OTTAWA, ON, June 23, 2020 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada is building a clean energy future that will strengthen the economy, create good jobs and support the natural resource sectors. This will be more important than ever as we prepare to reopen the economy and plan our recovery.
Canada's Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Seamus O'Regan, today congratulated the winners of the 2020 ENERGY STAR Canada Participant Awards for helping Canada build a clean energy future and address global climate change. As part of a voluntary partnership between the government and organizations in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors, ENERGY STAR Canada promotes energy efficiency to make it easy for Canadians to make energy-efficient choices and save money on energy bills.
The ENERGY STAR Canada Participant Awards — now in its 17th year — recognize organizations that have demonstrated excellence in promoting the most energy-efficient products and new homes in Canada. They represent the utilities, manufacturers, retailers, associations and homebuilders that are helping Canadian consumers and businesses save money while also addressing climate change.
With the value of the energy efficiency market expected to grow to $550 billion by 2035, Canada has the opportunity to promote energy efficiency and deliver economic growth through investments in innovation. Through the voluntary leadership of businesses and organizations, Canadians can see the transition to a low-carbon economy in action.
The following companies were honoured for their exceptional achievements in promoting and improving energy efficiency:
ENERGY STAR for Products
- Advocate of the Year: efficiencyPEI – Charlottetown, PEI
- Energy Efficiency Program Administrator of the Year: Arctic Energy Alliance – Yellowknife, NT
- Manufacturer of the Year – Appliances: LG Electronics Canada Inc. – North York, ON
- Manufacturer of the Year – Commercial Products: QBD Cooling Systems Inc. – Brampton, ON
- Manufacturer of the Year – Electronics: Ricoh Canada Inc. – Mississauga, ON
- Manufacturer of the Year – Windows and Doors: All Weather Windows – Edmonton, AB
- Manufacturer of the Year – Heating and Cooling Equipment: Navien Inc. – Woodbridge, ON
- Manufacturer of the Year – Lighting: L'Image Home Products Inc. – Montreal, QC
- Promoter of the Year – ENERGY STAR Most Efficient: Pollard Windows & Doors – Burlington, ON
- Promotional Campaign of the Year: takeCHARGE (Newfoundland Power and Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro) - St. John's, NL
- Recruit of the Year: Stirling Marathon – Guelph, ON
- Retailer of the Year: The Home Depot Canada – Toronto, ON
- Special Recognition: Lowe's Canada – Boucherville, QC
- Sustained Excellence: Samsung Electronics Canada, Inc. – Mississauga, ON
- Utility Program of the Year: takeCHARGE (Newfoundland Power and Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro) – St. John's, NL
ENERGY STAR for New Homes
- New Homes Builder of the Year – Small: Terra View Custom Homes Ltd. – Guelph, ON
- New Homes Builder of the Year – Mid-size: Doug Tarry Limited – St. Thomas, ON
- New Homes Builder of the Year – Large: Activa – Waterloo, ON
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"This year's ENERGY STAR Canada winners are paving the way to a more sustainable, energy-efficient and resilient future. By helping to reduce pollution, lowering energy bills and creating jobs, it is their leadership that will help Canada shine and help our economy weather the impact of COVID-19."
The Honourable Seamus O'Regan
Canada's Minister of Natural Resources
Quick Facts
- ENERGY STAR Canada is a 19-year energy efficiency success story. The program is a voluntary partnership between the Government of Canada and more than 1,500 organizations working to use our natural resources more wisely through greater energy efficiency. The program is administered and promoted by Natural Resources Canada.
- Behind each ENERGY STAR label is a product, home, building or industrial facility that is independently certified to use less energy and reduce emissions that contribute to climate change. ENERGY STAR is Canada's simple choice to save energy and money and protect our environment.
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SOURCE Natural Resources Canada
Natural Resources Canada, Media Relations, 343-292-6100, [email protected]; Ian Cameron, Press Secretary, Office of the Minister of Natural Resources, 613-447-3488, [email protected]
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