Prism Recognized for Environmental Impact
at the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade
Business Distinction Awards 2025

Prism Engineering is proud to be named one of the finalists in the Environmental Impact category at the GVBOT Business Distinction Awards 2025, an event that celebrated leadership and innovation across the region’s business community.

The awards ceremony, held on October 30, featured a short video highlighting our journey — from our early involvement in BC Hydro’s Power Smart program in the 1990s to our current work supporting organizations in improving energy efficiency, decarbonization, and reducing their environmental impact.

“We’re proud of the role we’ve played over the past 35 years in helping organizations across the region take meaningful action toward a more sustainable, low-carbon future,” says Robert Greenwald, President of Prism Engineering. “It’s rewarding to see our work recognized alongside so many other organizations making a positive impact in British Columbia.”

Congratulations to our fellow finalists in the Environmental Impact category — Novex Delivery Solutions, Renewal Development, and the category winners, SenseNet, for their incredible work on early wildfire detection!

Watch the video featured during the awards ceremony to learn more about our story and how we’re helping Change Systems for a Better World:

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Decarbonization Planning
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Sustainability Engagement

We’re thrilled to share that Prism has won two ASHRAE BC Technology Awards for the year 2024-25, recognizing excellence in sustainable building performance!

The award-winning projects are:

• First Place in Region XI and BC Chapter Award – Warrington 9850 King George Boulevard – Continuous Optimization Implementation (Commercial Buildings EBCx Category)
• BC Chapter Award – Hope Recreation Centre – Heat Recovery System (Existing Institutional Buildings Category)

The ASHRAE BC Technology Awards recognize organizations that are advancing the built environment through proven, innovative design and operational strategies that enhance comfort, air quality, and energy performance. These awards highlight how engineering expertise can help organizations meet climate goals while reducing operational costs.

Left to right: Nick Carter, Electrical EIT; Alison Bodine, Intermediate Electrical Designer; Iram Green, Principal and Energy Team Leader; Tim Aske, Associate and Senior Energy Engineer; Stephen Kooiman, Principal and Mechanical Team Leader; and Sewa Odufuwa, Energy Management Professional.

Innovation in building decarbonization and energy efficiency

For Warrington PCI Management, Prism led a Continuous Optimization (C-Op) implementation at 9850 King George Boulevard, a 15-storey LEED Gold–certified office tower in Surrey, BC. Following a BC Hydro Continuous Optimization (C-Op)–funded recommissioning study, Prism implemented advanced control upgrades and ventilation system improvements to restore reliable heat pump and heat recovery operation, reduce reliance on district energy, and enhance overall energy efficiency.

“This project shows how even high-performing buildings can benefit from ongoing optimization,” says Sewa Odufuwa, Energy Management Controls Specialist at Prism. “Through smart control strategies and collaboration with the client, we were able to significantly improve system performance while reducing operating costs and emissions.”

For the Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD), Prism implemented a new CO₂-based heat recovery system to replace aging infrastructure and improve overall energy performance at Hope Recreation Centre. The new system captures waste heat from the ice plant and redistributes it to heat the pools, under-slab area, and other building spaces, significantly reducing natural gas use and operating costs.

This project builds on a previous Low-Carbon Electrification (LCE) study conducted by Prism for FVRD and demonstrates the long-term value of integrated energy planning and design.

“The Hope Recreation Centre project is a great example of how collaboration and long-term planning can transform a community facility,” says Tim Aske, Associate and Senior Energy Engineer at Prism. “By reusing waste heat, we’re not only reducing emissions but also improving comfort and lowering costs for years to come.”

Advancing sustainable building performance

This year’s awards add to previous awards Prism has won over the years and reflect our ongoing commitment to helping clients improve energy efficiency, reduce emissions, and renew assets for a more sustainable future.

Congratulations to the teams involved — and a big thank you to our clients for their collaboration and trust!

Awards highlights

Warrington PCI Management – 9850 King George Boulevard

Service: Continuous Optimization (C-Op) Implementation
Building: 15-storey, 137,000 sq. ft. LEED Gold office tower in Surrey, BC
Main goal: Improve system reliability, enhance heat recovery, and optimize controls for consistent, efficient operation.
Estimated results: 84% reduction in annual fuel costs and a decrease of 208 tonnes of CO₂e per year.

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9850 King George Boulevard, Surrey, BC. Photo: Google Earth.

Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD) – Hope Recreation Centre

Service: Heat Recovery System
Building: Ice rink, 25-metre leisure pool, hot tub and sauna, fitness spaces, and community rooms.
Main goals: Implement a heat recovery system to reduce GHG emissions and energy consumption across aquatic and ice arena spaces.
Estimated results: $25,200 in annual energy cost savings and a reduction of 88.7 tonnes of CO₂e per year.

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Hope Recreation Centre ice arena, Hope, BC. Photo: Prism Engineering.

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Building Controls
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See project examples
Justice Institute of BC New Westminster Campus | Controls Upgrade
UNBC | Continuous Optimization Recommissioning
Vancouver School Board | Recommissioning

We’re pleased to welcome Emma Harrison and Shannon Hardman as the newest Associates at Prism!  

Their commitment, expertise and passion for energy management make them valuable additions to our Leadership Team.

At Prism, Associates play a vital role in shaping our company’s future—leading business initiatives, mentoring emerging professionals, and nurturing our culture of care and collaboration. Emma and Shannon embody these values, and we’re thrilled to have them help drive our mission forward.

Emma Harrison joined Prism in 2023 as an Energy Management Engineer-in-Training. She brings experience in municipal climate action and has an academic background in mechanical engineering and industrial ecology. At Prism, she has contributed to energy audits, low-carbon electrification projects, and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions pathway studies across various sectors.

Shannon Hardman joined Prism in 2021. Based in Kamloops, BC, she brings over 15 years of experience in climate change and Strategic Energy Management. As a Certified Energy Manager, she has led energy performance initiatives across more than 140 civic facilities and developed tools to enhance client energy management programs.

We’re excited to see Emma and Shannon continue to support our clients in achieving their energy and sustainability goals.

Meet our Principals and Associates to learn how our Leadership Team can support your organization’s energy journey.

Our presence on Vancouver Island has reached an exciting new milestone — Prism local team has moved into a larger office in downtown Victoria! The new space at 204 – 1005 Broad Street reflects both our expanding team and the increasing demand for engineering, energy management, and sustainability services across the Island.

“We have supported clients on Vancouver Island for decades,” says Robert Greenwald, President of Prism Engineering. “Establishing a full-time office in Victoria two years ago was a natural next step as our work and partnerships on the Island continued to grow. This move into a larger space reflects both the expansion of our team and the growing opportunities to support clients locally. We’re excited to be even closer to our clients and partners as we continue to build on that momentum.”

More space to collaborate

The new 754-square-foot office occupies a unit in one of Old Town Victoria’s most iconic heritage buildings — the Weiler Brothers Warerooms, built in 1883–84. With a meeting room, kitchen, and shared amenities like a rooftop patio and bike room, the office provides a comfortable and collaborative space for our local team to connect, innovate, and deliver results for clients.

“Having a physical presence on the Island allows us to respond quickly to site requests and connect more directly with our clients,” says Adam Franklin, Associate and Vancouver Island Branch Leader. “Our clients value the opportunity for more face time and stronger local relationships — it helps us deliver solutions that truly meet their needs.”

A multidisciplinary team

With more projects and opportunities emerging, our local team is well-positioned to support organizations advancing their energy and decarbonization goals. Together, they bring a mix of skills, local knowledge, and passion for delivering practical, sustainable solutions to our clients.

The team also benefits from cross-office collaboration, working closely with colleagues in our head office in Burnaby and branch office in the Kootenays, ensuring clients receive the full breadth of Prism’s expertise.

Meet our Vancouver Island team:

Left to right: Adam Franklin, Associate and Vancouver Island Branch Leader, Shelby Tay, Communication and Design Specialist, Haydn MacLean, Mechanical Consultant, Christine Obee, Engagement Specialist, and Ross Hilliard, Energy Engineer. Not shown: Vaibhav Parmar, Electrical Engineer-in-Training.

Key local initiatives shaping a low-carbon future

With our new office and growing team in place, we’re proud to be contributing to meaningful work that’s shaping a more sustainable future for clients and communities across Vancouver Island. Among the projects that will have lasting local impacts are the EV Ready Fleet Plans and Charging Strategies for BC Ferries, the Capital Regional District (CRD), and Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District #68; mechanical upgrades for the Cedar Hill and Pearkes recreation centres and Saanich Municipal Hall; and Electrical Planning Reports for local stratas in Saanich.

Each of these initiatives contributes to reducing carbon emissions and advancing a more sustainable, energy-efficient future for local communities.

Stop by to say ‘hello’!

Ready to advance your energy and decarbonization goals? Contact our Vancouver Island team today and discover how we can deliver tailored solutions for your organization.

Whether you’re in Victoria or anywhere across Vancouver Island, we’d love to connect! Stop by our new office for a catch-up, a coffee, or to discuss how we can support your next project.

Prism is here to support your organization’s success.

Interested to learn more?
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Electrical Planning Report (EPR)
EV Charging
Recommissioning and Retro-commissioning
Transportation Decarbonization Planning

Learn more about other projects on Vancouver Island
BC Ferries | Terminals Power Quality Review
Millstream Village | Power Factor and Quality
Nanaimo Regional General Hospital | Vulnerability Risk Assessment
Nanaimo’s Federal Building (BGIS) | BOMA Best Certification
School District #79 Lake Cowichan | Biomass Boiler