planet in focus - international environmental film & video festival Greater Barrie Chamber of Commerce PowerStream Inc. Presents


UNDER THE MAIN TENT

UNDER THE MAIN TENT

Next Energy unveil the largest operating Mobile Geothermal System in Canada!

Watch for Habitat for Humanity Restore Live Auction!

SHORT FILMS & LIVE SPEAKER PRESENTATIONS

  • From Industry Pioneers, Authors, Consultants Learn Share Discuss Energy Conservation
  • Growing
  • Waste
  • Opportunity

Film schedule to include ladies of the lake - student produced environmental film productions & film shorts from planet in focus

See on site film schedule – speaker times subject to change

SPEAKER SCHEDULE
*TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE — Check back for updates.


CHAMBER TENT


10:00AM
ERIC JELINSKI Topic:
Electric Cars and Alternate Energy (more info)

ERIC JELINSKI– Engineer

10:45AM
PAUL CHARBONNEAU Topic:
Solar PV, Industrial and Residential (more info)

Board Member – Ontario Sustainable Energy Association, "Solar 101 Tour" – Green Schools Pilot Initiative

PAUL CHARBONNEAU– Consultant

11:30AM
Go Green with PowerStream Inc.
Topic:
Energy Saving Tips For Your Home: We'll Show you how to cut back on electricity use, make greener choices and give you some tips on how to get started!

Carrie Sally – Conservation and Demand Management, PowerStream Inc.

Carrie has worked in the electricity industry since 1987. Her passion for environmental issues, namely conservation, lead her to her current role as Field Representative in the Conservation and Demand Management department. She places a high priority on conservation awareness and education and reaches out to the community through workshops and events throughout York Region and Simcoe County. She is a member of the Environmental Committee at PowerStream and the Markham Environmental Advisory Committee.

Join Carrie at Ecofest Barrie and learn what you can do at home to change your energy consumption behavior and reduce your energy profile at home. A simulated walk through demonstration of a model smart house will allow you to understand what you can do to make a difference. Get some quick energy tips and learn about PowerStream's FREE conservation programs that will help you get started!

12:30PM
TIM RUDKINS Topic:
Sustainability In Business: What it means and how to achieve it. (more info)

TIM RUDKINS– GREEN ENTERPRISE ONTARIO

1:00PM
CAM MATHER Topic:
Now is the time to integrate renewable energy into your home, reduce your debt and start growing a vegetable garden. (more info)

CAM MATHER– Author


FILMS – SEE ON SITE SCHEDULE


2:00PM
TRASHFUSION DESIGN AWARDS
3:00PM
MR.SOMETHING SOMETHING – BAND
4:00PM
Derek Satnik

DEREK SATNIK– P.Eng., LEED AP


 
Bring your own Water Bottle
Free Hydration Station on Site
No Plastic Bottles Please
 
Free Bike Valet Service On Site!
Free Bike Valet Service

Thinking Sustainably
    for a Healthier & Cleaner Future...

All materials to be shown at the festival must pass our GREEN INSPECTION and will be subject to removal without prejudice or harm intended. We are a Green Festival and we ask that you respect the following:

The following items will not be allowed: Styrofoam, Plastic Water Bottles, Hand distributed flyers (other than those previously approved), plastic bags, plastic utensils. Please do no post any bills or signs outside of your own presentation area.

Smoking is not permitted on the Festival Grounds and there is to be no Idling on Festival property.

 
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