Helping New Brunswickers Save Energy at Home

Saturday – March 18th, 11:00 am

Miles Goff, NB Power

Miles Goff is a professional Engineer and Technical Energy Advisor with NB Power where he designs and supports residential programs that help New Brunswickers overcome the barriers to making their homes more energy-efficient.  He is passionate about the environment and knows that houses and buildings can be a tool to fight climate change.  Previously, Miles worked for Gaia Project, where he brought ideas around energy and renewables into NB classrooms.

Pros and Cons of Renovating and how to hire a contractor 

Saturday – March 18th, 1:00 pm

Damon Bennett, HGTV Personality

For Damon Bennett, construction is a way of life.  A trusted expert and television staple for over a decade, Damon has earned the respect of industry heavyweights and the admiration of fans worldwide.  Damon’s solid workmanship, along with a reputation for being a stand-up guy with a big heart, landed him a job working on the top show on HGTV.  He quickly climbed the ranks and became the Crew Supervisor.  For nearly ten years he was an integral key to the team.  These days Damon lends his expertise to homeowners and DIY’ers across North America with instructional keynote presentations, Q&A sessions, media tours, and videos.  His key message is safety first, both on the job site and in the home.

Solar Power is it right for you? 

Saturday, March 18th – 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Annie Haddad

Annie Haddad will start by walking through how a solar array operates both as a grid-tied and stand-alone system.  We will cover the factors that impact the solar potential of your property, the cost of systems, and how it integrates with the homeowner’s current electrical system.  This is followed by a brief discussion of how net metering works and what type of rebates and cost savings a property owner can expect.  Finally, we’ll run through some common questions and myths about solar panel systems.

Pros and Cons of Renovating and how to hire a contractor 

Saturday – March 18th, 3:00 pm

Damon Bennett, HGTV Personality

For Damon Bennett, construction is a way of life.  A trusted expert and television staple for over a decade, Damon has earned the respect of industry heavyweights and the admiration of fans worldwide.  Damon’s solid workmanship, along with a reputation for being a stand-up guy with a big heart, landed him a job working on the top show on HGTV.  He quickly climbed the ranks and became the Crew Supervisor.  For nearly ten years he was an integral key to the team.  These days Damon lends his expertise to homeowners and DIY’ers across North America with instructional keynote presentations, Q&A sessions, media tours, and videos.  His key message is safety first, both on the job site and in the home.

Your Local Real Estate Market Explained! 

Sunday – March 19th, 1:00 pm

Devon Babineau, One Stop Home Pro

Does today’s Real Estate market have you confused?  Not sure what homes are worth and how the market has changed over the past couple of years?  Devon Babineau, President of the Greater Moncton Real Estate Board, licensed REALTOR® with Keller Williams Capital Realty, and owner of One Stop Home Pros.

Backyard Oasis – Paul LaFrance known as the “Deck Guy”

Sunday, March 19th, 2:00 pm

Paul LaFrance 

Paul is the host of HGTV’s Home to win, Custom Built, Decked OUt, Disaster Decks, and Deck Wars as well as on of the judges on Canada’s Handyman Challenge.  He also moonlights as the head designer at Paul LaFrance Design.  Since 1997, he’s been designing and installing everything from groundbreaking backyard retreats, unique interior transformations, and commercial outdoor spaces, to custom build homes.  He is known for hi infectious energy, quick wit, and unapologetic rock star style.