A seminar presented by a panel of industry experts

The Utility Jolt!

De-Regulation of Hydro... doomed to power outages? Skyrocketing heating costs! Water Conservation... don't let your money go down the drain!

Tuesday, March 20, 2001
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Ramada Plaza Hotel
185 Yorkland Blvd., Toronto, Ontario
(Sheppard Ave. E. & Hwy. 404)

SEMINAR OUTLINE
What will be the impact of these energy-related factors on a condominium's operating expenses?

Oil ...
With heating costs this winter almostdouble over last year, condo owners are jolted by their financial vulnerability tied to the price of a barrel of oil. Issues like superior insulation and energy-efficiency can't be ignored any longer.

Hydro ...
De-regulation of the electricity industry has broken down the old monopoly held by Ontario Hydro for the provision of electricity in Ontario. How can condo directors choose competitive pricing without compromising reliability and safety?

Water ...
How can directors take advantage of joint government/private sector programs to reduce energy consumption and pollution - by implementing mechanical system upgrades and water-efficient technologies - while realizing long-term savings?

Gas ...
Astronomical increases in heating costs has left condo owners gasping. How high will prices climb? How has de-regulation of the natural gas industry a few years ago impacted on your heating bills? What's in store for the future?

EXPERT SPEAKERS

George Bober
Ontario Power Generation
Receive an update on electricity deregulation in Ontario and the issues of concern to electricity purchasers. Mr. Bober will provide insight into how purchasers can address price and volume risks inherent in competitive electricity markets.

Heinrich Feister
Better Buildings Partnership
In a joint public- and private-sector program, BBP helps buildings achieve healthy reductions in their energy consumption. Learn how to improve building performance, lower maintenance costs while reducing your building's environmental impact.

Roman Kaszczij
Toronto Works, Waste
Author of "Toronto Water Efficiency Plan", Roman will speak on the City's aim to reduce water use by at least 15% by the year 2017 and how condominiums can prepare their own water efficiency programs ... resulting in savings of up to 30% of your water bills.

Masoud Almassi and Adrian St. Kipps
Enbridge Consumers Gas
A look from the experts on the de-regulation of the gas industry, and insights on natural gas pricing for Toronto consumers. What have been the results? How can the Enbridge MultiChoice Energy Efficiency Program help condominiums?

Peter Leong (Seminar Moderator)
Cockrane Engineering
Past President of CCI-Toronto, Peter brings his engineering experience and 15 years' background in condominiums to offer building sciences, structural, mechanical and electrical engineering, project construction management services across Canada.