Second annual showcase of local eco-building and energy-efficiency experts returns to Nelson
By Contributor
No matter what you live in, there’s no denying it…winter is coming. And for locals looking to save some household cash, and be a whole lot friendlier to both Old Man Winter and Mother Nature, come and take in the 2nd annual Nelson Green Home and Energy Show.
There will be over 30 sustainable and conventional building specialists on hand to help you explore the world of green building products. This free event happens at the Prestige Lakeside Resort on Wednesday Oct. 15 from 6:30-9 p.m.
“Last year we had over 300 come out to learn about greener options for building, renovating and improving energy efficiency,” says EcoSave Program Coordinator Carmen Proctor, “This year we will have all of that again plus we have added electric transportation.”
This event will give locals an opportunity to speak with experts and professionals in a trade show style venue and enter to win lots of prizes. Here are a few highlights of the show:
- Electric bike and car vendors, and several ambassadors who own and operate a variety of electric bikes and cars.
- City of Nelson’s Corporate Energy Coordinator will discuss the City’s plans for charging stations, as well as accessibility for electric transportation within the province.
- Mandala Homes, the event’s Home Ambassador, the first to achieve Energy Star status in BC.
- Natural home builders, LED lighting, Passiv Haus, Enviro Roofing and Sun Tubes, Solar, FortisBC Gas, and much more.
- A tiny house will be on display for people to do walk-throughs
- EcoSave will discuss the possibilities of a Community Solar Garden here in Nelson.
One of the City of Nelson’s key strategies in their Low Carbon Path To 2040 is to lower greenhouse gas emissions within the community.
“Energy retrofits is one of the most efficient ways to do this,” Proctor says
“Increase your insulation, upgrade your space and water heating and seal-up your home by weatherizing. The EcoSave program helps Nelson Hydro’s customers do this through energy assessments with access to rebates and financing.”
A wonderful addition to the show this year is a chance to win a 48V Pedego Electric Bike from Voltage Bikes. Come down to the show and enter and you could ride home on this amazing green machine.
“The whole basis of the show,” Proctor explains, “is to bring people out to see the local options that there are for making greener choices; for buildings and transportation.”
