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CEO accepts takeCHARGE Luminary Award on behalf of the econext team

The 6th annual takeCHARGE Luminary Awards took place on October 23, celebrating companies, organizations, communities, and individuals across Newfoundland and Labrador making great strides in energy efficiency.

econext CEO Kieran Hanley accepted the “Leadership Award” on behalf of the econext team.

“Our team has been working hard to develop and implement programming to help SMEs and communities in Newfoundland and Labrador become more energy efficient,” said Hanley. “I am honoured to accept this award on their behalf.”

Hanley said that econext has a number of exciting initiatives on the horizon that will accelerate clean growth in the province through energy efficiency. “We can’t wait to talk about what we are working on – stay tuned!”

The awards event was held at the Emera Innovation Exchange, where the takeCHARGE team gathered with award recipients both in person and online. This year’s 13 recipients were:

  • NL Health Services – BIG Award
  • Franks General Store – BIG Award
  • CLEAResult – Partnership Award
  • Nunatsiavut Government – Partnership Award
  • Colemans – Sustained Excellence Award
  • Ingram’s Electrical Ltd. – Sustained Excellence Award
  • Kieran Hanley (econext) – Leadership Award
  • Ethel O’Brien – Leadership Award
  • Heat Pump Solutions Ltd. – Electric Vehicle Awareness Award
  • Penney’s Pitstop Ltd. – Electric Vehicle Awareness Award
  • Jack Byrne Regional Sport & Entertainment Centre – Innovation Award
  • Makkovik Inuit Community Government – Community Impact
  • Town of Placentia – Community Impact

More information on the takeCHARGE Luminary Awards can be found here.

About econext

econext is a not-for-profit association with a mission to accelerate clean growth in Newfoundland and Labrador by: (1) stimulating research, development, and innovation; (2) preparing its workforce for a greening economy; and (3) acting as a catalyst for climate change action within its industries, businesses, and communities.

econext has been working for over 30 years on behalf of its members across many sectors to support environmentally sustainable economic development. More information can be found at https://econext.ca.

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