Putting the ‘green’ in CFB Greenwood Putting the ‘green’ in CFB Greenwood CFB GREENWOOD EVENT The “green” in 14 Wing Greenwood was recognized October 19, as base and Real Property Operations Unit (Atlantic and Greenwood) representatives, along with partners Defence Construction Canada and MCW Custom Energy Solutions, accepted the first milestone cheque from Efficiency Nova Scotia as part of the 10-year Greenwood Energy Performance Contract to reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. LED light installations, improved heating and ventilation equipment, and controls and water efficiency improvements over the past year in 23 buildings at both 14 Wing and 5th Canadian Division/ 5e Division du Canada Support Base Detachment Aldershot have already added up to significant energy and environmental savings. This first incentive covers savings of 1.9 GWh – this equates to a reduction in Greenwood’s annual energy use of 6.5% and roughly 1350 tonnes of GHGs avoided. The second and final payment will be approximately the same amount and is schedule for late 2021 or early 2022. photo: 14 Wing Deputy Wing Commander Lieutenant-Colonel Dale King (left) and RP Ops (Atlantic) Commanding Officer Lieutenant-Colonel Bryan Mialkowsky (right) stand with MCW’s Ted Loucks (second from left) and DCC lead coordinator Doug MacLeod (second from right), with Efficiency Nova Scotia chief executive officer Stephen MacDonald. More Articles from In the Media March 25, 2025 In the Media EfficiencyOne named one of Atlantic Canada’s Top Employers for 7th consecutive year For immediate release March 25, 2025 – Halifax/Kjipuktuk, NS—For the seventh year in a row, EfficiencyOne has been named one of Atlantic Canada’s Top Employers. “We are honoured to have been chosen as one of Atlantic Canada’s Top Employers for the seventh year in a row,” says Stephen MacDonald, President and CEO of EfficiencyOne, the non-profit […] March 13, 2025 In the Media Spurring business growth in Dartmouth News release Government of Canada investments support new jobs, modern equipment and efficiency upgrades March 13, 2025 · Dartmouth, Nova Scotia · Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) Atlantic Canadian businesses are working hard to become more efficient, productive and competitive while creating good paying jobs and promoting made-in-Canada products. The Government of Canada is helping […] February 28, 2025 In the Media Climate Change Funding for Seafood Companies; Another Call for Applications For immediate release February 28, 2025– Halifax/Kjipuktuk, NS— Fourteen seafood companies and related organizations across the province are receiving funding to help reduce their carbon footprint. The projects, supported through the Fisheries and Aquaculture Energy Efficiency Innovation Fund, range from the first zero-emission electric lobster boat in Canada to solar power at lobster and bait facilities. “Addressing […]