Efficiency NB
November 28, 2008
Efficiency NB and NB Power partner to offer energy workshops for NB municipalities
(SAINT JOHN) - New Brunswick towns and cities will learn how to make their communities more energy efficient and save on municipal energy costs at upcoming workshops being presented jointly by Efficiency NB, NB Power, and Natural Resources Canada.
The one-day workshop, “Spot the Energy Savings Opportunities for Municipalities” will be offered in a number of locations throughout the province. Sessions in English will be held in Fredericton on December 10, 2008 and in Saint John on February 26, 2009. Sessions in French will be in Grand Anse on January 29, 2009 and in Bouctouche on March 26, 2009. The workshop was developed by Natural Resources Canada and is one of a series of Dollars to $ense energy management workshops.
Workshop participants will learn how to better assess energy use and determine options for energy savings. Discussion will focus on assessing the energy efficiency of municipal facilities, maximizing energy efficiency in all municipal operations, as well as identifying opportunities for decreasing energy use, energy costs, and setting priorities.
The workshop registration fee is $150 and those interested should contact Geneviève Thachik at (613) 996-0763 or genethac@nrcan.gc.ca, or Johanne Renaud at (613) 996-6585 jrenaud@nrcan.gc.ca for more information and to register.
Media Contacts: Tracey Somers, Efficiency NB, 506-643-2860 or tracey.somers@gnb.ca Heather-Anne MacLean, Manager Media Relations, NB Power 506-458-6618 or by email at hemaclean@nbpower.com
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