| The 2nd Kamloops Energy Fair was
held on May 25, 2008 and was a successful day for everyone
involved. The Fair attracted about 1200-1500 visitors,
many of them being new to the event, so we’re reaching
more and more people with our message of energy sustainability.
Thirty-nine exhibitors, up from thirty in 2007, were pleased
with the turnout and the opportunity to network with others
in the industry.
Some Energy Fair highlights:
- The top prize in the Green Energy Contest, a custom-refurbished
mountain bike, was awarded to a team of 3 high school
students who planned to use it as a prize in a school
contest, to build even more awareness of environmental
issues.
- Speakers talked about ways to reduce energy consumption
in homes and transportation, the basics of renewable
energy, building a straw bale house, and how to get
better vehicle fuel efficiency. Keynote speaker Iain
Currie delivered an inspirational talk on the urgency
of action on climate change.
- The door prize, a basket donated by Heartland Foods,
was awarded to Jenn Britton of Vernon.
- The Kid’s Korner kept the younger crowd busy
with fun & educational activities.
- The food booth featured delicious snacks coming
from locally-based farmers.
- And there was a lot of press coverage of our exhibitors
in the days following the Fair (see the link!)
We’re very grateful to our wonderful crew of volunteers,
our knowledgeable exhibitors and speakers, and our sponsors:
the City of Kamloops, BC Hydro Powersmart, EA Energy
Alternatives, and Urban Systems. We could never have
done it without you!
Fair organizers are starting to prepare for the 2009
Fair. Details will be posted here.
Contact Us
Kamloops Chapter of the BC Sustainable Energy
Association
Phone (250) 318-6483
Box 3184, Kamloops, BC V2C 6B8
energyfair (at) bcsea.org
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