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[news 2005
- 2006]
PARTEQ
innovator receives Canada Mortgage and Housing education
excellence award
Dec. 14, 2005
For immediate release
KINGSTON, ON -- Dr. Stephen Harrison, a professor of
mechanical engineering at Queen's University and the
developer of a patented solar energy technology, has
been honoured by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
(CMHC) for his contribution to sustainable alternative
energy practices.
Dr. Harrison was presented with CMHC's Excellence in
Education Award for his work with students in developing
and promoting alternative energy technology, including
his establishment of and ongoing involvement with the
Queen's University Solar Vehicle Team. Also honoured
was Dr. Gary vanLoon of the Department of Chemistry/School
of Environmental Studies.
"Dr. Harrison and Dr. vanLoon are true champions of
sustainability in their respective fields,” says Steve
Jacques, Ontario Manager, Community Development and
Research, CMHC. “They continue to educate, not only
here in Canada but abroad as well, that sustainability
happens at many levels.” The pair were cited for “creating
the sustainability champions of the future.”
Dr. Harrison is internationally recognized for his research
expertise in the development and evaluation of solar
energy technology. His patented solar-powered hot water
heater technology was licensed by PARTEQ Innovations,
the technology transfer office of Queen's University,
to EnerWorks Inc. of London, a manufacturer and developer
of solar thermal appliances and systems for the North
American market. The technology is in residential and
commercial use in Alberta and Ontario.
The CMHC Excellence in Education Award recognizes secondary
and postsecondary educators in Ontario who have integrated
sustainable concepts in housing and community development
into the academic curriculum. The award was established
in 1993 to acknowledge that exemplary education and
innovative environmental planning are essential to the
development of sustainable communities.
Contact:
John Molloy
President & CEO
PARTEQ Innovations
P: 613. 533. 2342
E: jmolloy@parteqinnovations.com
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