Upcoming events
Upcoming Events Calendar
MEA X HQ Case Competition/Étude de Cas MEA X HQ
MEA x HQ 2023
🚨 Calling all aspiring energy leaders 🚨
🚨 Avis aux passionné(e)s de l'énergie propre ! 🚨
*le français suit*
Join us on March 18-19 for our very first case competition focused on finding clean solutions to real world energy issues! This year's theme: achieving net zero by tackling GHG emissions in industry supply chains. 🔗
Not only is this event an opportunity to gain valuable experience and insights into the energy industry, it is your chance to make a positive impact on the world by finding tangible solutions to reducing scope 3 emissions. Whether you're a seasoned energy expert or just starting to explore the field, this competition is a fantastic opportunity to learn and grow while challenging yourself and meeting like-minded peers!
This event will include workshops from industry professionals working at Hydro-Quebec ⚡, Metro 🛒 , Cascades ♻, and Radio-Canada 📡 and will conclude with an award ceremony and networking cocktail! 🥂
Places are limited to 36 participants, so register now at https://lnkd.in/eVUgs6QV!
We can't wait to see you there! 😜
(Note: registration currently open for McGill students only. It will open Monday February 20th for the larger Montreal community.)
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Nous vous invitons à notre toute première compétition de cas les 18 et 19 mars prochain, en partenariat avec Hydro-Québec! À l'horaire cette année: trouver des solutions concrètes pour réduire les émissions de gaz à effets de serre dans les chaines d'approvisionnements. 🔗
Cet événement est une excellente opportunité pour tout(e) étudiant(e) souhaitant acquérir de l'expérience dans le domaine de l'énergie renouvelable! Non seulement aurez-vous chance de discuter avec des experts dans le domaine et de rencontrer d'autres étudiant(e)s motivé(e)s, vous aurez la chance, grâce à vos solutions, d'avoir de l'influence positive sur un important enjeux contemporain.
Aussi inclus dans cet événement: des ateliers de formation avec des professionnel(le)s travaillant pour Hydro-Quebec ⚡, Metro 🛒 , Cascades ♻, and Radio-Canada 📡 ainsi qu'une cérémonie de clôture, remise de prix et activité de réseautage.
Les places disponibles sont limitées à 36 participant(e)s, alors ne manquez pas votre chance et inscrivez vous dès maintenant: https://lnkd.in/eVUgs6QV!
On a hâte de vous rencontrer! 😜
(Les inscriptions sont actuellement ouvertes pour les étudiant(e)s de McGill et ouvrirons lundi prochain, le 20 février, pour le reste de la communauté montréalaise.)
Inuit Energy Sovereignty : A Community-Based Approach
Join the McGill Energy Association on its first speaker event of the year!
This event will feature guest speaker Janice Grey, Director of Communications and Community Engagement at Tarquti Energy. Tarquti Energy has been in operation since 2020 initiating clean energy projects for the local community. Join us to learn about the challenges and opportunities this Inuit-led company faces for the control of decentralized energy.
Tarquti energy supports the implementation of renewable energy projects in Nunavik communities. They pride themselves in bringing solutions to the energy question that are tailored to the individual needs of each community. They are currently undergoing research projects in wind energy as well as the development of solar power projects in the region. Amongst their partners: engineering firm Hatch and Quebec's state-owned Hydro-Quebec.
Janice is native of the village of Aupaluk in Nunavik (Northern-Quebec). Her goal at Tarquti is "to inform, mobilize and engage Nunavik communities in the region’s energy transition" (MERN, QC). With a focus on community engagement, she was involved in cooperative movements in Nunavik and has held numerous management positions throughout her career. She graduated from post secondary education at Nunavut Sivuniksavut in Inuit History and served as deputy major of Aupaluk from 2015 to 2022.
This event will be ONLINE at 1PM on Friday, December 12th. Event involves a lecture as well as a Q&A session.
Please REGISTER here.
Learn more about Tarquti Energy here.
McGill Energy Social
ESG McGill, The Desautels Sustainability Network, and the McGill Energy Association held a joint McGill Sustainability Social on September 20th from 7-10PM EST at Gert's Bar & Café located in the SSMU building on McGill University Campus.
This event was a great opportunity to connect with like-minded students, meet the teams, and learn more about what our clubs are planning for this upcoming year.
Reaching Sustainability Goals Through Nature Based Solutions
REGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/K86z9HszakUrWJkk6
The second iteration of the annual McGill Sustainable Development Goals Week will take place from February 7th to 11th. Throughout the week, many panel discussions, workshops, and activities are organized to help students learn about, engage with, and take actions on the 17 SDGs. The 17 SDGs were unanimously adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015 as a plan of action to create a more prosperous, inclusive, and sustainable future.
In collaboration with McGill SDG Student Hub, McGill Energy Association, Sustainability in Engineering at McGill, SSMU Environment Committee, and Research and Sustainability Network, we are holding a panel discussion on the topic “Reaching Sustainability Goals Through Nature Based Solutions.” This topic is related to SDGs 7 (Clean & Affordable Energy), 13 (Climate Action), 14 (Life Below Water), and 15 (Life On Land). The format of the event will be a 10min introductory presentation by each speaker on their research, followed by a 40min panel discussion. Next, there will be a 30min Q&A session where all participants can interact with the speakers.
Incorporating Renewable Energy in Urban Areas
A panel discussion with guests: Miranda Keeting Erickson, Dan Leeming, and David Wachsmuth
About this event:
By 2050, two-thirds of the world’s population is expected to live in cities. This rapid urbanization and changing demography challenges us to rethink how we create resilient and sustainable cities. Join us on Wednesday November 24th at 6:30pm EST on zoom to see what are the challenges of implementing renewable energy within cities.
Greenhouse Gas Accounting Workshop
The SSMU Environment Committee, the McGill Energy Association, the Research and Sustainability Network, Sustainability in Engineering at McGill and the Desautels Sustainability Network Present the Greenhouse Gas Accounting Workshop!
Passionate about sustainability? Looking for a way to boost your career prospects? Our Greenhouse Gas Accounting Workshop is right for you!
GHG accounting is the process of creating GHG inventories for companies’ direct and indirect emissions. In this workshop, we’ll be teaching you the well-renowned GHG Protocol Corporate Standard. This workshop is suitable for students in all faculties, no prior knowledge required!
By the end of this three-hour workshop, you should feel equipped with the tools and knowledge to create your own GHG inventories following the GHGP Corporate Standard.
The workshop will take place virtually (via Zoom) on March 23rd, 2021 from 6-9 PM EST.
The GHG Accounting Workshop is eligible to be put on participants' co-curricular records at McGill. By attending, you will have this skill placed on your co-curricular record, a useful tool for demonstrating knowledge you've acquired outside of classes.
Interschool Research Symposium: Energy and Sustainability
McGill Energy Association is collaborating with McMaster Energy Association and University of Waterloo Energy Network for an Interschool Research Symposium event for McMaster Energy Week!
The event will include a researcher from each school that will present their work and answer questions. Tune in on March 8, 2021 @ 6 PM EST.
Dr. James Cotton, McMaster University, Dr. Ali Seifitokaldani, McGill University and Dr. Mehrdad Pirnia, University of Waterloo, will be presenting their research on March 8 at 6 PM EST.
Net Zero Action: From Challenge To Opportunity For Accelerated & Sustainable Value Creation
Some of the biggest energy industry’s in the world!
The McGill Energy Association is invited to tune in to MYTILINEOS's virtual summit with some of the largest energy players in the industry. This is an excellent opportunity for the McGill community to learn more about the future of energy sustainability.
MYTILINEOS is organizing an online summit focusing exclusively on the Environmental and Social Criteria, which together with the Governance Criteria constitute the ESG indicators for Sustainable Development, with the aim of highlighting important contemporary issues and setting new and higher goals for sustainability. The McGill Community can tune in on YouTube to hear some of the largest players in the energy industry!
"Net Zero Action: From challenge to opportunity for accelerated & sustainable value creation" will be held via livestream on February 18, 2021, at 9AM EST. This discussion involves invited European speakers, representatives of international business, academic community, and institutions, who will exchange views and address a range of critical issues on climate change that are more relevant and crucial today than ever before.
The opening of the Conference will take place with the discussion of the president and CEO of MYTILINEOS, Evangelos Mytilineos with Dana Perking, head of Bloomberg EMEA on the topic: "Net Zero Carbon Footprint by 2050".
Here is a list of some speakers in the panel discussion:
Birol Fatih, Chief Economist, International Energy Agency, OECD ( participation by video message)
Handley Peter, Head of Unit, Energy Intensive Industries and Raw Materials, DG GROW - European Commission
Diamantopoulou Anna, President of the Network for Reform in Greece and Europe
Guerrero Ismael, Chairman of Energy Sector -Corporate, Vice President, President of the Energy Group - Canadian Solar
Guest Ben, Head of New Energy Fund, Managing Director, and Head of the New Energy Division - Gresham House
(information through analitis.gr)
The MEA hopes to see you there!
ACCESS LINK OPENS FEB. 18 AT 9AM EST
McGill Energy Journal Information Session
MEA is hosting an information session about the McGill Energy Journal. We will be answering your questions on available positions and all general inquiries.
Zoom link will open on February 3, 2021 at 6PM EST: https://mcgill.zoom.us/j/86449382499
The Green Energy Transition: Action in the Private and Public Sector
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The McGill Energy Association is thrilled to host McGill’s own, professor Christopher Ragan, professor Dror Etzion, and Martha Hall Findlay - our newest special speaker, who will be discussing the role of business and government in facilitating the transition towards clean forms of energy. This event is perfect for students from all faculties who are interested in sustainable energy and the role of governments and businesses in the green transition.
ATTENDANCE:
This event is open to all and attendees will be entered into a prize draw.
REGISTRATION:
Please register for the event via Eventbrite with the following link:
Some of our previous events
The Green Energy Transition: Action in the Private and Public Sector
The McGill Energy Association was thrilled to host McGill’s own, professor Christopher Ragan, professor Dror Etzion, and Martha Hall Findlay - our newest special speaker, who discussed the role of business and government in facilitating the transition towards clean forms of energy. This event was perfect for students from all faculties interested in sustainable energy and the role of governments and businesses in the green transition.
To view the event recording click here.
Can We Ever Achieve 100% Green Energy? (McGill Sustainable Development Goals Week)
Panel discussion in collaboration with McGill Sustainable Development Goals Week and SSMU Environment Committee. A panel discussion on the topics of the UN Sustainable Development including renewable energy, climate action, life below water, and life on land.
