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 April 24, 2025 In the Media Nova Scotians saving $5.6 billion in energy savings since 2011, says EfficiencyOne Annual Report FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 24, 2025 – Halifax/Kjipuktuk, NS – EfficiencyOne, the nonprofit administrator of Efficiency Nova Scotia, released its 2024 Annual Report, titled: Transforming the way people us energy. The Report highlights not only achievement in energy savings and environmental benefits, but also in powering economic growth and building a skilled workforce within Nova […] April 22, 2025 In the Media EfficiencyOne Recognized as One of Canada’s Greenest Employers for 12th Consecutive Year For immediate release April 22, 2025 – Halifax/Kjipuktuk, NS – EfficiencyOne has once again been named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers, marking the 12th consecutive year the organization has received this prestigious recognition. The award celebrates employers across the country that have built a strong culture of environmental responsibility and sustainable workplace practices. “We’re honoured […] 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 […]