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Thursday, October 13, 2005, 7:30AM to 5:00PM,
at
Algonquin College
D-Building, Salon A., 1385 Woodroffe
Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
07:15-07:55
· Registration and Continental Breakfast
07:55-08:00
·
Organizers’ Introductory Remarks.
08:00-08:10
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Welcome Statement by
Morris Uremovich, Executive Dean, Faculty of
Technology and Trade, Algonquin College.
08:10-08:30
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Official Opening by Steve Finnagan,
Academic
Chair of Electronics and Electro-Mechanical Studies Department, Faculty of Trade
and Technology, Algonquin College
08:30-10:00·
Tutorial: Application of Information and Communications
Technology (ICT) Ontario's Electricity System by
Nicholas Ingman, Team Lead, Customer Information
Management Technology & Infrastructure, Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)
This tutorial will
provide an overview of Ontario’s power system and electricity markets
and the key role of the IESO’s Information Technology and Infrastructure
Division. It will be discussed areas such as real and non-teal time
systems, information publishing systems, application architecture and
the technologies used to support these systems.
10:00-10:15
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Networking and Refreshment Break
10:15-11:15
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Introduction to Use of RETScreen by
Gregory J. Leng,
Head, RETScreen International,
NRCAN
Learn how to use RETScreen International Clean Energy Project
Analysis Software, a free international innovative and unique energy
awareness, decision support and capacity building tool supported by
NRCan, NASA, UNEP, CIDA and many others. The core of the tool consists
of a standardized and integrated project analysis software which can be
used world-wide to evaluate the energy production, life-cycle costs and
greenhouse gas emission reductions for various types of proposed energy
efficient and renewable energy technologies compared to conventional
energy projects. In addition to the software, the tool includes product,
cost and international weather databases; an online manual; a case study
based college/university-level training course and electronic textbook;
and an Internet-based Marketplace.
11:15-12:15
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HR Outlook and Activity in the Electrical Industry:
Results of the CEA Study and Suggested Action Items by
Catherine Cottingham, Canadian Electricity Association
(CEA)
Any lapse in the reliable supply of electricity has devastating
consequences for the entire Canadian economy. Considering the central
role played by the electricity sector in the Canadian economy —
supplying Canadians with electricity and fuelling other industries —
risks posed due to projected retirement in the industry need to be
addressed on an industry-wide basis. Ensuring an adequate skilled
workforce is imperative. The CEA, in partnership with Human Resources
and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC), commissioned a comprehensive
human resources study in 2004 to provide a thorough overview of human
resources challenges and opportunities for the Canadian electricity
sector. The findings will assist in the development of a forward-looking
human resource strategy. The resulting report “Keeping the Future
Bright” was published in 2005.
12:15-13:30·
Lunch
12:15-13:30·
Lunch Discussion: Power and High Technology Market Outlook by
Eric R. Dormer, Ottawa Talent Initiative
13:30-17:00 ·
Tours:
13:30-14:30
· Tour to Algonquin College
Optophotonics, Telecom and Electrical Labs
14:30-17:00 · Field Visit to the
Energy Ottawa Chaudiere Falls Heritage
Generating Station (remote monitoring and control system at this fully
automated site). Location:
The meeting point for the Field Visit transportation
(bus) is at
Algonquin
College,
Advanced
Technology,
D-Building, Salon A.,
1385 Woodroffe Avenue.
Parking: Please use the Visitors Parking. (to see its
location, please click
here)
The
visitors should wear long pants, and non-slip closed toed, low heel
shoes. The plant facility will provide the visitors with the hard hats.
Note: Any revision to the above schedule will be
promptly displayed.
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