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Today, Parliamentary Secretary Kelly Block, on behalf of the Honourable Greg Rickford, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources and Minister for the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario, recognized the winners of the Canadian Industry Program for Energy Conservation (CIPEC) leadership awards which were announced at Energy Summit 2014. The awards showcase the outstanding achievements of CIPEC member companies that have distinguished themselves through their work to improve energy efficiency, reduce costs and improve productivity through responsible energy use.
The awards recognize ten recipients in six categories:
- Corporate Stewardship: 3M Canada Company and Chrysler Canada Inc.
- Process and Technology Improvement: EBI Énergie Inc. – Dépôt Rive-Nord and Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC
- Energy Performance Management: New Gold Inc. (New Afton Mine)
- Employee Awareness and Training: KI Pembroke LP
- Integrated Energy Efficiency Strategy: PepsiCo Foods Canada and, Barrick-Hemlo
- Future Leaders Award: Antony Hilliard and Andre Pelletier.
The Government of Canada works in partnership with over 20 industry sectors through the Canadian Industry Program for Energy Conservation (CIPEC) to reduce costs and greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in the industrial sector. Supported by the Government of Canada’s ecoENERGY Efficiency Initiative, this partnership continues to be a focal point for industry’s response to saving energy, boosting competitiveness and supporting Canada’s efforts to promote responsible energy use.
Kelly Block, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources
Alexandra Lemieux
Office of the Minister
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