EfficiencyOne

We’re thrilled to announce that EfficiencyOne has been designated as an endorsed employer under the Atlantic Immigration Program. This program provides skilled foreign workers and international graduates from Canadian institutions with a pathway to permanent residency in one of Canada’s four Atlantic provinces. This milestone is a significant step in supporting our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion while also aligning with our Environmental, Social and Governance targets. We believe this designation will open valuable opportunities to attract top talent and continue fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. We look forward to welcoming new employees through the program in 2025!

We’re always excited to partner with Discovery Centre to engage with youth about energy efficiency, and our Free Access Day was no exception! Our interactive booths featured hands-on activities to explore the technology behind clean energy production and materials used for efficient home heating and insulation. We were thrilled to see 700 attendees take advantage of this free opportunity to explore sustainability, technology, and the environment and we look forward to more events in 2025!

Our African Nova Scotian Communities Retrofit program offers energy efficiency services, upgrades and support in the following communities: - Preston Township: North Preston, East Preston, Cherry Brook and Lake Loon - Guysborough County: Sunnyville, Lincolnville, Upper Big Tracadie, Monastery and Mulgrave All other African Nova Scotian communities outside of these Pilot areas are encouraged to reach out with an interest for a similar program in the future. We value your recommendations and feedback to better meet the needs of your community. Curious about how energy efficiency can benefit you? Contact us for information on this program and support with your application process. To learn more, visit: https://ow.ly/61eX50UB3LB You can also email us at ansc@efficiencyns.ca or call 1-877-999-6035 and reference ANSC.

Reducing their energy use not only allowed Copol International to save on operating costs, but shifted their culture toward sustainability. By participating in our Strategic Energy Management program, Copol now saves approximately $160,000 a year. "We could not have done this alone. Efficiency Nova Scotia makes it very easy. Before, energy was not something we'd really talk about - now, it is part of the culture." - Denis Lanoë, Copol International Check out the video to hear more of their story.

We’re currently hiring a Human Resources Generalist to support key areas such as recruitment, new employee orientation, benefits and pension administration, policy development and fostering a positive employee experience. Reporting directly to the Human Resources Director, the Human Resources Generalist plays an essential role in delivering various human resource functions through continuous improvement and implementing best practices in a fast-paced environment. The deadline to apply is January 10, 2025. To learn more, visit: https://ow.ly/NSZh50Uqctb

From all of us at EfficiencyOne, wish you a safe and happy holiday season.

It was an honour to connect with industry leaders and partners at the Atlantic Canada Solar Summit again this year. Atlantic Canada has one of the fastest-growing clean-energy sectors in North America, and there’s a significant opportunity for solar power to play a key role in decarbonizing the electricity grid and helping with demand. Through our SolarHomes program and the Canada Greener Homes Initiative, almost 10,000 solar PV systems have now been installed in Nova Scotia, increasing renewable generation in the province by about 100MW. Together these solar PV systems will save Nova Scotians almost $19M in energy costs in 2024 alone. We’re proud to have grown the number of solar providers in our Efficiency Preferred Partner Network from 13 to 88 over the past six years, and it was great to see so many in attendance at the event. Thank you to these invaluable partners for helping us transform the way we use energy here in Nova Scotia!

As proud supporters of Feed Nova Scotia, we were thrilled to lend a hand this holiday season. Our team came together to “Stuff-A-Bus” with 13 boxes of non-perishable food items along with monetary donations to help fill pantries across the province. Some of our elves also volunteered in the warehouse and popped up at various giftwrapping stations to help collect donations. Whether it’s pitching in over the holidays or providing support through efficiency upgrades, we’re always honoured to work with this great organization. To learn more about our partnership, visit: https://ow.ly/KCsB50UujPE

Brianna Barton recently graduated as valedictorian from the Energy Sustainability Engineering Technology Program at Nova Scotia Community College. Now, as an Efficiency Specialist on our HomeWarming team, Brianna is dedicated to ensuring efficient service delivery and driving process improvements. During her co-op work term in summer 2023, Brianna gained valuable insights into the energy efficiency industry, which reinforced her decision to join EfficiencyOne full-time. She is passionate about the impact of emerging technologies and is excited about the possibilities they bring to her work and the sector. Learn more about Brianna’s career journey and her favourite things about working at EfficiencyOne: https://ow.ly/H7vU50UqeIG

We’re currently hiring a Human Resources Generalist to support key areas such as recruitment, new employee orientation, benefits and pension administration, policy development and fostering a positive employee experience. Reporting directly to the Human Resources Director, the Human Resources Generalist plays an essential role in delivering various human resource functions through continuous improvement and implementing best practices in a fast-paced environment. The deadline to apply is January 10, 2025. To learn more, visit: https://ow.ly/NSZh50Uqctb