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FortisBC Energy Conservation Leader Award
Established in 2018, the FortisBC Energy Conservation Leader Award recognized a non-profit housing provider for exemplary energy efficiency and conservation, sound energy management strategy, investment in conservation projects, and inspiring others to use energy responsibly.
The 2025 FortisBC Energy Conservation Leader Award recipient is the Kiwanis North Shore Housing Society for its investment in gas absorption heat pumps and domestic hot water boiler replacements in two buildings in West Vancouver.
“We are very proud to be recognized for our work improving building efficiency and exemplary energy use,” said Stefan Baune, CEO of Kiwanis North Shore Housing. The Society invested $568,000 in new equipment and will save 23.7% of natural gas moving forward. This reduces the greenhouse gas emissions by 10 tons per year, the equivalent of driving 2.8 conventional cars in one year.
“Our organization remains committed to environmental sustainability as one of our strategic goals”, Baune stated. Kiwanis continues its focus on energy efficiency and conservation projects. The new project, Kiwanis Village West, has the largest photovoltaic solar system by output on the North Shore. 264 high-efficiency panels produce 146.5 MWh of power, enough electricity to service 15 houses or 22 apartments year-round.
