CALGARY SURGE AND ZENO RENEWABLES ANNOUNCE MULTI-YEAR EXTENSION TO TITLE SPONSORSHIP
April 23, 2024 – Zeno Renewables (Zeno) will remain the Official Title Sponsor of the Calgary Surge through the 2027 season after signing an extension to the landmark multi-year deal the team announced Tuesday.
"The commitment Zeno Renewables has made to the Calgary Surge speaks volumes about the growth of the company and the impact it strives to have in all four corners of our city,” said Surge Vice-Chairman and President, Jason Ribeiro. “Our partnership represents a significant step forward for the business of professional basketball across Canada and the growth of the sport amongst youth and families,” continued Ribeiro.
Zeno is a leading solar solutions company that installs high-quality solar panels and sustainable energy solutions on homes. Led by Co-Chief Executive Officers Kai Fahrion and Gursh Bal, Zeno has ambitious plans to install solar solutions on 1 million homes by 2040. Since its inception in 2015, Calgary-based Zeno has been focused on creating a more sustainable planet and giving back to the communities it operates in.
“Being the Official Title Sponsor of the Calgary Surge is a big point of pride for our company. The Surge’s inaugural season surpassed all our expectations and the organization’s steadfast commitment to community just shows we have been value-aligned since day one,” said Kai Fahrion, Co-Chief Executive Officer of Zeno. “Our team at Zeno have enjoyed engaging thousands of fans through this partnership and growing our brand awareness in Calgary, Alberta, and throughout Canada. That journey continues when the Surge open the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) season on May 21st in front of a national audience we know
is
demanding solar energy solutions.”
“Zeno's residential solar solutions resonate with the Calgary Surge's fan base because both represent investments into a brighter tomorrow for future generations, where solar energy parallels basketball's spirit of sustainability and community empowerment”, said Gursh Bal, Co-Chief Executive Officer of Zeno.
Zeno's ambitious plan to install solar on 1 million homes by 2040 across Canada not only positions it as the most recognized and trusted solar brand but also promises to significantly reduce Canadian's electrical carbon emissions at a residential level by over 10%, catalyzing a sustainable energy revolution nationwide. The title sponsorship with the Calgary Surge has further enhanced this vision, providing invaluable benefits and insights to support the company's mission towards a greener future.
As part of the multi-year extension, the Zeno logo will continue to be featured on all official Calgary Surge New Era player jersey kits and now fan replicas as well. Fans can look forward to Zeno’s dedicated and energetic presence on game days at WinSport Event Centre and across all Surge online channels.
Fans can now purchase their tickets to the highly anticipated 2024 Season Opener at the Scotiabank Saddledome on May 21 at
www.calgarysurge.ca/surge2thedome.
About the Calgary Surge
The Calgary Surge tipped off their inaugural season at WinSport Event Centre in May 2023, after originating the Guelph Nighthawks, one of the founding members of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL). From day one, the Surge have been committed to being the Home Team for Calgary and a space where everyone is welcome.
The Calgary Surge are active members of the community and have participated in a few hundred events (and counting) around the city that connect the team with diverse communities through sport and entertainment. In their inaugural season, the Surge finished 1st overall in the Western Conference and were crowned Western Conference Champions in the playoffs. For more information, visit www.calgarysurge.ca.
About the Canadian Elite Basketball League
A league created by Canadians for Canadians with a mission to develop Canadian players, coaches, sports executives, and referees, the CEBL boasts the highest percentage of Canadian players of any pro league in the country with 73% of its 2023 rosters being Canadian. Players bring experience from the NBA, NBA G League, top international pro leagues, the Canadian National team program, and top NCAA programs as well as U SPORTS. Fourteen players have signed NBA contracts following a CEBL season, and numerous CEBL players attend NBA G League training camps every year. The CEBL season runs from May through August. More information about the CEBL is available at CEBL.ca and @cebleague on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook & YouTube.