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.”
At the Hope Recreation Centre, Prism implemented a new CO2-based heat recovery system to replace aging infrastructure and improve overall energy performance. 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 the Fraser Valley Regional District (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.
9850 King George Boulevard, Surrey. 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.
Hope Recreation Centre ice arena. Photo: Prism Engineering.
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