Working together to address Saskatchewan’s Building Decarbonization Challenge
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
(Regina, February 19, 2025) - The Regina and Saskatoon ASHRAE chapters are collaborating to host a building decarbonization conference in Regina, Saskatchewan for October 2025. This conference will be called ‘BuildGreen Saskatchewan’. We are proud to share the information about this conference with the newly minted website at www.buildgreenprairie.com.
The goal of this conference is to bring all stakeholders, including government agencies and regulators, utility providers, members of the design & construction teams, first nations communities, building owners and operators and maintenance personnel together to address how we decarbonize our building sector in Saskatchewan. The closer we get to the energy sharing of natural ecosystems the less energy waste there will be in the systems we build.
Saskatchewan has a particular challenge, with an energy emission factor of 660 grams CO2e/KWH compared to the national average of 100 g/kWh. Our approach will be different from that of other provinces.
Our built environment—the very infrastructures we depend on—faces mounting pressure from increasing heat domes, flooding and drought conditions. It's now crucial to champion sustainable buildings and infrastructure that can not only withstand but thrive within our unique Saskatchewan environment.
We need to cooperate to close the opportunity gaps that hinder practical solutions to Saskatchewan's distinct needs.
Development of the BuildGreen Saskatchewan conference website is the first step to fostering a collaborative approach to address building decarbonization.
Our diverse array of stakeholders will together forge a path toward creating sustainable and resilient building infrastructure tailored for Saskatchewan. This is more than a conference. It is a call to action that will redefine a collaborative approach to sustainability in the face of a changing climate.
CONTACTS FOR THE MEDIA
Ayo Daniel Abiola, P.Eng, CDP (ASHRAE)
Chair, BuildGreen Saskatchewan Conference
email: ashraeconf@gmail.com
Tyler Gamble
President, Regina Chapter of ASHRAE
email: ashraeregina@gmail.com
Kyle Harasyn
President, Saskatoon Chapter of ASHRAE
email: c102@ashrae.net
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