Energy Efficiency Day 2020 October 7, 2020 | Events Energy Efficiency Day 2020 Did you know the energy efficiency sector is a significant contributor to climate change and sustainability goals here in Nova Scotia? Since 2010, our energy efficiency sector has played a major role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and through Efficiency Nova Scotia programs have contributed to over 25% of GHG reductions in Nova Scotia. Energy efficiency is a fast, cost effective way for individuals and businesses to save money by reducing energy costs, while also reducing their climate impact. In fact, the International Energy Agency calls energy efficiency the hidden fuel, stating that it could enable the world to achieve more than 40% of the emissions cuts needed to reach its climate goals without new technology. Did you know energy efficiency is a Nova Scotia growth industry? We currently have the highest concentration of energy efficiency managers and advisors in the country and are seeing growth every year. Our Efficiency Trade Network provides training and support to over 370 companies who employee over 2500 people across the province. More Articles from Events May 26, 2021 Events Nova Scotians saving $1.4 billion in energy costs through energy efficiency, says EfficiencyOne 2020 Annual Report May 26, 2021 – Halifax/Kjipuktuk,NS – EfficiencyOne, the non-profit supplier of energy efficiency and greenhouse gas mitigation services and operator of Canada’s first energy efficiency utility, Efficiency Nova Scotia, released its 2020 Annual Report today. The report details EfficiencyOne’s 2020 performance and results, and celebrates energy efficiency’s contributions to a more sustainable, prosperous, and equitable […] December 14, 2020 Events EfficiencyOne presents on virtual audits EfficiencyOne has been exploring the use of virtual home assessments for lead-generation in its whole-home energy efficiency program (based on EnerGuide). Virtual Audits are touchless, data-driven assessments generated without or with minimal involvement from the homeowner. The next phase of this project will be substituting the traditional EnerGuide assessment with a remote audit. Remote audits […] September 23, 2020 Events Throne Speech: fighting climate change and building long-term competitiveness with clean growth Today Governor General Julie Payette delivered the Speech from the Throne, formally opening the second session of the 43rd Parliament of Canada. In the speech the Governor General outlined the four foundations of this government’s approach: To fight the pandemic and save lives Supporting people and business through this crisis, as long as it lasts, […]