Enigin Update - Nova Scotia Target Government Buildings for Energy Efficiency Upgrades
NOVA Scotia is investing $10 million to improve the energy efficiency of government-owned buildings, which will save energy and money, and protect the environment.
“Nova Scotians want their government to take action toward a more sustainable future and lead the way to a healthier economy and environment,” said Bill Estabrooks, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal. “Investing in energy efficiency will save money and provide cost savings that can be invested in critical programs for Nova Scotians.”
As part of Budget 2011, the Canadian province is investing in energy retrofits that include the installation of energy-efficient heating, lighting and air-conditioning equipment. Other building improvements include air sealing, adding insulation and new windows. Alternate energy solutions will be applied where appropriate.
The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal has completed energy retrofit assessments and is reviewing as many as 200 potential sites. Work is slated to begin early this summer. The department will also complete up to 20 retrofits that were started last year.
“This investment will mean significant economic, and environmental, and social benefits for Nova Scotians,” said Charlie Parker, Minister of Energy. “We are already seeing annual energy savings of 10 to 20 per cent, which will save money, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect the environment.”
The province’s Climate Change Action Plan sets out a 2020 target to achieve an overall reduction of 30 per cent in energy consumption for all government-owned buildings constructed before 2001.
“We all have an important role to play when it comes to reducing the province’s greenhouse gas emissions,” said Sterling Belliveau, Minister of Environment. “Our leadership in reducing energy consumption in government-owned buildings supports our goal to use less energy and reduce these harmful emissions.”
The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal has invested a total of $11 million for building energy retrofits in its previous two budgets. The department is responsible for the maintenance of 2,400 buildings throughout the province.
Enigin Distributors have a range of energy saving and efficiency technology, from Enigin, to enable building and energy managers to be able to gain control of, and monitor a buildings energy use, as well as intelligent solutions to control lighting, motors, refrigeration and air-con.
Picture of Lunenburg Lighthouse, Nova Scotia by wjklos
