Programme

Registration and refreshments

Chair's opening remarks

Forecasting the future of small hydro within British Columbia by generating a holistic overview of the energy market across the province ahead of major changes

• Delivering up-to-the-minute assessment of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) developments in BC and how the energy and small hydro sectors may be affected

• Exploring current and potential energy production and incentive plans within BC to uncover expansion opportunities that can be exploited

• Considering stakeholder implications: industry, provincial and federal government, First Nations, private citizens and others

• Contrasting short-term vs. long-term considerations: optimizing the Province’s chances for further growth

Exploring potential for a regional market space within the North America small hydro sector and the potential benefits that it would hold

• Delivering an overview of the current state of markets within the different Canadian provinces to explore the potential for cross-provincial cooperation

• Analyzing the extent to which provinces already cooperate and work together in a regional market space to ascertain exactly what progress has been made in this area

• Uncovering examples of companies that work both across provinces and/or internationally to uncover practical issues which are encountered

• Evaluating benefits of establishing a more concrete regional market space such as improved trading capabilities

• Exploring realistic requirements of a regional market space such as eligibility criteria, portfolio standards and regional legislation and whether these are surmountable

Panel Discussion: Building comprehensive business strategies to deal with impending legislative and market changes by reviewing current uncertainties in British Columbia

• Providing insight into how companies predict market dynamics and when they determine that pre-emptive action is required

• Scrutinizing contrasting political attitudes towards the renewable energy sector to exact the impact a new government will have on your company

• Investigating internal team structures to see common sector-wide management of market and political analysis

• Analyzing contingency plans companies have previously used to successfully negotiate unpredictable times that your company can adapt and implement

• Uncovering current operations undertaken by companies within British Colombia to highlight how you can minimize risk

• Anticipating both major political and market alterations to help you adequately prepare for the worst

Morning refreshments and networking

Scrutinizing changes to ramping regulations to ensure you are meeting requirements but still optimizing energy yield from your projects

• Reviewing regulations around ramping to clarify exactly what is expected from your project management

• Examining how and why ramping is a “revolution in environmental modeling” by extrapolating long-term benefits

• Exploring the effects of up-ramping and down-ramping respectively to explain the need for ramping regulations

• Determining how to set ramping just right so that you can effectively navigate the contradictory needs of your project management

• Investigating dissipation and bypassing as a result of ramping by reviewing case study experiences

Uncovering untapped potential for hydro projects through the rehabilitation of existing infrastructures

• Exposing possibilities behind rehabilitation of existing dams, canals and pipelines that are currently not used for energy generation

• Delivering an overview of potential locations that can be utilized, especially in the USA, to uncover the potential for energy production

• Examining how utilizing existing structures instead of constructing new projects is more economical, environmentally friendly and time effective

• Analyzing case studies of projects that have spawned from site rehabilitations to outline the cost-effectiveness in doing so

• Investigating governmental perspectives on site rehabilitation and highlighting incentives that exist to assist their development

• Outlining problems that have been encountered in the establishment of such projects to help you avoid complications

Speed Networking

Our version of speed-dating for business is an unparalleled networking opportunity. Bring plenty of business cards – you’ll be meeting a large selection of the conference attendees in a packed formal networking session that gives you the chance to identify key peers and business partners; schedule meetings; or arrange times to continue conversations. Participation in this session is optional, but is sure to enhance your conference experience by ensuring you make the connections you need on day 1.

Lunch and networking

Exploring hydrokinetic projects to fully analyze its potential as a renewable energy resource

• Describing technological differences between ‘zero head’ hydrokinetic projects with traditional run-of-river projects

• Exposing the ease with which hydrokinetic projects are set up due to their lack of dams or barrages and the reduced impact that they have on the environment

• Examining existing hydrokinetic projects across Canada and internationally to see how widely established they are in which locations

• Explaining the development of Marine Renewable Energy Standards for this new industry

Case Study: Outlining differences between run-of-river projects and Ocean Hydro projects to expose this alternative project type

• Providing an overview of the marine hydro sector to determine the extensiveness of existing projects

• Exploring potential for new tidal projects by evaluating untapped areas in North America

• Reviewing case studies of existing projects to determine likely project life and typical annual yield

• Comparing and contrasting marine hydro projects with small run-of-river hydro projects to expose differences in technology and plant management

• Evaluating challenges surrounding marine hydro projects that have been encountered by those working in the field

• Examining the extent to which regulatory requirements differ to more traditional small hydro plants

• Delivering an overview of the marine hydro sector to identify key contacts and associations you need to become involved with

Examining the Importance of Cumulative Impact Assessment in project planning: Just Do It

• Investigating changing and rising expectations on hydropower developers, including small project developers, with regards to sustainability and environmental safeguards

• Balancing public and interested parties expectations on developers to adopt “current best practice” which may go well beyond the current legal and permitting requirements

• Reviewing significant repercussions that ignoring this expectation can have on the developer and the local industry through a variety of channels

• Outlining importance of carrying out up-front cumulative environmental impact assessment in order to meet stakeholder requirements

• Highlighting how proper planning, a structured approach and a qualified team will bring predictability to overall project planning and lower the project’s risk profile, thereby reducing time and expense for a CEIA

• Analyzing typical TOR for a CEIA, including: 1) Screening; 2) Detailed Assessment; and 3) Operational Rules

Afternoon refreshments and networking

Chair's summation and close of day one

Chair's opening remarks

Forecasting the future of small hydro within British Columbia by generating a holistic overview of the energy market across the province ahead of major changes

• Delivering up-to-the-minute assessment of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) developments in BC and how the energy and small hydro sectors may be affected

• Exploring current and potential energy production and incentive plans within BC to uncover expansion opportunities that can be exploited

• Considering stakeholder implications: industry, provincial and federal government, First Nations, private citizens and others

• Contrasting short-term vs. long-term considerations: optimizing the Province’s chances for further growth

Exploring potential for a regional market space within the North America small hydro sector and the potential benefits that it would hold

• Delivering an overview of the current state of markets within the different Canadian provinces to explore the potential for cross-provincial cooperation

• Analyzing the extent to which provinces already cooperate and work together in a regional market space to ascertain exactly what progress has been made in this area

• Uncovering examples of companies that work both across provinces and/or internationally to uncover practical issues which are encountered

• Evaluating benefits of establishing a more concrete regional market space such as improved trading capabilities

• Exploring realistic requirements of a regional market space such as eligibility criteria, portfolio standards and regional legislation and whether these are surmountable

Panel Discussion: Building comprehensive business strategies to deal with impending legislative and market changes by reviewing current uncertainties in British Columbia

• Providing insight into how companies predict market dynamics and when they determine that pre-emptive action is required

• Scrutinizing contrasting political attitudes towards the renewable energy sector to exact the impact a new government will have on your company

• Investigating internal team structures to see common sector-wide management of market and political analysis

• Analyzing contingency plans companies have previously used to successfully negotiate unpredictable times that your company can adapt and implement

• Uncovering current operations undertaken by companies within British Colombia to highlight how you can minimize risk

• Anticipating both major political and market alterations to help you adequately prepare for the worst

Morning refreshments and networking

Scrutinizing changes to ramping regulations to ensure you are meeting requirements but still optimizing energy yield from your projects

• Reviewing regulations around ramping to clarify exactly what is expected from your project management

• Examining how and why ramping is a “revolution in environmental modeling” by extrapolating long-term benefits

• Exploring the effects of up-ramping and down-ramping respectively to explain the need for ramping regulations

• Determining how to set ramping just right so that you can effectively navigate the contradictory needs of your project management

• Investigating dissipation and bypassing as a result of ramping by reviewing case study experiences

Uncovering untapped potential for hydro projects through the rehabilitation of existing infrastructures

• Exposing possibilities behind rehabilitation of existing dams, canals and pipelines that are currently not used for energy generation

• Delivering an overview of potential locations that can be utilized, especially in the USA, to uncover the potential for energy production

• Examining how utilizing existing structures instead of constructing new projects is more economical, environmentally friendly and time effective

• Analyzing case studies of projects that have spawned from site rehabilitations to outline the cost-effectiveness in doing so

• Investigating governmental perspectives on site rehabilitation and highlighting incentives that exist to assist their development

• Outlining problems that have been encountered in the establishment of such projects to help you avoid complications

Speed Networking

Our version of speed-dating for business is an unparalleled networking opportunity. Bring plenty of business cards – you’ll be meeting a large selection of the conference attendees in a packed formal networking session that gives you the chance to identify key peers and business partners; schedule meetings; or arrange times to continue conversations. Participation in this session is optional, but is sure to enhance your conference experience by ensuring you make the connections you need on day 1.

Lunch and networking

Exploring hydrokinetic projects to fully analyze its potential as a renewable energy resource

• Describing technological differences between ‘zero head’ hydrokinetic projects with traditional run-of-river projects

• Exposing the ease with which hydrokinetic projects are set up due to their lack of dams or barrages and the reduced impact that they have on the environment

• Examining existing hydrokinetic projects across Canada and internationally to see how widely established they are in which locations

• Explaining the development of Marine Renewable Energy Standards for this new industry

Case Study: Outlining differences between run-of-river projects and Ocean Hydro projects to expose this alternative project type

• Providing an overview of the marine hydro sector to determine the extensiveness of existing projects

• Exploring potential for new tidal projects by evaluating untapped areas in North America

• Reviewing case studies of existing projects to determine likely project life and typical annual yield

• Comparing and contrasting marine hydro projects with small run-of-river hydro projects to expose differences in technology and plant management

• Evaluating challenges surrounding marine hydro projects that have been encountered by those working in the field

• Examining the extent to which regulatory requirements differ to more traditional small hydro plants

• Delivering an overview of the marine hydro sector to identify key contacts and associations you need to become involved with

Examining the Importance of Cumulative Impact Assessment in project planning: Just Do It

• Investigating changing and rising expectations on hydropower developers, including small project developers, with regards to sustainability and environmental safeguards

• Balancing public and interested parties expectations on developers to adopt “current best practice” which may go well beyond the current legal and permitting requirements

• Reviewing significant repercussions that ignoring this expectation can have on the developer and the local industry through a variety of channels

• Outlining importance of carrying out up-front cumulative environmental impact assessment in order to meet stakeholder requirements

• Highlighting how proper planning, a structured approach and a qualified team will bring predictability to overall project planning and lower the project’s risk profile, thereby reducing time and expense for a CEIA

• Analyzing typical TOR for a CEIA, including: 1) Screening; 2) Detailed Assessment; and 3) Operational Rules

Afternoon refreshments and networking

Enhancing abilities to predict the outcome of new projects by reviewing latest methods involved in hydrology estimations

• Analyzing how effectively you are assessing project capability by investigating the methodologies involved in hydrology estimations

• Ensuring you purchase appropriately sized contracts for energy production by improving predictions of your production capacity

• Assessing accuracy surrounding feasibility studies through analysis of past projects

• Quantifying volumetric risk factors involved in small hydropower production to help avoid future complications

• Evaluating variables involved in hydrology estimations to uncover areas that are potentially hindering your efficiency

• Detailing project plan comparisons to help you select between project options

Reviewing a case study of low-head turbine implementation to build a holistic view of these types of projects

• Exploring current and future planned existence of low-head turbine projects to highlight how widely implemented they are and assess competition

• Investigating efficiency of low-head hydro turbines through case study analysis

• Exploring capabilities of low-head turbines to be implemented in canals to clarify exactly where and how they can be utilized

• Scrutinizing differences between projects of different head-heights to expose pros and cons of using low-head turbines

• Evaluating financial implications around using different head heights in order to determine how cost effective different turbines are

• Uncovering personal experiences in turbine installation to gain practical advice on how to manage the complications from purchase, through installation, to equipment management

Chair's opening remarks

Forecasting the future of small hydro within British Columbia by generating a holistic overview of the energy market across the province ahead of major changes

• Delivering up-to-the-minute assessment of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) developments in BC and how the energy and small hydro sectors may be affected

• Exploring current and potential energy production and incentive plans within BC to uncover expansion opportunities that can be exploited

• Considering stakeholder implications: industry, provincial and federal government, First Nations, private citizens and others

• Contrasting short-term vs. long-term considerations: optimizing the Province’s chances for further growth

Exploring potential for a regional market space within the North America small hydro sector and the potential benefits that it would hold

• Delivering an overview of the current state of markets within the different Canadian provinces to explore the potential for cross-provincial cooperation

• Analyzing the extent to which provinces already cooperate and work together in a regional market space to ascertain exactly what progress has been made in this area

• Uncovering examples of companies that work both across provinces and/or internationally to uncover practical issues which are encountered

• Evaluating benefits of establishing a more concrete regional market space such as improved trading capabilities

• Exploring realistic requirements of a regional market space such as eligibility criteria, portfolio standards and regional legislation and whether these are surmountable

Panel Discussion: Building comprehensive business strategies to deal with impending legislative and market changes by reviewing current uncertainties in British Columbia

• Providing insight into how companies predict market dynamics and when they determine that pre-emptive action is required

• Scrutinizing contrasting political attitudes towards the renewable energy sector to exact the impact a new government will have on your company

• Investigating internal team structures to see common sector-wide management of market and political analysis

• Analyzing contingency plans companies have previously used to successfully negotiate unpredictable times that your company can adapt and implement

• Uncovering current operations undertaken by companies within British Colombia to highlight how you can minimize risk

• Anticipating both major political and market alterations to help you adequately prepare for the worst

Morning refreshments and networking

Scrutinizing changes to ramping regulations to ensure you are meeting requirements but still optimizing energy yield from your projects

• Reviewing regulations around ramping to clarify exactly what is expected from your project management

• Examining how and why ramping is a “revolution in environmental modeling” by extrapolating long-term benefits

• Exploring the effects of up-ramping and down-ramping respectively to explain the need for ramping regulations

• Determining how to set ramping just right so that you can effectively navigate the contradictory needs of your project management

• Investigating dissipation and bypassing as a result of ramping by reviewing case study experiences

Uncovering untapped potential for hydro projects through the rehabilitation of existing infrastructures

• Exposing possibilities behind rehabilitation of existing dams, canals and pipelines that are currently not used for energy generation

• Delivering an overview of potential locations that can be utilized, especially in the USA, to uncover the potential for energy production

• Examining how utilizing existing structures instead of constructing new projects is more economical, environmentally friendly and time effective

• Analyzing case studies of projects that have spawned from site rehabilitations to outline the cost-effectiveness in doing so

• Investigating governmental perspectives on site rehabilitation and highlighting incentives that exist to assist their development

• Outlining problems that have been encountered in the establishment of such projects to help you avoid complications

Speed Networking

Our version of speed-dating for business is an unparalleled networking opportunity. Bring plenty of business cards – you’ll be meeting a large selection of the conference attendees in a packed formal networking session that gives you the chance to identify key peers and business partners; schedule meetings; or arrange times to continue conversations. Participation in this session is optional, but is sure to enhance your conference experience by ensuring you make the connections you need on day 1.

Lunch and networking

Exploring hydrokinetic projects to fully analyze its potential as a renewable energy resource

• Describing technological differences between ‘zero head’ hydrokinetic projects with traditional run-of-river projects

• Exposing the ease with which hydrokinetic projects are set up due to their lack of dams or barrages and the reduced impact that they have on the environment

• Examining existing hydrokinetic projects across Canada and internationally to see how widely established they are in which locations

• Explaining the development of Marine Renewable Energy Standards for this new industry

Case Study: Outlining differences between run-of-river projects and Ocean Hydro projects to expose this alternative project type

• Providing an overview of the marine hydro sector to determine the extensiveness of existing projects

• Exploring potential for new tidal projects by evaluating untapped areas in North America

• Reviewing case studies of existing projects to determine likely project life and typical annual yield

• Comparing and contrasting marine hydro projects with small run-of-river hydro projects to expose differences in technology and plant management

• Evaluating challenges surrounding marine hydro projects that have been encountered by those working in the field

• Examining the extent to which regulatory requirements differ to more traditional small hydro plants

• Delivering an overview of the marine hydro sector to identify key contacts and associations you need to become involved with

Examining the Importance of Cumulative Impact Assessment in project planning: Just Do It

• Investigating changing and rising expectations on hydropower developers, including small project developers, with regards to sustainability and environmental safeguards

• Balancing public and interested parties expectations on developers to adopt “current best practice” which may go well beyond the current legal and permitting requirements

• Reviewing significant repercussions that ignoring this expectation can have on the developer and the local industry through a variety of channels

• Outlining importance of carrying out up-front cumulative environmental impact assessment in order to meet stakeholder requirements

• Highlighting how proper planning, a structured approach and a qualified team will bring predictability to overall project planning and lower the project’s risk profile, thereby reducing time and expense for a CEIA

• Analyzing typical TOR for a CEIA, including: 1) Screening; 2) Detailed Assessment; and 3) Operational Rules

Afternoon refreshments and networking

Maximizing investment potential for small hydro projects by identifying what makes them attractive to investors

• Exploring how to find and approach potential investors by reviewing the sector and how they find out about projects they wish to invest in

• Assessing the small hydro sector through the eyes of investors to uncover why they are interested in certain projects

• Highlighting key facets of project plans that are a magnet for investment which you should showcase when trying to draw in financial interest (including Power Purchase Agreements (PPA), full feasibility studies and financial models)

• Exposing deterrents to investment that can ruin your chances of securing financial input

• Investigating projects that secure financial backing to establish how they achieved this and what you can learn from them

• Evaluating long-term project development strategies to determine which projects are successful in securing long-term investments

• Pinpointing techniques in the financial market to help make your projects more marketable to the financial world

Case study: Reviewing successful financial planning for small hydro projects to help you build a comprehensive end-to-end strategy

• Analyzing the entire process involved in finding, negotiating and securing energy production contracts

• Evaluating differences between short and long-term loans to determine the pros and cons of each

• Deconstructing a comprehensive long-term financial strategy to expose key features to ensuring profit throughout

• Investigating how to manage different variables in profit prediction to ensure you have a realistic outlook on future income

• Exploring capacity for reinvestment to maximize growth and developments of your wider energy portfolio

• Assessing the renewable energy sector from a financial standpoint to improve communication and cooperation between partners

• Uncovering typical costs involved in long-term project management to help you avoid unforeseen costs