August 7, 2015 – Globe Electric, Hydro-Quebec, Manitoba Hydro and PowerStream have been awarded the 2015 Energy Star Market Transformation Award for “exemplary performance in developing and promoting the most energy-efficient products and homes in the market”.

The awards, hosted by Natural Resources Canada, are presented to utilities, manufacturers, retailers, associations and homebuilders who have shown leadership in manufacturing and promoting energy-efficient products.

“This year’s Energy Star award recipients are setting an example for the Canadian business community through their sustained leadership in promoting responsible energy use”, said Greg Rickford, Canada’s minister of Natural Resources. “I applaud all the winners in encouraging Canadians to save money and reduce energy use by making energy-efficient choices.”

Globe Electric took home the award for Manufacturer of the Year in lighting while Hydro-Quebec won Utility of the Year in the provincial category. PowerStream won Utility of the Year in the regional category and Manitoba Hydro took home the award for Promotional Campaign of the Year.