Community forum on investing in clean energy coming to Nelson

A community forum on investing in clean energy coming to Nelson.

Ever wonder how small towns manage to find the funds needed to kickstart innovative new ventures?

Are you concerned about the West Kootenay’s environmental future?

Then you won’t want to miss the third in the Forum Series of gathering on Thursday, April 6 in Nelson. Come out to the Nelson Chamber of Commerce offices in the restored Nelson Railroad Station at 7PM, for speakers and discussion on topics that will include:

— Community investment co-ops (Creston has one)

— Community energy co-ops

— Leadership to facilitate the transition

Everyone’s welcome.

Sponsor’s for this event include the Selkirk College Mir Centre for Peace, the West Kootenay Eco Society, the Nelson & District Credit Union, the Upper Columbia Cooperative Council, the Community Energy Association, the Citizens Climate Lobby, and the Nelson & District Chamber of Commerce.

For further info, contact Madelyn, at (250) 505-4122

If you’re interested in green energy, here’s a useful report.