For Immediate Release // March 21, 2022

(St. John’s, NL): Newfoundland Power and its employees are celebrating 25 years of EnviroFest, the cornerstone of their employee-driven, community-based Environmental Commitment Program. Newfoundland Power is pleased to announce it is now accepting proposals for EnviroFest 2022. These annual grants encourage sustainability and positive environmental action by assisting community-minded organizations or groups with their environmentally friendly projects in communities across the province.

“It is with great pride that we look back over the past 25 years and the difference our employees have made in communities all across our province, from Port aux Basques to St. John’s, and everywhere in between,” says Gary Murray, President and Chief Executive Officer, Newfoundland Power. “We have partnered with more than 300 community groups, completed over 110 environmental projects, planted in excess of 3,000 trees and shrubs, and inspired thousands to take better care of the places where we live, work and raise our families.”

Newfoundland Power is focused on operating with sustainability in mind and making responsible decisions today that reduce any environmental impacts in the future. EnviroFest is the Company’s annual celebration of the environment, providing funding and offering support to a wide variety of organizations throughout the province to assist with their green projects. Whether it’s improving a park area, enhancing a trail system, starting a recycling program or transforming a green space, Newfoundland Power and its employees are committed to sustainability and creating awareness about the importance of preserving our environment for future generations.

Organizations are invited to submit proposals by 4:00 p.m., Thursday, April 14, 2022. Successful applicants will be announced on Earth Day, Friday, April 22, 2022. A minimum of five grants of up to $5,000 each will be awarded. For more information on how to apply, visit newfoundlandpower.com.

Newfoundland Power is the primary distributer of electricity on the island portion of Newfoundland and Labrador. With a customer base of approximately 272,000 accounts, Newfoundland Power is committed to safety, dedicated to the highest level of customer service and delivers reliable electricity at the lowest possible cost. For more information on Newfoundland Power’s programs, services and community partnerships, please visit newfoundlandpower.com.

For further information, please contact: Michele Coughlan, Manager, Public Affairs
Phone: (709) 737-2821 / Cell: (709) 682-1470 mcoughlan@newfoundlandpower.com

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