{"id":1848,"date":"2025-11-05T19:44:45","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T19:44:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/2030districts.org\/greater-victoria\/?post_type=tribe_events&p=1848"},"modified":"2025-11-05T23:04:01","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T23:04:01","slug":"members-meeting-nov-12-2025","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/2030districts.org\/greater-victoria\/event\/members-meeting-nov-12-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Members’ meeting – November 12, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

Our next members\u2019 meeting will be held online on Wednesday, November 12th<\/sup> @ 9:30-11:00 am. The event features two expert presentations exploring how solar and energy storage can enhance building performance, reduce operating costs, and support sustainability goals.<\/p>\n

Are you a non-member but would like to attend? Please use the contact form<\/a> to reach out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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BC Hydro Demand Response & Energy Storage Incentive Offer<\/strong><\/p>\n

Speaker: Alec Zaine, Program Manager, BC Hydro<\/em><\/p>\n

Learn how BC Hydro\u2019s new Energy Storage Incentive Offer can help commercial properties manage peak demand, improve flexibility, and unlock financial savings.<\/p>\n

Solar Energy & Battery Backup for Buildings <\/strong><\/p>\n

Speaker: Rob Baxter, Co-Founder, Vancouver Renewable Energy & SolShare Energy<\/em><\/p>\n

Discover insights from BOMA BC\u2019s new Solar Energy Guide\u2014a practical resource for property managers exploring solar retrofits and back-up battery systems.<\/p>\n

Updates from the Greater Victoria 2030 District & BOMA BC<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hear the latest on local programs, partnerships, and upcoming opportunities to support high-performance, low-carbon buildings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Why Attend<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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  • Learn about BC Hydro\u2019s latest demand response and energy storage incentives.<\/li>\n
  • Discover how solar retrofits can reduce operating costs and emissions.<\/li>\n
  • Gain practical insights from leaders in BC\u2019s clean energy sector.<\/li>\n
  • Connect with peers advancing high-performance buildings across Greater Victoria.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Speakers:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Alec Zaine is a Program Manager at BC Hydro<\/strong> where he currently leads demand response initiatives for business customers. Over his five and a half years with the utility, Alec has developed a deep interest in clean energy and the effective use of electricity. He\u2019s particularly passionate about how demand response.
\nLearn how BC Hydro\u2019s new Energy Storage Incentive Offer can help commercial properties manage peak demand, improve flexibility, and unlock financial savings.<\/p>\n

Rob Baxter is a co-founder of Vancouver Renewable Energy<\/strong> where he has provided consulting, design, marketing and project management services for renewable energy systems. \u00a0As part of that role he helped initiate and complete the first grid-tie photovoltaic install in the city of Vancouver. He also founded and continues to lead SolShare Energy, the first community investment solar project in BC.<\/p>\n

BOMA BC\u2019s Solar Energy Guide<\/strong><\/p>\n

This new guide offers practical insights for property managers looking to reduce operating costs and improve sustainability. The guide explains how solar energy systems\u2014especially photovoltaic (PV)\u2014can be easily retrofitted to most commercial buildings, even in BC\u2019s cloudy climate. It outlines mounting options for flat and sloped roofs, utility approval processes, and key financial incentives, including rebates and tax credits. With typical payback periods under 10 years and strong returns, solar is a smart investment. The guide also covers battery storage, demand charge reduction, and contractor selection to help ensure smooth implementation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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