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B.C. ORGANIZATIONS RECOGNIZED FOR ENERGY
CONSERVATION BC HYDRO HANDS OUT 18 POWER SMART EXCELLENCE
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VANCOUVER – Premier Gordon Campbell and BC Hydro today announced the recipients of the 2008 Power Smart Excellence Awards, recognizing 16 residential, commercial and industrial organizations from across the province for their enthusiasm and innovation in conserving electricity.
The awards were presented at a ceremony this evening by Premier Campbell, BC Hydro president and CEO Bob Elton and other BC Hydro senior executives.
“The initiatives and projects by the recipients and nominees for the 2008 Power Smart Excellence Awards demonstrate the power of conservation in meeting British Columbia’s energy needs,” said Premier Campbell. “Conservation is one of the best and most cost-effective ways to reach our BC Energy Plan goals, and at the same time address the global challenge of climate change.”
Power Smart Excellence recipients were chosen from more than 50 nominated entries, submitted by companies and organizations from the commercial, construction, education, grocery, government, retail, manufacturing and resources sectors who have demonstrated leadership by implementing conservation measures.
“An increasing number of B.C. companies – and the inspiring leaders within them – are showing a concerted effort and deep commitment to reducing their electricity consumption,” said Elton. “As we’ve seen by the innovation of these organizations and businesses, the benefits go beyond cost savings. Their leadership is making a difference in helping British Columbia meet 50 per cent of future energy needs through conservation.”
Now in its sixth year, BC Hydro’s annual Power Smart Excellence Awards recognize customers and partners who are leading the way in implementing Power Smart solutions in the design, construction and renovation of buildings, applying innovative energy-efficient process improvements, or providing leadership in environmentally responsible practices and community involvement.
For more information, visit www.bchydro.com/awards/.
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