Two New Brunswick schools have earned the ENERGY STAR certification for superior energy performance.
Bliss Carman Middle School and Royal Road Elementary School in Fredericton are the first schools in Atlantic Canada to receive the certification.
The schools embraced energy efficiency by optimizing operations and energy efficient technology, conserving energy during off-school hours by using electrical and mechanical systems, and reducing energy costs.
ENERGY STAR certified buildings are verified to perform in the top 25 per cent of buildings nationwide.
To qualify, buildings must earn a score of 75 or higher on Natural Resources Canada’s energy performance scale and be verified by a licensed professional engineer or registered architect.
Anglophone West School District superintendent David McTimoney says it’s great to be recognized for accomplishments which often fly under the radar.
