Oil Country isn’t exactly known for its green-tech, but Alberta is quietly transitioning toward a cleaner economy.
As clean-tech innovation gains steam throughout Alberta, businesses and buildings across the province are working to optimize energy efficiency.
For example, regional upstarts like Eavor, Carbon Upcycling, and Summit Nanotech are developing tech-forward solutions to various critical issues. Less glamorous but just as important to a green economy is having home and office buildings run smoothly and businesses operate efficiently.
Supported by the Government of Canada, Energy Star Canada recognizes contributions made in advancing such energy efficiency nationwide.
Each year, the organization honours and celebrates energy efficiency leaders through the Energy Star Canada Awards, highlighting businesses and buildings that are making an impact.
For 2024, two regional businesses received special recognition: All Weather Windows and Durabuilt Windows and Doors. Both businesses are Edmonton-based purveyors of energy-efficient homebuilding and renovation products.
As for the home and offices category, Building B of Edmonton’s Commerce South Office Park was recognized as a “Building of the Year.” A model for energy efficiency, the office space appears impervious to the region’s high commercial real estate vacancy rates.
“It’s through innovative leadership of organizations like these that we can continue to reduce energy costs and emissions and move toward achieving Canada’s climate goals and economic ambitions,” said Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources.
Award winners earn the prized recognition of being the best in their class and the use of a special ENERGY STAR winner’s symbol, according to Wilkinson.
“I offer my congratulations and thanks to this year’s ENERGY STAR Canada award recipients,” the Minister stated.
Since 2001, ENERGY STAR Canada has been promoting and inspiring energy-efficient practices across the country.
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