Powering the Energy Transition: WR Community Energy’s 2024 Progress Report

Join us for Power the Energy Transition, the official launch of the WR Community Energy’s 2024 Progress Report. With guest speakers from the University of Waterloo, Kitchener Utilities, and Intermarket Properties, this event will discuss advances in Waterloo Region's energy transition including our High-Performance Development Standards and a low-carbon Thermal Energy Strategy. We will discuss how these and other efforts can contribute to a vision of Waterloo Region generating 50% of our energy locally.

What to Expect:

• Presentations on strategic energy plans and opportunities across Waterloo Region
• Insights into the progress of the High-Performance Development Standards (HPDS) and a Thermal Energy Strategy
• Opportunities to network with leaders on the future of energy in Waterloo Region.

Who Should Attend:

This event is open to anyone interested in advancing local clean energy sources with a focus on low-carbon heat and the future of sustainable development in Waterloo Region, including:

• Municipal and regional leaders
• Utilities and energy sector professionals
• Development industry
• Community advocates and residents
• Environmental and sustainability leaders.

This event will provide you with the latest updates on Waterloo Region’s energy transition and give you an opportunity to engage with community leaders and stakeholders working to make this vision a reality.

Speakers:

• Mark Kindrachuk, Intermarket Group – Innovation Opportunities in a Changing Economy
• Mathew Thijssen, University of Waterloo – Decarbonizing Existing District Energy Systems
• Kate Daley, City of Kitchener – Kitchener Utilities’ Clean Energy Transition Strategy
• Natasha Ing, WR Community Energy – Waterloo Region’s Unique Approach to High-Performance Development Standards

Host or Publisher WR Community Energy