2011 BC Hydro Feature: Power Smart Industrial Program Saves Organizations Energy and Money

Smart energy management can mean a boost in profits, performance, and reputation. The Power Smart Partner Industrial Program provides funding and expert resources to help you trim energy waste so you’ll save today and continue saving for many years to come.

Discover how these organizations have made changes to how they use power and saved money in the long run.

Efficiencies Gained: Freybe Gourmet Foods

Freybe’s commitment to Power Smart meant a double-digit drop in electrical and gas consumption at their Langley plant – and that was only the start.

Environmental Respect: ARC Resources

The oil and gas company used Power Smart funding and expertise to make higher-efficiency choices all around, saving hundreds of thousands.

Reducing Waste: Brenco Industries

Brenco Metal Processing & Fabricating has achieved considerable energy savings via simple steps taken as part of the Power Smart Partners Industrial Program.

Renewed Energy: Canfor Pulp Limited Partnership

Canfor Pulp Limited Partnership is gung-ho about following BC Hydro’s PSP Industrial program, and the results have exceeded expectations.

Incentive Benefits: Ferus Inc.

When liquid nitrogen manufacturer Ferus Inc. decided to build a multi-million dollar production plant in Dawson Creek, Power Smart lent a helping hand.

Concrete Progress: Lafarge Canada

Lafarge’s energy manager says there’s more to making Power Smart work than meets the eye.

Trimming Consumption: Mining Association of BC

BC Mining Association’s partnership with Power Smart has led to energy savings and underlines its commitment to the environment.

Smoother Waters: MolsonCoors Canada

Every Vancouverite knows Molson’s landmark sign. Using efficient LED technology is just one of the brewer’s aggressive sustainability measures.

Energizing Savings: Sinclar Group Forest Products

Energy champions at each of Sinclar’s mills have allowed the company to double its initial efficiency targets in just a few short years.

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