tREX: The Renewable Energy eXperience
Did you know we are surrounded by renewable energy?
Whether it’s green transportation, energy efficient buildings or an urban farm, it’s just a question of taking another look around.
Join Chris and SPEC’s Energy Team in exploring a diverse array of renewable energy assets at Olympic Village and let’s discuss how far down the road we are for a zero fossil fuels future.
Tour Details
Time
All tours run from 6:00pm until around 7:30pm.
Location
Tours start at the Olympic Village Skytrain Station and end at the Creekside Community Centre.
Dates
August 17th – Register here!
September 20th – Register here!
Highlights
False Creek Neighbourhood Energy Utility
Visit this innovative waste thermal energy facility and learn how it uses the neighbourhood sewage to produce heat and eliminate more than 60% of greenhouse gas pollution associated with heating buildings.
Passive Design
Learn what passive design means and see architectural examples around the neighbourhood.
LEED Certification
Understand what it means for a building to be “LEED Certified” and discover how Olympic Village’s LEED Platinum Certification made it the greenest, most energy efficient and sustainable neighbourhood on Earth in 2010.
Solar Powered
Olympic Village is teeming with solar power. See how many panels you can spot during the tour.