May 28, 2012:  J.K. Irving Centre in Bouctouche Wins Award for Energy Efficiency

The new 8,200 square-metre J.K. Irving Centre in Bouctouche, New Brunswick has received the 2012 Premier's Award for Energy Efficiency in the commercial new construction category.

The  multifunctional complex, which includes the new town hall, a gym, a walking track, and an NHL-sized rink, opened its doors to the community in October 2011.

The building's energy efficiency features reduce the operating costs by over 50 percent compared to a similar structure that simply meets the minimum energy design standard. 

Read [more] about the centre and its award-winning energy efficient design. 

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Outstanding Energy Efficiency Project – Commercial New Construction.

L to R: Bruce Fitch, Minister responsible for Efficiency NB; Mayor Aldéo Saulnier, Town of Bouctouche; and Denis Caron, President and CEO, Efficiency NB