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BUILDER/DEVELOPER OF THE YEAR

LIMONA CONSTRUCTION LTD.

When it comes to Limona Construction Ltd., the term “builder” cuts two ways: builder of high-quality energy-efficient homes, and builder of a more energy-efficient, environmentally responsible construction industry.Currently Limona has two Power Smart single-family developments on Vancouver Island—Turnstone and The Terraces at Thetis Vale—and every home achieved an EnerGuide for New Homes (EGNH) rating of 77 or better, earning a Power Smart Silver designation. Limona reached these levels of energy efficiency by incorporating ENERGY STAR®-labelled windows and appliance packages into their homes. At Turnstone, Limona proved that detached housing can be both efficient and affordable.

Equally important, Limona worked with BC Hydro and the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources to initiate the EGNH program in B.C. and was the first EGNH builder in the province. Now, thanks to Limona’s pioneering efforts, buyers are beginning to ask, “What’s my EnerGuide score?”

That’s the mark of a true builder.

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PLATINUM GROUP OF COMPANIES

To ensure that their Montebello townhome development would meet Power Smart New Home Program standards and achieve a high EnerGuide for New Homes rating, the Platinum Group went so far as to change construction specifications after the project was already underway. Energy- efficient features, including ENERGY STAR®-labelled windows and appliances and high-efficiency gas furnaces, helped most Montebello units earn a Power Smart Gold designation. This means that purchasers will enjoy enhanced comfort and energy efficiency for years to come.
UBC PROPERTIES TRUST

UBC Properties Trust, a market-oriented private company wholly owned by the University of British Columbia, contributes to sustainability by building communities that are energy efficient and environmentally responsible. Greenwood Commons, a stacked townhouse project, is 100 per cent Power Smart Gold. Thanks to ENERGY STAR-labelled windows and appliances, hot water preheated through a geoexchange system, and green building practices, residents will enjoy the comfort of energy efficiency in a vibrant new community.