McNeil C.A.R.E.
As a multi-disciplinary centre, McNeil C.A.R.E collaborates, communicates, and jointly advances the adoption of renewable energy technologies across Canada, with a primary focus on Albertan communities.
McNeil C.A.R.E and the Concordia Alumni Association are proud to present the Renewable Energy Seminar Series.
Renewable Energy Seminar Series
This seminar series aims to provide CUE members (students, alumni, faculty and staff) and the community in general, with an opportunity to:
- explore renewable energy solutions
- learn about the challenges faced by sustainable energy sector (industry, government and society)
- learn about careers in the renewable energy sector
- and interact with experts from across Canada and beyond.
McNeil Renewable Energy Speaker Series
The McNeil Renewable Energy Speaker Series for 2025/2026 will resume this Fall. Details about the upcoming speakers to be shared soon.
Interested in attending? Email us (mcneilcare@concordia.ab.ca) and let us know you want to attend. A calendar invite will be sent to you.
Questions? Contact us via email: mcneilcare@concordia.ab.ca
April 29, 2025
The value of thermal energy networks in creating a more sustainable, decarbonized energy system
Guest Speaker: Michael Wiggin
March 11, 2025
The industrial bioeconomy revolution: Is Canada ready, or standing on the sidelines?
Guest Speaker: Jeff Passmore
January 29, 2025
Four Crucial Concepts for Renewables
Guest Speaker: Bill Eggertson
January 26, 2023 10AM – 11AM
The Edmonton Region Hydrogen Hub
Guest Speaker: Brent Lakeman – Director for Edmonton Global’s Hydrogen Initiative
November 17, 2022
Science of Global Warming and Climate Change – Why it is Important
Guest Speaker: Dr. David Manz
October 20, 2022
Ground Source Heat Pumps
Guest Speaker: Cam McNeil and Christian Felske Ph.D., P.Eng
September 22, 2022
The Energy Transition: The Role of Microgrids
Guest Speaker: Dr. Art Hunter
March 24, 2022
Nature Connectedness & Eco-Anxiety: Why you should care if you’re working to improve sustainability
Guest Speaker Dr. Holli-Anne Passmore
November 18, 2021
Municipal Climate Change Action Centre
Guest Speaker: Ronak Patel
October 21, 2021
Foresight Canada
Guest Speaker: Jeff Reading & Stephen Wilson
September 16, 2021
Green Energy Futures
Guest Speaker: David Dodge
April 15, 2021
Renewable Natural Gas at the Gold Bar Wastewater Treatment Plan
Presented by Derek Hollman, Senior Manager, Project Development (Sustainable Energy), EPCOR
March 18, 2021
Roadblocks to Renewables
Presented by Bill Eggertson, co-founder of McNeil CARE, Founder of NetZero Plus
February 18, 2021
Alberta’s Coal Phase Out
Presented by Tim Weis, Industrial Professor at University of Alberta
January 21, 2021
Feeding Two Birds with One Scone: Building Integrated Photovoltaic Systems (BIPV)
Presented by Vedran Skopac, Principal, Manasc Isaac
November 19, 2020
Climate Innovation Fund
Presented by Mike Mellross, Alberta Ecotrust Foundation
October 15, 2020
Building Blatchford
Presented by Christian Felske, City of Edmonton
Interested in speaking at the Series?
Send your proposed topic and a brief description to us mcneilcare@concordia.ab.ca.