Dalhousie the first university in Canada to become an ENERGY STAR Participant and Winner

Dalhousie University was one of ten organizations celebrated for its excellence in promoting ENERGY STAR products and initiatives at the 2011 ENERGY STAR Market Transformation Awards on June 1 in Ottawa. The recipients were announced by the Government of Canada to recognize leadership in promoting ENERGY STAR products, technologies and services.

Key Points:

Dal joined the ENERGY STAR program in 2009 and has taken an active role in promoting ENERGY STAR products and initiatives.
Dal's Office of Sustainability has promoted ENERGY STAR products in a variety of ways including training workshops, procurement documentation and social marketing. They've also collaborated with key purchasers at Dal including Facilities Management, Housing and Conference Services, Purchasing, Information Technology Services and the Student Union.
Dal's involvement in the ENERGY STAR program is detailed in The Campus Green Guide that's distributed to over 1,400 first-year students each year.

Pull Quotes:

"Choosing an energy star product is an easy way to save money and reduce greenhouse gases. We are delighted to receive this award for our activities such as ENERGY STAR Jeopardy, phantom power demonstrations, workshops, and purchasing language. We have more activities planned for the future." -Rochelle Owen, Director, Office of Sustainability, Dalhousie University.
"On average, ENERGY STAR products are 10 to 65 per cent more efficient. We are 100 per cent pleased with this award and it inspires us to plan for more innovative action." -Rochelle Owen, Director, Office of Sustainability, Dalhousie University.