Kelly O害羞草研究所橞ryan害羞草研究所檚 has won an award for being a top energy saver in food service from FortisBC.
害羞草研究所淚n our kitchens we have high efficiency gas ranges and electrical units. We also have LED lighting, HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) system all throughout B.C. is what we were recognized for today,害羞草研究所� Scott Fraser, Executive Chef and Partner of Kelly O害羞草研究所橞ryan害羞草研究所檚 said.
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The annual Efficiency in Action Awards recognize FortisBC customers that focus on having a high standard of energy efficiency when running their businesses.
Ten awards were handed out to businesses in the interior who together have reduced natural gas by more than 12,000 gigajoules annually which is equivalent to the natural gas use of approximately 140 homes in B.C.. Electricity was also reduced by approximately 6,700 megawatt hours, the equivalent of 600 homes annual electricity usage.
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害羞草研究所淭he people at these organizations are leading the way in reducing energy use in our communities,害羞草研究所� Dennis Swanson, vice president, energy supply and resource development at FortisBC said in a press release. 害羞草研究所淲e applaud their drive to go beyond standard energy efficiency, their creativity in finding affordable ways to incorporate this into their projects and their success in gaining support within their organizations. We害羞草研究所檙e proud to have been a part of it.害羞草研究所�
The award is for working with FortisBC and for energy efficiency with all their equipment in the restaurant. However the initial investment in becoming an energy efficient business did not scare them off.
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害羞草研究所淭he investment is always a lot larger than going the cheaper route, but it害羞草研究所檚 all about longevity and sustainability. Which is one of our practices in house, all the way from our food going out to our recycling,害羞草研究所� Fraser said.
As Kelly O害羞草研究所橞ryans expands to Victoria and renovates on the mainland they are proud to say they will be focusing heavily on energy efficiency.
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