1. November 5th, 2008UofA Energy Club1 Presented by UofA Energy Club Co-Presidents: J. Ryan Saunders & Nathan Miller Response to: Energy Cost Escalation/Peak Oil

2. November 5th, 2008UofA Energy Club2 Who we are University-based student group Our Mission: “Promote energy awareness in the University community and to explore solutions that meet society's energy requirements. These solutions could include new economic, technological and sociological mechanisms that align global energy demand with our generation capability.” University of Alberta energyclub

3. November 5th, 2008UofA Energy Club3 Why we are here Reviewed administration's definition of and position on “Peak Oil” Peak Oil: “The point in time when the maximum rate of global petroleum production is reached” Discuss Peak Oil, and it’s influence on municipal operations for the City of Edmonton. University of Alberta energyclub

4. November 5th, 2008UofA Energy Club4

5. November 5th, 2008UofA Energy Club5 City of Edmonton Forecasts What we liked: Consideration of Oil Prices influence on municipal operations LEED Silver requirement for new City of Edmonton buildings $30 million Energy Management Revolving Fund Development of a Sustainable Fleet strategy City recognized that an increase in energy prices could erode the standard of living of some Edmontonians, and that these price increases could cause a shift to alternative energy sources. University of Alberta energyclub

6. November 5th, 2008UofA Energy Club6 City of Edmonton Forecasts University of Alberta energyclub

7. November 5th, 2008UofA Energy Club7 Supply vs. Demand Source: United States Energy Information Agency www.eia.doe.gov University of Alberta energyclub

8. November 5th, 2008UofA Energy Club8 Global Oil Discoveries University of Alberta energyclub Source: Association for the Study of Peak Oil www.peakoil.net

9. November 5th, 2008UofA Energy Club9 Oil Consumption per Capita University of Alberta energyclub Source: United States Energy Information Agency www.eia.doe.gov

10. November 5th, 2008UofA Energy Club10 Oil Consumption per Capita % Change Source: United States Energy Information Agency www.eia.doe.gov

11. November 5th, 2008UofA Energy Club11 Brief Review Supply of & Demand for oil has been increasing yearly. In 2007 demand outstripped supply. Oil production has exceeded global oil discoveries since 1984 Canada and The United States are the highest per capita energy users China and India have drastically increased their demand for energy, and have the capability to significantly effect global energy markets. University of Alberta energyclub

12. November 5th, 2008UofA Energy Club12 Opportunities for Edmonton Build-up not out Dense commercial and residential development Revitalize downtown core Development of City Airport Embrace sustainable technologies Support policy change Educate the community on the benefits of these technologies Continue capital infusion into public transit Energy efficiency retrofits and energy audits University of Alberta energyclub

13. November 5th, 2008UofA Energy Club13 University of Alberta energyclub THANK YOU!! Energy Club Contact Information: www.ualberta.ca/~energyua J. Ryan Saunders: rrs1@ualberta.carrs1@ualberta.ca Nathan Miller: nmiller@ualberta.canmiller@ualberta.ca