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World Plumbing Council calls for scholarship submissions

The World Plumbing Council is accepting submissions for its three annual scholarships. Two of the scholarships are awarded to plumbers travelling internationally to learn about the industry, and one is awarded to a trainer to attend the UA Instructor Training Program in Ann Arbor, MI. The scholarships provide up to $15,000 in funding, and are designed to create an educational exchange between plumbers from different countries; to increase awareness of the contribution plumbing makes to global health, sustainability, and the environment; and to provide a global networking platform. They include: the Scholarship for Least Developed and Developing Countries; the Education and Training Scholarship; and the United Association Instructor Training Program Scholarship. Applications are due by September 30, 2023.

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Application date looms for Deep Retrofit Accelerator Initiative

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) has launched the Deep Retrofit Accelerator Initiative (DRAI), a $185.5-million initiative. The initiative will offer non-repayable funding for projects that enable deep retrofits in commercial, institutional, or mid- or high-rise multi-unit residential buildings in Canada. All Canadian organizations, companies, levels of government, and Indigenous organizations and groups are eligible to apply. Applications are due by April 28, 2023. Applications from Indigenous organizations may be submitted at any time until March 31, 2025, or until funding is fully distributed. nrcan.gc.ca

Stephenville, NL receives funding for fuel-switching project

The Town of Stephenville, NL has received investments from the federal and provincial governments to support a fuel-switching project. The town received funding of up to $271,000 from the federal government through Environment and Climate Change Canada, and up to $226,000 from the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. The initiative will switch the Bay St. George YMCA from oil heating to electric boilers. The town is also contributing around $181,000 towards the project. The fuel switching initiative will lower greenhouse gas emissions, and will add to the long-term viability of the facility. Federal funding comes through the Low Carbon Economy Fund. canada.ca gov.nl.ca

Kilmar Agency recognized with Uponor award

Uponor North America has presented the Ottawa, ON-based Kilmar Agency with its 30 Years of Outstanding Service award. The Kilmar Agency is a manufacturer’s representative distributing hydronic equipment, including radiant heating and cooling, and snow and ice melting products. kilmar.com

ASHRAE recognizes Canadian members with industry awards

ASHRAE recognized the achievements and contributions of members during its 2023 Winter Conference in Atlanta, GA. Canadian award winners were Lianne Cockerton and Martin Roy of Martin Roy et Associés who were recipients of the Award of Engineering Excellence in the new institutional buildings category, for Local 144 in Point-auxTrembles, QC. Winners in the ASHRAE Technology Awards included Simon Kattoura, existing industrial facilities or processes category for Hood Packaging Corporation in Montreal, QC, and Adrianne Mitani, residential facilities category for 70 Gloucester St. in Ottawa, ON.

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