Environment awards for 3 businesses at Surrey/White Rock event

Environment awards for 3 businesses at Surrey/White Rock event

Published 6:00 pm Friday, October 2, 2026

Three businesses were celebrated for environmental awareness Friday (Oct. 2) in Surrey.

Surrey & White Rock Environment & Business Awards were given to Moment Energy (Large Business category), AGL Glazing (Medium) and ReuseTechBC (Small) during a Climate & Competitiveness Forum at Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel.

Nominees were announced Sept. 1 by Surrey & White Rock Board of Trade, host of the 20th annual awards event, sponsored by FortisBC.

A discussion on climate competitiveness involved a panel of Andrea MacLeod (Vancouver Fraser Port Authority), Jorge Lobo (FortisBC) and Caroline Chiu (City of Surrey economic investment department).

Here are bios of three award winners, as submitted by the board of trade:

Moment Energy (Large Business)

“Founded in a Surrey garage in 2019 by four engineers, Moment Energy is a clean-technology leader transforming retired electric-vehicle batteries into commercial-scale battery energy storage systems. By establishing the Surrey Mega Factory, the world’s largest certified second-life battery facility, the company manages the entire domestic battery lifecycle to power data centres, hospitals, and microgrids while keeping usable batteries out of landfills. As the first North American company to achieve UL 1974 repurposing safety certification, Moment Energy is advancing the circular economy, replacing fossil fuel dependency, and projecting to manufacture 1 GWh of capacity while creating over 100 local clean-tech jobs in Surrey.”

AGL Glazing Inc. (Medium Business)

“With over two decades of experience, AGL Glazing is a commercial glazing contractor delivering high-performance curtain walls, storefronts, windows, and architectural glass solutions across British Columbia. Through computer-automated precision cutting, AGL achieves up to 97% material recovery in fabrication, cutting traditional aluminum waste by 72%. Their energy-efficient glazing systems significantly reduce heat transfer and building operational carbon emissions. By recycling glass and aluminum, a material that retains value across decades, AGL integrates circular economy principles into modern construction, delivering durable, low-emission envelope solutions that advance a decarbonized built environment.”

ReuseTechBC (Small Business)

“ReuseTechBC is a registered charity dedicated to bridging the digital divide and reducing e-waste across British Columbia. It collects surplus electronics, securely wipes and refurbishes them, and redistributes them to schools, non-profits, and low-income individuals, delaying premature recycling and supporting a circular economy. In 2026 alone, ReuseTechBC refurbished 7,423 devices, diverting an estimated 3,029 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions, while distributing over 1,500 devices directly into the Surrey community. By prioritizing device reuse over manufacturing and partnering with eco-friendly couriers, ReuseTechBC transforms electronic waste into vital community equity.”