Arctic Energy Alliance prepares new initiative
Malcolm Gorrill
Northern News Services
Inuvik (Jan 26/01) - Those making plans to educate people on ways to conserve energy will soon have a new ally.
Jennifer Dallman, communications officer with Arctic Energy Alliance, made a presentation to town council Monday about an initiative her company will soon launch.
The Public Education and Outreach Hub will be the first of its kind, though Dallman said eventually hubs will be established in every province and territory.
Dallman told council that the purpose will be to help educate members of the public on how to conserve energy, as well as the environmental benefits.
"We are starting a new focus on climate change," Dallman said after the meeting.
She explained her firm's Hub, which she will help manage, will not be dealing with individuals on a one-on-one basis, but instead will help town councils and other groups that are developing programs to educate the public on energy conservation.
The Hub will not provide funding for programs but will attempt to locate possible funding sources.
"It's a network, more than anything," Dallman said.
Arctic Energy Alliance is a Yellowknife-based company which promotes energy conservation and renewable resources development.
Dallman noted her company already conducts energy audits for companies and organizations seeking ways to reduce energy costs.
"That's different than what we're here to do," Dallman said.
"I'm here representing Arctic Energy Alliance, letting people know we are now doing work on climate change."
Dallman was at the start of a tour to let people know about the soon-to-be-launched Hub. This week she also visits Tuktoyaktuk, Fort McPherson and Tsiigehtchic.
Dallman noted the Hub is in part to help Canadians comply with the 1997 Kyoto, Japan treaty on global warming. Canada agreed at that time to lower greenhouse gas emissions to at least six per cent below the 1990 level.
