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April 23, 2008
SAINT JOHN (CNB) - Organizations in New Brunswick will learn how to reduce energy costs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, as Efficiency New Brunswick partners with Natural Resources Canada to bring the popular Dollars to $ense Energy Management Workshops to the province April 29-30 in Dieppe.
Since 1997, over 14,000 representatives of industrial, commercial and institutional organizations from across Canada have enrolled in Dollars to $ense workshops offered by Natural Resources Canada's Office of Energy Efficiency. The workshops offer energy savings tips to the commercial, industrial and manufacturing sectors.
Organizations that participate in the workshops will be well on their way to lowering operation and production costs and increasing operational efficiency. The energy-saving tips offered will also help organizations improve their competitive position, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and create a better work environment.
"By fostering energy efficiency, these workshops will help our province meet the greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets of the New Brunswick Climate Change Action Plan and promote environmental sustainability," Environment Minister Roland Haché said.
The first workshop is Spot the Energy Savings Opportunities (April 29). Participants will learn to identify opportunities to save on energy use and reduce energy costs.
The second workshop, Energy Monitoring and the Energy Master Plan (April 30) will introduce participants to monitoring and analyzing energy use. They'll also learn how to quantify savings, build a framework for an energy management program, and identify the next steps for their organization.
The workshop leader is Steven Dixon, a well-known energy management consultant from Ontario.
"A key focus of Efficiency NB is to help build the capacity in New Brunswick to become better at energy management," Efficiency NB president and CEO Elizabeth Weir said. "Steven's workshops have had great reviews, and participants appreciate his approach to customize content based on the needs of his audience."
The workshops will take place in Dieppe, NB at the Atlantic Building Supply Dealers Association, 70 Englehart St. There are some spaces remaining and participants may register for one or both workshops by calling 613-996-0763 or contacting Vanessa D'Amours-Chénier at vdamours@nrcan.gc.ca. The registration fee is $150 for each workshop, which includes lunch.
These workshops offer the opportunity for Efficiency NB to share with organizations some ways to reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emission, to lessen the impact on climate change and to work together toward meeting the goals of the government's Climate Change Action Plan.
Efficiency NB offers sound advice and practical solutions to use energy more efficiently, make better energy choices, manage energy expenses and lessen the impact of energy use on the environment.
For more information on Efficiency NB and its programs and services, visit http://www.efficiencynb.ca or call 1-866-643-8833.
The government launched the five-year New Brunswick Climate Change Action Plan in June 2007. As a result of the New Brunswick-led initiatives in the plan, greenhouse gas emissions will be reduced in the province by 5.5 megatonnes annually in 2012. With the addition of federal initiatives, the plan will result in a reduction of New Brunswick's greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels in 2012.
08/04/23
MEDIA CONTACT: Tracey Somers, Efficiency NB, 506-643-2860.
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