In 2003 Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), with assistance from the U.S.-based Geothermal Heat Pump Consortium and the Canadian Electricity Association (CEA), established the Canadian GeoExchange Coalition (CGC) in Montreal. The groups goals include marketing and gaining acceptance for heat pump products with consumers, working with governments to overcome barriers and providing training for contractors and their installers. The group began offering comprehensive training programs for installers, designers (residential and commercial) and borehole field drillers in January. For more information, call (514) 807-7559 or visit www.geo-exchange.ca. A major international geothermal conference and trade show is planned for Vancouver March 7-9. Hosted by GeoExchange B.C., the International GeoExchange Conference and Trade Show will take place at the Hilton Vancouver Metrotown in Burnaby, B.C. Call 1-800-555-1099, ext. 2, or visit www.geoexchangebc.ca for more information.
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