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Join us for an exclusive lunch and learn that could transform how you view energy in your greenhouse operation.
As the greenhouse industry faces mounting pressures from higher energy costs, lack of energy capacity, and evolving regulations, the most successful operations are discovering a powerful truth: energy isn’t just an unavoidable expense – it’s your most controllable input for driving both crop performance and profitability.
October 8th, 2025
11:45 am - 1:45 pm
Marriott On the Falls
Peninsula Room, Lobby Level
6755 Fallsview Blvd
Niagara Falls
› Complimentary Buffet Lunch
› Panel Discussion
› Live Platform Demo
Through our expert panel discussion featuring leaders from St. David Greenhouse, IESO, Enbridge, and RBC, you’ll discover how proactive energy management is both essential and revolutionizing greenhouse operations.
Plus, explore real-world applications of an EMIS (Energy Management Information System) with Envirally – the AI-powered platform helping greenhouse owners optimize their energy strategy and boost their bottom line.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with industry peers and learn actionable strategies that could save your operation thousands while improving your yields.
Gary Toupin
RBC
Director, Senior Commercial Markets, Agriculture
Kevin Yates
Enbridge
Supervisor Energy Conservation – Industrial Sales
Maarty Hendriksen
St. David’s Hydroponics
Grower
Vicki Gagnon
IESO
Business Advisor, Retrofit Program
11:45 am
Registration & Networking Buffet
12:15 pm
Panel Discussion: Practical Strategies and Programs to Reduce Energy Costs for Greenhouse Operations
Join our expert panel featuring representatives from a local greenhouse grower, IESO, Enbridge, and RBC as they share cost-reduction programs and energy management tools from their unique perspectives. Learn about available incentives, financing options, and industry best practices to help your operation reduce energy expenses.
12:45 pm
Live Demo: Case Study: How an Energy Management Information System helps control and reduce energy costs – Envirally in action
Discover how EMISs – Energy Management Information Systems – can transform your energy management approach. The IESO is promoting them as a critical tool for the greenhouse industry and offers up to $50,000 in funding for implementation. See a live demonstration of Envially, an EMIS solution designed for large energy users like greenhouses, with support from the Ontario Centre of Innovation.
1:15 pm
Coffee & Informal Networking with Panelists
What You’ll Gain:
› Learn agricultural best practices for managing energy in greenhouses
› Discover incentives and initiatives from IESO and Enbridge available to greenhouse owners
› Understand the role financial institutions can play in reducing energy costs
› See how effective energy management directly impacts profitability
› Experience a live demonstration of energy management technology in action
› Connect with industry peers and energy experts
