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 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 […] June 17, 2024 In the Media Seafood Industry Energy Efficiency Program Announcement For immediate release June 11, 2024– Halifax/Kjipuktuk, NS— The seafood sector across Nova Scotia will be able to do more to reduce its carbon footprint with the new Fisheries and Aquaculture Energy Efficiency Innovation Fund. The program will support new projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions produced by boats, buildings and other commercial fisheries and aquaculture operations. […]