This session is designed for building owners, managers and developers who want to understand how district energy can help achieve sustainability and financial goals.

What You'll Learn:

• Gain a clear understanding of district energy, the City of Edmonton's District Energy Strategy, and the Downtown District Energy Initiative, which started operations in September 2025.
• Explore real-world district energy implementation in the Canadian context through insights from the Building Decarbonization Alliance
• Discover how connecting to the Downtown District Energy Initiative can help you achieve building-level sustainability and efficiency targets.
• Learn about the operational and technical strengths provided by EPCOR, the trusted and experienced design, build, finance, operate, maintain partner for District Energy Downtown.
• Hear from Qualico Properties about Station Lands and the potential integration of district energy into its new master planned downtown development.
• Understand where district energy service is planned and if your building(s) falls in or near the proposed service area, and other options to connect.
• Prepare your operations teams for our next sessions, which map out the specific pathway to connect to the district energy network.

Moderator:

Tanya Doran – Principal, Carbon Lead Western Canada, Stantec

Panelists:

• Christian Felske – Director, Renewable Energy Systems, City of Edmonton
• Stefan Ford – District Energy Operations Manager, EPCOR
• Aurélie Vérin – Policy Lead, Building Decarbonization Alliance
• Ulf-Hilmar Hahn – VP Development, Northern Alberta & B.C., Qualico

Public Transit Information:

The Citadel is easily accessed by LRT through the Capital Line, Metro Line or Valley Line, with direct Pedway access through Churchill Station. Extensive bus service is also available Downtown.

Parking Information:
Parking at the Citadel Theatre is limited. Attendees are encouraged to consider nearby downtown parking options, including:

• Citadel Theatre Underground Parking – Limited spots available; first-come, first-served.
• Royal Alberta Museum Parking – 109 St & 99 Ave, Edmonton, AB
• EPCOR Tower Parking – 10423 101 St NW, Edmonton, AB
• Street Parking – Metered street parking is available throughout the downtown core.

We recommend planning extra time to find parking and allow for a short walk to the theatre.

This session is your opportunity to see firsthand how District Energy can help your building participate in a sustainable downtown energy future. Don't miss it!