Canada Invests in Clean Energy Research for Atlantic Provinces

EIN NR Can 400

June 23, 2021

Building a low-carbon economy in Canada requires a transformation of our energy systems. Understanding what clean energy options are available and how best to use them is of critical importance, particularly as we recover from COVID-19.

The Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Natural Resources, today announced an investment of $282,532 for the Offshore Energy Research Association of Nova Scotia (OERA) to create an energy system model that will support Atlantic Canada policy-makers in lowering emissions and encourage investments in clean energy technologies.

The Nova Scotia Department of Energy and Mines (NSDEM) is contributing $110,000 to the initiative and the PEI Energy Corporation will provide another $10,000 to bring the total project investment to $402,532.

The open-source energy system model allows policy-makers, researchers, non-governmental organizations and industry representatives to evaluate different emission mitigation pathways and the associated costs.

Policy-makers will use the model to assess alternative energy scenarios to inform next steps on the path to net-zero emissions, including using technology and investing in research and development. Industry will use the model to make interim and long-term strategic decisions. As further data is added, this model will become even more valuable.

This project is a collaboration between Natural Resources Canadathe Nova Scotia Department of Energy and Mines(NSDEM), Prince Edward Island’s Department of Environment, Energy and Climate ActionOERA, academic partners and players in the energy market in Atlantic Canada.

Federal funding for this project comes from the Government of Canada’s Investing in Canada infrastructure plan, a more than $180-billion investment in public transit projects, green infrastructure, social infrastructure, trade and transportation routes, and Canada’s rural and northern communities.

Canada has an ambitious plan to fight climate change, help Canadians make their homes greener and build a net-zero economy. Since October 2020, through investments in the Fall Economic Statement 2020, the Strengthened Climate Plan, and Budget 2021, Canada has invested $53 billion toward a green recovery that will create opportunities for all Canadians and support a transformation to a low-emissions energy future.

Source

Related Articles


Latest Articles


Changing Scene

  • Federal Investment to Add 989 New Montreal Homes

    Federal Investment to Add 989 New Montreal Homes

    November 18, 2024 The federal government is providing nearly $364 million to help build 989 new homes in Montreal. The announcement took place at 5200 rue de la Savane, in Montreal, which received $100 million dollars through the Apartment Loan Construction Program (ACLP) to build 303 homes and will be operated by Olymbec. This rental building, named Lynk, is designed to… Read More…

  • ABB and NIEDAX Group Announce Completion of Joint Venture with the Formation of Abnex Inc.

    ABB and NIEDAX Group Announce Completion of Joint Venture with the Formation of Abnex Inc.

    November 18, 2024 ABB completed the previously announced 50/50 joint venture with Niedax Group. The Abnex Inc. joint venture (JV) will broaden solutions and advance opportunities in the rapidly growing North American cable management market. Integrating engineering and manufacturing capabilities of ABB’s Installation Products Division with Niedax Group will enable the newly formed company to deliver a… Read More…

  • Ontario Building More Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

    Ontario Building More Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

    November 18, 2024 The Ontario government is building over 1,300 new electric vehicle (EV) charging ports in small and medium-sized communities, marking a major milestone in the province’s plan to increase access to EV chargers outside of large urban centres and support the electrification of transportation across the province. As the province continues to see… Read More…

  • Ontario Investing Over $74 Million Through Next Round of Skills Development Fund Capital Stream

    Ontario Investing Over $74 Million Through Next Round of Skills Development Fund Capital Stream

    November 18, 2024 The Ontario government is launching the second round of its Skills Development Fund (SDF) Capital Stream starting November 29, with over $74 million in available funding to build, expand and retrofit training facilities for workers in the trades, including construction, manufacturing technology and health care. The government is also investing nearly $5 million from the first… Read More…