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    We Can Work It Out: Community Engagement Around Renewable Energy Projects

    Tuesday, October 22, 2024
    4:15 PM – 5:00 PM MT
    Location: Palomino D, BMO Centre

      Concurrent Session Moderator(s)

    • Brandy Giannetta

      Director, Environment and Community Relations
      Boralex Inc
      Milton, Ontario, Canada

      • Concurrent Session Speaker(s)

    • Darcy Allen (he/him/his)

      Energy, Utility and Policy Specialist
      Farmer’s Advocate Office
      Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

    • Mike Enright (he/him/his)

      Senior Manager, Renewable Development
      Invenergy
      Toronto, Ontario, Canada

    • Jason Schneider

      Director
      Rural Municipalities of Alberta
      Vulcan, Alberta, Canada

    As the electricity transition proceeds, more engagement will be required with rural municipalities and other host communities across Canada. While it is easy enough to ask someone to "try to see it my way," project timelines are often short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting. This panel will provide attendees with tricks and tools for effective community engagement while delving deeper into the motivations behind some community questions and concerns. Attendees will gain valuable insights to foster effective dialogue in renewable energy projects.