Canada's Annual Decentralised Energy Forum

October 28-29, 2024 | Fairmont Château Whistler British Columbia

ACHIEVING ENERGY RESILIENCE

The only Canadian industry event that connects industry players to new business and partnership opportunities. Our forum showcases successful innovations that demonstrate the sector’s ability to transition to a sustainable, resilient and affordable energy future. The goal is to accelerate the adoption of these innovations and to integrate them into real projects.

Our energy systems are experiencing a deep transformation driven by changing consumer patterns, natural disasters, economic challenges, and global commitments to reducing our reliance on non-renewable natural resources. The Decentralised Energy Forum unites global leaders that are taking meaningful action towards the development of a resilient and affordable energy future.

Microgrids

Microgrids are clusters of energy systems integrated into buildings and communities including thermal and electrical energy generation and storage. The electrical energy components of a microgrid can operate connected to the distribution grid but are also designed to disconnect (i.e., "island mode") when needed. Benefits include increased resilience, energy accessibility, efficiency gains and deferred capital costs for new transmission capacity.

Virtual Power Plants

A Virtual Power Plant (VPP) is a network of decentralised electrical energy systems (e.g., generation and storage) that are aggregated and managed through a cloud- based controller but remain independent in operation and ownership. Emerging incentives and revenue opportunities are driving adoption of VPPs.

The Age of Prosumers

Prosumers generate energy onsite to meet some or all of their needs. Grid-connected prosumers are becoming more prevalent as more jurisdictions design and adopt new tariff structures that reward electrical energy systems located closer to the consumer, especially if they demonstrate reduced congestion on the grid. Microgrids, battery-to-grid, demand response and efficiency valuation innovations are empowering prosumers.

The Power of Data

Digitalisation is critical to robust and reliable energy infrastructure. Extraordinary innovation opportunities are inherent in the generation, management and consumption of energy. The benefits that can be gained from digital solutions such as predictive analytics, controllers, and automation will create more connected, intelligent, efficient, reliable and sustainable energy systems.

Rethinking Natural Resources

How will the energy transition affect the sustainability of natural resources on the planet? What practices and principles can we adopt to meet the energy demands of a growing global population using fewer resources and and leaving a smaller footprint. Innovations in critical minerals procurement, renewable fuels, and heat pumps are just a few areas of active innovation.

The Workforce Revolution

By 2050, Canada is looking to double or even triple electricity generation to meet the needs of the energy transition. There is an urgent need to develop a highly skilled workforce to meet this unprecedented change for the industry and this requires close collaboration between educational and industry stakeholders.

Highlights from 2023

In 2023, we talked about a new era of energy and the modernisation of decentralised energy systems, addressing the imperative adoption due to the escalating challenges of climate change, and discussing the crucial role of policy and regulations.

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The Right People at the Right Conference

Decentralised Energy Canada (DEC) stands at the forefront of energy innovation. We have been uniting global energy leaders for 20 years and we are Canada’s market access hub for the decentralised energy industry.

Our Decentralised Energy Forum connects industry players across the energy supply chain to new business and partnership opportunities. With technology developers, educators, municipalities, and investors, our conference showcases successful innovations that demonstrate an ability to provide resilient and affordable energy. The goal is to accelerate the adoption of these innovations and to integrate them into real projects.

Participate in this event and gain access to Canada’s most well-connected energy association.

  • What I love about the Decentralised Energy Forum is that it's not another talk shop. From technology providers to investors, it is where today's clean energy trailblazers come together, as a community, to discuss latest trends, overcome challenges and showcase lighthouse success stories for scaling.

    Justin Locke | RMI

  • The Decentralised Energy Forum begets a profound sense of community. From the moment you arrive it's like you've come home. And, like a pebble in a pond -- you can just feel the amplification of possibility.

    Bill Overend | Overview Consulting

  • This annual forum is a rare event that combines a plethora of great attendees with the intimacy that only a smaller event provides - all nestled into a drop dead gorgeous setting. I cannot recommend it highly enough.

    Sean Murphy | Ping Things Inc.

  • The best networking event I attend… every year. Highly interactive - excellent connections that have led to real business.

    Mark Chidwick | eDecisions

  • The Decentralised Energy Forum helped grow our business. We met customers ready to commit to piloting our technology, were connected with grant funding that provided us a place to scale up at a college, and learned a great deal from speakers on the future energy landscape. I felt a strong sense of community and built so many meaningful connections. Highly recommend!

    Keith Cleland | Aqua-Cell Energy

Our Team

  • Sarah Pryor, Event Manager, DEC

  • Crystal Thomson-Dick, Operations Manager, DEC

  • Evelyn Cerda, Pitch Competition Lead, DEC

  • Anouk Kendall, President, DEC

Meet the People Meeting the Challenge

  • Energy Planners
    Technology Developers
    Project Developers
    Innovators
    Investors & Government Funders
    Students
    Academics & Researchers
    Facility Managers
    Policy Makers
    Incubators & Accelerators

  • Find Strategic Partners
    Discover New Technologies
    Gain Market Access
    Participate in Demo Projects
    Discover New R&D Findings
    Meet Investors & Funders