Recipients in 13 different categories were presented with the Premier’s Awards for Energy Efficiency by Premier Shawn Graham on May 25th 2009 in Fredericton.
The awards were developed by Efficiency NB to recognize best practices in energy efficiency in New Brunswick, and were presented for the first time this year.
Graham told the crowd that among the nominations were many inspirational stories of people, groups, organizations and communities that have taken up the challenge of becoming more energy efficient.
“I was especially impressed by the strong show of leadership from within organizations and communities to champion energy efficiency,” said Graham.
He also spoke of the benefit of energy efficiency to the New Brunswick economy. The average participant in Efficiency NB’s Existing Homes Program spends $11,000 on energy efficiency upgrades. Since the program began, participants have spent over $50 million in their local communities.
“These investments in materials and skilled labour help to stimulate the economic growth that New Brunswick must undergo to be self-sufficient by 2026,” said Graham.
Graham also thanked potter Tim Isaac for designing and handcrafting the awards.
“I hope that these creations will become a symbol of commitment to energy efficiency, and raise awareness of the importance of energy efficiency and of the benefits it holds for all New Brunswickers,” said Graham.
Award Categories
Project Awards
Outstanding energy efficiency project awards were presented to the best performers in six of Efficiency NB’s energy efficiency incentive programs. They were:
This is the first year for the awards, for which a public call for nominations generated almost 50 submissions in seven categories. Energy Efficiency Champion awards were presented in six categories:
The Energy Efficiency Champion Commercial Sector Award will recognize an individual or group within the commercial and institutional sector who advocates energy efficiency and displays leadership through activities such as planning, auditing, facility and energy management.
The Energy Efficiency Champion – Industrial Sector Award will recognize an individual or group within the large industry sector who advocates energy efficiency and displays leadership through activities such as planning, auditing, facility and energy management.
The Energy Efficiency Champion – Residential Sector will recognize a property owner, who is an advocate of energy efficiency and who, through a new construction or an existing home retrofit has displayed leadership and best practices in the area of energy efficiency. Owners of single-family or multi-unit residential buildings are eligible for this award.
Energy Efficiency Champion – Manufacturer (Product) will recognize the success of a New Brunswick company in manufacturing and supplying a product that contributes to increasing the energy efficiency or decreasing energy use within homes, residential buildings or commercial, institutional or industrial facilities in New Brunswick.
The Energy Efficiency Champion – Retailer Award will recognize any retailer that, through its business practices or operations in New Brunswick, is a leading advocate, within the retail sector for energy efficiency in the province.
The Energy Efficiency Champion – Individual Award will recognize an Individual from New Brunswick who has demonstrated outstanding dedication and commitment to energy efficiency in the community, workplace, home, neighbourhood, school, etc., even though “energy management” is not his or her primary role.
The final presentation of the evening was the Community Award for Outstanding Energy Efficiency Achievement, which was presented to the city of Fredericton and accepted by climate change co-ordinator, Alycia Morehouse.
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Sponsors
Presenting Sponsors
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