From Washington, D.C. to Duncan B.C.: The International Collective Biofuels Conference Comes to Vancouver Island, Canada!

What: The first Collective Biofuels Conference (CBC) to be held in Canada features 20 workshops on sustainable community-scale biofuels - from grass-roots initiatives to successful business case studies from across North America.

Talks will cover all aspects of biofuel production, distribution, and use, including technical aspects of safe biodiesel production, the mechanics of maintaining a bio-fueled vehicle, running an alternative fuel gas station, and a business development workshop facilitated by our Conference Gold Sponsor, Vancity. See the Collective Biofuels Conference webpage for a complete listing.

Keynote: Lyle Estill, co-founder of Piedmont Biofuels. His talk, "Biodiesel's New Leaf" will cover the success stories and failures of community scale fuel production. Lyle is also the author of Biodiesel Power and Small is Possible - Life in a Local Economy. His third book, Industrial Evolution; Community Solutions for a Low Carbon Economy, was released in May.

The Conference will kick off with an international film premiere, and will also offer an optional Sunday afternoon cultural tour of a community biofuel plant created in a unique recycling partnership with local government, wine tastings and dinner at a local organic farm (for a nominal fee).

Who: The CBC brings renewable energy experts, enthusiasts and interested beginners together to share information on biofuels, with a focus on community-based biodiesel. The CBC’s objective is to share information on alternative fuel initiatives with biofuels professionals, students, Non-Profits and community groups.  

Why: To network with biofuels professionals, other sustainability advocates and learn about innovative alternative energy you can produce in your own backyard!

Hosts: Cowichan Energy Alternatives is a Non-Profit dedicated to sustainable local energy options. The Cowichan Bio-Diesel Co-operative distributes 100% biodiesel made from recycled waste vegetable oil to members as petro-diesel alternatives.

Cost: (2 lunches, 1 dinner, and 1 social event included)
- General Admission Rate: $175.00
- Student/Non-Profit/Co-op Rate: $135.00 
For every person you refer to the CBC, you get a $10 refund on your registration!

For more information or to register please click here or contact CBC coordinator Jessy Bradish by email at jessy@cowichanenergy.org or by phone at +1-250-597-1491.