May 21, 2009
Conservation Council of New Brunswick News Release
For immediate publication
Fredericton – Dr. Christine Wörlen, independent renewable energy consultant to governments around the world, and former head of the German Renewable Energy Agency will give a public talk on maximizing the use of renewable energy at the Conservation Council of New Brunswick this Thursday, May 21st at 7pm. Dr. Wörlen will also hold meetings with political, government, and utility officials during her visit.
“This is a wonderful opportunity to learn from the German renewable energy experience.” said Julie Michaud, Climate Action Coordinator with the Conservation Council of New Brunswick. “Germany leads the world in the development of renewable energy, and the benefits aren’t just limited to reduced greenhouse gas emissions. Germany’s eco-economy has also created 250,000 green jobs. Renewable energy is actually one of the primary drivers of the strong and resilient German economy.”
Michaud added that it’s important to invest in renewable energy despite the current economic situation. With the Chief Economist for CIBC World Markets forecasting oil prices to hit $225 a barrel by 2012, the cost savings on fuel purchases for power generation will make renewable energy one of the most important tools to help us bounce back from the recession.
“New Brunswick has an incredible opportunity to drive its economy while at the same time reducing greenhouse gas emissions.” said Michaud. “There’s no lack of renewable energy resources in this province. Our solar and wind resources are actually better than what’s available in Germany!”
The presentation will take place at 7pm this Thursday, May 21st at the Conservation Council of New Brunswick located at 180 St. John Street. Dr. Wörlen’s visit is being co-sponsored by the Conservation Council, the Canadian Climate Action Network, and the Heinrich Böll Foundation.
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Contact:
Julie Michaud
Climate Action Coordinator
(506) 458-8747
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