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 30, 2025 In the Media EfficiencyOne files new 1-year DSM Plan extension application to reduce electricity costs for Nova Scotians and help meet net-zero climate commitments For immediate release April 30, 2025 – Halifax/Kjipuktuk, NS – Today EfficiencyOne, the nonprofit administrator of Efficiency Nova Scotia, filed its 2026 Demand Side Management (DSM) Plan extension application with the Nova Scotia Energy Board. The extension will help Nova Scotians lower their electricity bills by reducing their energy use, drive economic growth, all while helping the […] April 24, 2025 In the Media Nova Scotians saving $5.6 billion in energy savings since 2011, says EfficiencyOne Annual Report FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 24, 2025 – Halifax/Kjipuktuk, NS – EfficiencyOne, the nonprofit administrator of Efficiency Nova Scotia, released its 2024 Annual Report, titled: Transforming the way people us energy. The Report highlights not only achievement in energy savings and environmental benefits, but also in powering economic growth and building a skilled workforce within Nova […] April 22, 2025 In the Media EfficiencyOne Recognized as One of Canada’s Greenest Employers for 12th Consecutive Year For immediate release April 22, 2025 – Halifax/Kjipuktuk, NS – EfficiencyOne has once again been named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers, marking the 12th consecutive year the organization has received this prestigious recognition. The award celebrates employers across the country that have built a strong culture of environmental responsibility and sustainable workplace practices. “We’re honoured […]