Vancouver Coastal Health receives Power Smart award

Duncan Campbell (CFO, VCH), Brian Woods (CFO, FH), Deanna Fourt (Director, Energy Efficiency & Conservation, VIHA) and Mauricio Acosta (Director, Energy & Environmental Sustainability) pictured receiving the 2012 Power Smart Excellence Award with the Energy & Environmental Sustainability team.

2012 BC Hydro Power Smart Excellence Award Winners were announced in October during Power Smart Month.

GreenCare sponsor Duncan Campbell, Chief Financial Officer & VP Systems Development & Performance, commented: “It was fantastic to win two BC Hydro Powersmart awards for Fraser Health and Vancouver Coastal Health today. This award is a real tribute to the incredible teamwork and collaboration.

It was great to see Vancouver Island Health Authority win an award as well. The Health sector was well represented. Thank you to BC Hydro for the wonderful event, and for helping us all make real progress in our conservation goals. We could not have done it without you. Thanks all for making a real difference to the health sector. I am really proud of you all.”

2012 Power Smart Excellence Awards Leadership Excellence award recipient

Each year BC Hydro recognizes business customers and retail/industry partners that demonstrate a best-in-class approach to energy management and conservation. The 2012 Power Smart Excellence Awards honour finalists from a range of categories including: Energy Conservation Commitment, Energy Manager, New Construction, New Technology, Conservation Partner as well as National and Regional Retailer.

“Over the last few years, energy management has become increasingly important across all business and government sectors and, today, energy efficiency has become the way to do business,” said BC Hydro President & CEO, Charles Reid. “The Power Smart Excellence Awards allow BC Hydro to recognize the significant commitment and innovative approaches that our customers take towards conservation.”

Visit bchydro.com/awards to see the 2012 Power Smart Excellence Awards photo gallery and Vancouver Coastal Health’s online profile. Also, Vancouver Coastal Health will be featured in local and regional media advertising as a 2012 Power Smart Excellence Awards Winner in the Leadership Excellence award category, so watch out for that.
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