Lauren Kulokas (B.A.Sc. UBC Mechanical Engineering, 2005) has been awarded the Applied Science Outstanding young Alumnus Award for her work as VP Operations with Energy Aware Technology. The Outstanding Young Alumnus is presented to a UBC Applied Science alumnus who since graduation has made significant positive contributions to society and whose professional achievements, community service or academic excellence are distinguished and reflect the essence of UBC Applied Science mission. Lauren co-founded Energy Aware Technology with several other UBC students in 2005, a spin-off from the Applied Science New Venture Design course.
Energy Aware Technology develops products to promote sustainability and real time feedback of energy consumption. Their product, the Power Bar, is featured in the Millennium Waters development in South East False Creek, the home of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Village.The Power Bar allows for real time feedback and information on energy consumption, an elegant yet simple reminder of our in home energy usage.Energy Aware Technology also works with partners to offer the utility sector products that provide real-time feedback and information on consumption, allowing greater control of energy distribution and management.
Energy Aware has received numerous awards including, 2009 “Most Promising Startup” from the BC Technology Industry Association, BC Hydro Sustainability Award and Natural Resources Canada Energy Ambassadors Award.