Energy & Transportation Team
The health of our planet depends on reducing our energy consumption and shifting to sustainable and renewable energy sources.
SPEC’s Energy & Transportation Team works to educate individuals, businesses, communities, and children about renewable energy, energy conservation and sustainable modes of transportation.
We also advocate at a municipal and provincial level for energy and transportation policies that move us toward energy conservation, responsible energy production and a healthy and just urban environment.
Meetings
Monthly meetings are free and open to the public. We discuss current projects, upcoming events, and share new ideas.
- Third Wednesday of the Month
- 6:00-7:30pm
- Virtual via Google Meet
Current Projects
tREX: The Renewable Energy eXperience
Walking tours around Olympic Village to explore sustainable energy technology.
RED: Renewable Energy Demonstration
Display at Riley Park Community Garden used for educational programs for kids.
CAWS: Climate Action Workshop Series
A series of free workshops to help school aged children in grades 3-9 learn and explore climate change.
Carbon Offsets
Research project conducted by UBC Students in SCIE420. Learn about carbon offsetting.
Past Projects
Right to Dry
2018 research and policy recommendations for the BC Government on homeowner’s and renter’s fundamental right to be able to dry their clothes on a clothesline. Learn More
Zero Fossil Fuels
2014 research on the largest sources of emissions in Vancouver and how to reach zero emissions. Learn More
Go Solar Tours
SPEC installed the first solar panels in Vancouver on Mountain Equipment Coop’s roof on West Broadway. Go Solar Tours were hosted to visit the new location of SPEC’s solar panels. Learn More.
