TORONTO, ONTARIO — (Marketwired) — 09/19/13 — Bullfrog Power, Canada–s leading green energy provider, and Siemens Canada are announcing that Bullfrog Power will provide clean, renewable electricity for Siemens– Canadian headquarters in Oakville, Ontario, and the new Trench Limited offices in Pickering, Ontario.
“Sourcing green energy for our facilities with Bullfrog Power is a natural extension of our commitment to advancing renewable energy in Canada and to –walking the talk– when it comes to reducing our environmental footprint,” said Robert Hardt, President and CEO, Siemens Canada.
Through the agreement, Bullfrog Power–s generators put 100 per cent green electricity onto the grid to match the amount of electricity used at Siemens– Canadian headquarters in Oakville and its offices at the Pickering manufacturing facility for Trench Limited, a Siemens company. Bullfrog–s green electricity comes exclusively from wind and hydro facilities that have been certified as low impact by Environment Canada under its EcoLogo(M) program.
“Bullfrog Power is proud to partner with Siemens Canada, a leading supplier of renewable energy solutions and efficiency technologies,” said Anthony Santilli, Vice President, Commercial Sales and Marketing, Bullfrog Power. “By choosing renewable electricity with Bullfrog, Siemens is reducing its environmental impact, supporting new renewable energy project development and helping to create a cleaner, healthier environment.”
In 2013 Siemens Canada was named as one of Canada–s Greenest Employers for a second consecutive year. The distinction recognizes employers that lead the nation in creating a culture of environmental awareness in their organizations. Siemens Canada–s choice of green energy with Bullfrog Power furthers this effort as a part of a robust sustainability program that includes:
About Bullfrog Power
Bullfrog Power, Canada–s leading green energy provider, offers renewable energy solutions that enable homes and businesses to reduce their environmental impact, support the development of green energy projects in Canada and help create a cleaner, healthier world. As a Certified B Corporation, Bullfrog Power meets higher standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. Thousands of Canadian homes and businesses are doing their part to address climate change and air pollution by switching to green energy with Bullfrog Power. Homes and businesses can sign up easily, quickly and affordably at .
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About Siemens in Canada
For more than 100 years the innovative ideas from Siemens have helped make Canada a better place. From the Atlantic to Pacific oceans, more than 4,500 employees in Canada work together to provide answers that last in the fields of industry, energy, healthcare and infrastructure solutions for cities. Since it was federally chartered in 1912, Siemens has stood for technical achievements, innovation, quality and reliability. Sales for Siemens in Canada in fiscal 2012 (ended September 30), were $2.1 billion CAD. The company has 53 offices and 14 manufacturing/assembly facilities across Canada. For more information please visit .
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Bullfrog Power
Jonathan McKay
Public Relations Manager
416.360.3464 ext 239
Siemens Canada
Ann Adair
Vice President, Communications and Strategy
416.567.7831