EFC’s Atlantic Region Environment & Sustainability Panel

September 15, 2024

Join EFC’s Atlantic Region for their first ever Environment and Sustainability Panel event on October 9, 2024 in Dartmouth, NS.

EFC President and CEO Carol McGlogan will be joined by industry experts Mark MacDonald with Catalyst Sales & Marketing, and Temi Udo-Affia with the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources and Renewables as they discuss electrification, energy efficiency, and grid decarbonization and how this will open up opportunities for EFC members to contribute to Canada’s net-zero commitment.

The event will be moderated by Atlantic Region Executive Committee Chair, Nathan Salmon, Rexel. A question and answer session and discussion will follow.

Go HERE for more information

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