EfficiencyOne and Verschuren Centre sign MOU for collaboration, research and partnership EfficiencyOne and Verschuren Centre sign MOU for collaboration, research and partnership (Dartmouth, NS/Sydney, NS) – EfficiencyOne and the Verschuren Centre for Sustainability in Energy and the Environment (Verschuren Centre) at Cape Breton University signed a memorandum of understanding today to explore strategic collaboration over the next two years. “E1 and the Verschuren Centre are like-minded organizations and we are excited to begin our work together,” says Stephen MacDonald, CEO, EfficiencyOne. “In the coming weeks and months, we’ll be outlining areas of common interest that will help to foster sustainable growth in Nova Scotia and grow the capacity of both organizations.” “With a shared capacity to assess and deploy both efficiency tools and novel technologies toward storage and interconnectivity, the two parties have complementary assets to help industry and community partners improve the sustainability of their energy mix,” said Beth Mason, CEO, Verschuren Centre. The Verschuren Centre, based in Sydney, NS, is an industrial solutions, development and deployment center, advancing sustainable resource management in its key fields of expertise – renewable energy, bio-processing, and agri/marine industries. EfficiencyOne based in Dartmouth, designs and delivers resource efficiency programs and services to residents and businesses throughout Nova Scotia. EfficiencyOne is an independent, non-profit organization based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. It has helped more than 400,000 program participants complete efficiency projects. In 2018, EfficiencyOne programs enabled Nova Scotians to reduce CO2 emissions by one million tonnes. About the Verschuren Centre The Verschuren Centre is an industrial solutions, development and deployment centre, advancing sustainable resource management in four key fields of expertise – Renewable energy, Bio-processing, Aquaculture and Nano materials. For more information contact: Janet Tobin Communications Lead, Efficiency Nova Scotia Office: 902-470-3652 Cell: 902-499-6494 jtobin@efficiencyns.ca Contact: Lenore Parsley Communications Manager Cape Breton University (902) 574-1299 lenore_parsley@cbu.ca More Articles from In the Media April 1, 2026 In the Media EfficiencyOne files new five-year plan focused on affordability and long-term energy savings for Nova Scotians, delivering over $680 million in savings for Nova Scotians For immediate release April 1, 2026 – Halifax/Kjipuktuk, NS – EfficiencyOne, the non-profit administrator of Efficiency Nova Scotia, has filed its new five-year Demand-Side Management (DSM) Plan with the Nova Scotia Energy Board for approval. The Plan would come into effect January 1, 2027. The 2027–2031 DSM Plan is expected to generate more than $680 […] March 24, 2026 In the Media EfficiencyOne named one of Atlantic Canada’s Top Employers for 8th consecutive year For immediate release March 24, 2026 – Halifax/Kjipuktuk, NS—For the eighth year in a row, EfficiencyOne has been named one of Atlantic Canada’s Top Employers. “We’re proud to be named one of Atlantic Canada’s Top Employers for the eighth consecutive year,” says Stephen MacDonald, President and CEO of EfficiencyOne, the non-profit operator of Efficiency Nova Scotia. […] February 9, 2026 In the Media EfficiencyOne Announces Leadership Transition and Interim President and CEO Appointment For Immediate Release February 9, 2026 – Halifax/Kjipuktuk, NS – The Board of Directors for EfficiencyOne, the nonprofit administrator of Efficiency Nova Scotia, today announced that Martha Casey, Chief Operating Officer, has been appointed Interim President and CEO, effective March 28, 2026, following Stephen MacDonald’s decision to step down from his role. Stephen will remain […]