In partnership with the Toronto Atmospheric Fund, greenTbiz will host Toronto's first LEDiscovery event on March 25-26th, 2008 as a part of the LightSavers program.
What: LEDiscovery
When: March 25th (4:00 pm to 8:00 pm) and 26th, (8:00 am
to 5:00pm) 2008
Where: Salon 107, Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place
(inside Hall B entrance), 100 Princes' Blvd., Toronto
• The March 25th activities are designed for the public and include three LEDiscussions. These presentations on the practical applications of LED technology will occur at 4:30 pm, 5:30 pm and 6:30 pm.
• The March 26th agenda has been developed principally for government and industry representatives.
- Key features include a Manufacturers' Display Forum and technical briefing on LED and adaptive lighting control technology associated with outdoor and interior applications for industrial, institutional, municipal and residential applications(morning)
- Stakeholder meeting to discuss development of a technology assessment protocol (afternoon).
- LEDate sessions, which connect industry personnel with relevant agency and government representatives in a series of highly efficient "speed-meetings." (afternoon)
The LEDiscovery exhibition is an opportunity for professionals and the public to learn and share knowledge about LED (light-emitting diode) and adaptive lighting and control systems. These technologies can reduce electricity consumption dramatically, lasting up to 100,000 hours while reducing energy usage by over 50%. Other benefits include reduced maintenance costs and adjustable colour and intensity (dimming) settings to suit a wide range of site requirements.
The LEDiscovery Forum will feature displays and demonstrations from various LED and Lighting Control manufacturers, as well as the LEDate. The LEDate sessions connect industry personnel with relevant agency and government representatives in a series of highly efficient "speed-meetings".
The March 25th event is supported by the Community Conservation Initiatives Program of the Ontario Ministry of Energy. The March 26th event is supported by the Technology Development Fund of the Ontario Power Authority and the Office of Energy Efficiency, Natural Resources Canada.
For Event information and agenda details, contact Chantal Brundage at 416-697-9000
To arrange interviews, contact: Tina Siegel at 416-972-7401 at ECO - Environmental Communications Options
greenTbiz is a program developed by the Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas or TABIA in an effort to assist the BIAs, their member business and property owners with energy conservation, environmental programs and general education and awareness. (www.greenTbiz.org)
Toronto Atmospheric Fund (TAF) promotes local actions that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollutants. TAF's "LightSavers" program focuses on market transformation opportunities for outdoor LED and adaptive lighting technologies (www.toronto.ca/taf).
