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The Lighthouse Media Group signs on for 100 per cent green electricity with Bullfrog Power®
Family-owned business greens pre-press and printing operations with renewable energy
Bridgewater, August 17, 2010 — The Lighthouse Media Group, located in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, is supporting the town’s sustainability goals and taking action on climate change by bullfrogpowering® its pre-press and printing facilities with 100 per cent clean, renewable electricity. A founding member of the Bridgewater Sustainability Partnership, Lighthouse Media Group is one of several businesses in the town to commit to reducing its environmental footprint.
"When we joined the Bridgewater Sustainability Partnership program in 2008, one of our commitments was to support the sustainable growth of this community through education and environmental action," says Lynn Hennigar, President, Lighthouse Media Group. "As the town’s community newspaper, we believe in leading by example and signing on with Bullfrog Power sends a strong message to our readers about the importance of supporting renewable energy."
Through the agreement, Bullfrog’s Maritime generators inject renewable electricity into the regional grid to match the amount of power the Lighthouse Media Group uses at its pre-press and printing facilities. In the Maritime provinces, Bullfrog sources from wind farms and low-impact hydro facilities in Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick. Bullfrog Power launched in the Maritimes in the fall of 2009 and provides all homes and businesses in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island with a renewable electricity choice. The organization’s goal is to advance the development of wind power throughout the Maritimes.
Choosing Bullfrog Power complements the family-owned business’ existing environmental programs. The company relies on geothermal technology for its heating and cooling, recycles all paper and print-related materials, and implemented an internal energy conservation campaign to create awareness about ways employees can make their workplace more sustainable.
"By choosing green electricity, the Lighthouse Media Group is setting a strong example for other Maritime businesses to follow," said Holly Bond, Director, Eastern Region, Bullfrog Power. "Not only is the company reducing its environmental impact, it is demonstrating that there are practical ways to support renewable energy in Canada."
About the Lighthouse Media Group
Located in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, The Lighthouse Media Group is one of Canada’s few remaining family-owned newspaper operations. It comprises two community papers founded more than 130 years ago: The Lunenburg Progress Enterprise and The Bridgewater Bulletin. Today, these publications are joined by The Chester Times Monthly, a new monthly newspaper serving Chester and area, and The Lighthouse Log, an advertising vehicle in Lunenburg and Queen’s Counties that carries numerous columns and feature photos. After more than a century, the family-run business remains dedicated to providing solid local news coverage, interesting features and columns, thought provoking opinions and an open letters policy to encourage reader participation.
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About Bullfrog Power
Bullfrog Power, Canada’s 100 per cent green electricity provider, offers homes and businesses a clean, renewable electricity choice. Bullfrog’s electricity comes exclusively from wind and hydro facilities that have been certified as low impact by Environment Canada under its EcoLogoM program instead of from polluting sources like coal, oil, natural gas, and nuclear. Thousands of Canadian homes and businesses are doing their part to address climate change and air pollution by switching to green electricity with Bullfrog Power.
Contact Bullfrog Power
William Pointon
Manager, Public Relations
Tel: 416.360.3464 ext 221
Email: william.pointon@bullfrogpower.com
Contact the Lighthouse Media Group
Lynn Hennigar
President
Tel: 902.543.2457
Email: lynnhennigar@lighthouse.ns.ca |
