Sarnia, you can visit Lambton Energy Research Centre-Smart House demonstration centre, featuring geothermal and solar technology
In Toronto, the Electric Vehicle Discovery Centre, the first facility of its kind provides an experiential learning environment for potential electric vehicle purchasers. Here you can learn about the history and future of electric cars and test drive the latest electric cars from leading manufacturers.
London’s Western University will host tours of the WindEEE Dome, a one-of-a-kind, three-dimensional and time-dependent wind testing facility. It can create a wide variety of wind conditions including tornadoes, downbursts and gusts used to design turbines and research wind power potential.
Southbrook Vineyards in Niagara-on-the-Lake will show guests what makes them one of Canada’s “Greenest” wineries and a leading player in biodynamic, organic and other green initiatives. Learn about their organic agriculture program that uses less water, energy.

Last year over 10,000 people visited the 200 GEDO sites. For information about the 2017 GEDO events across Ontario, go to the Green Energy Doors Open website and Facebook page for details about locations and schedules. To schedule interviews or for more detail, contact: Janis Wilkinson, OSEA Interim Executive Director Tel: 416. 977. 4441 x3 | Email: janis.wilkinson@ontario-sea.org Nick Hebb, Green Energy Doors Open Program Coordinator Tel: 613. 266. 7355 | Email: nick@ontario-sea.org Green Energy Doors Open is a province-wide, year-round communications campaign and showcase of individual, community and commercial sustainable energy projects organized and spearheaded by the Ontario Sustainable Energy Association. The initiative aims to showcase advancements in the sector, demonstrating that Ontario is already on the path to building a 100% clean and sustainable energy system. Green Energy Doors Open takes place in Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia. GEDO contacts for Alberta and BC are: Anouk Kendall, President, Decentralized Energy Canada - Alberta T: 403.210.5374, E: akendall@deassociation.ca Jessica Mcilroy, Executive Director, BC Sustainable Energy Association T: 604.332.0025, E: jessica.mcilroy@bcsea.org The Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA) is championing a prosperous Ontario with a thriving sustainable energy sector, good jobs, resilient communities and healthy environments powered, heated, cooled and moved by portfolios of sustainable energy by raising public awareness, advising decision makers and establishing forums for new market opportunities and collaboration. Find us on the web atwww.ontario-sea.org.

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Hold the Date: September 22-24th for Green Energy Doors Open GEDO17 at a location near you

Aug 10th, 2017 6:04 AM