Did you know that there are devices that can tell you exactly how much electricity your home is consuming and what it is costing you?  This presentation and discussion will focus on how real-time energy monitoring in your home can help you save money and contribute towards sustainable living.  The talk will cover the following areas:

•      Demonstrated benefits of real time energy monitoring
•      British Columbia's transition to smart meters and what this means for you
•      Industry trends in energy monitoring
•      Current and future energy monitoring products

Bio - Colin McKerracher is the Business Development Manager of Energy Aware Technology, a Vancouver based company producing energy monitoring products to help people live more sustainably.  Energy Aware Technology was founded in 2005 by a group of students at the University of British Columbia, and has won numerous awards for its innovative approach to residential energy management.  Colin also has experience in public relations, business development and financial analysis in the renewable energy industry. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce in International Business and Marketing.

PLEASE RSVP to info@sustainablebuildingcentre.com.
This is a free event but a donation of $2-$5 is suggested.

LOCATION
Light House: Sustainable Building Centre is located at 1575 Johnston Street, just East of the Public Market in the heart of Granville Island. Our centre is on the second floor and accessible via the glass door and staircase on the Southwest corner of the building. This event is sponsored by Light House Sustainable Building Centre and Cascadia Green Building Council, the local chapter of the CaGBC. Funding comes from Environment Canada and the Real Estate Foundation of BC.

Guest Expert seminars are intended to provide general information about green building products and technologies. Light House Sustainable Building Centre does not endorse any of the services or products discussed by guest expert speakers.