Public meeting about Georgetown net zero assessment project on September 25

The UPEI Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering—Future Urban and Energy Lab for Sustainability (FUEL-S) and the PEI Energy Corporation will host a public town hall meeting on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, from 6 to 8 pm, at the Georgetown Inn to discuss the progress of the ongoing Georgetown net zero assessment project.

During the meeting, the summary of the almost year-long work will be presented and reviewed, and upcoming initiatives discussed, said Dr. Kuljeet Grewal, principal investigator and founder of the FUEL-S lab, and an assistant professor in the Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering.

“This is a chance for community members to ask questions, share suggestions, and help shape Georgetown’s future as we move toward sustainability and resilience,” he said.

Announced on October 6, 2023, the Georgetown net zero assessment project is a first step towards an ambitious initiative aimed at becoming the first net-zero community in Prince Edward Island. It involves a series of strategies and measures to evaluate energy consumption, increase energy efficiency, and promote the use of renewable energy sources going forward. This project aligns with the province’s commitment to environmental stewardship and has the potential to improve quality of life, enhance the local economy, and secure a sustainable future for generations to come.

For more information, contact Dr. Grewal at kgrewal@upei.ca.