The City of Kingston has been recognized with two national awards for its progress in cutting emissions and improving energy efficiency across its municipal buildings.

The Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC) presented the city with its Government Leadership Award, recognizing the work of Kingston’s Facilities Management and Construction Services (FMCS) team. The award highlights efforts to reduce energy use and emissions across more than 160 city-owned buildings. Russell Horne, the city’s Manager of Facilities Energy & Asset Management, was also named Green Building Champion, an individual honour for his role in pushing forward sustainability and decarbonization initiatives.

CAGBC handed out the awards at its Building Lasting Change Gala in Toronto on June 19.