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Western Diversification Program: 8 CleanTech Projects Awarded $3.5M

Western Diversification Program: 8 CleanTech Projects Awarded $3.5M

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Eight Alberta-based non-profits and industry associations have recently been awarded government grants to enhance the clean technology sector. Government funding will enable the organizations to develop new technologies, establish startup working space, and better market technology-based solutions to potential purchasers. Through the Western Diversification Program, a total of $3,485,406 will be divided among successful applicants….

NRCan Clean Growth Program: Clean Technology Fund for Business

NRCan Clean Growth Program: Clean Technology Fund for Business

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Canada’s natural resources sector is one of the country’s top economic drivers. As of 2016, natural resources accounted for 16% of Canada’s gross domestic product (GDP), contributed over $200 billion in exports, and provided 1.74 million jobs for Canadians. While the competitiveness of Canadian players in this industry is highly important, so is their sustainability….

Canadian Industry Program for Energy Conservation Eligibility Criteria

Canadian Industry Program for Energy Conservation Eligibility Criteria

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Natural Resources Canada (NRC)’s Canadian Industry Program for Energy Conservation (CIPEC) is a federal funding program designed to help manufacturers improve their energy efficiency. The initiative awards Canadian small business grants to support projects that develop and implement industrial energy conservation practices and processes. CIPEC provides industrial manufacturers with up to 50% coverage of eligible…

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)’s Clean Technology Initiative

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)’s Clean Technology Initiative

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In 2017, the federal government committed over $2.2 billion to support clean technology initiatives across Canada. Small business funding will help accelerate cleantech research, development, demonstration and adoption projects that encourage growth and expansion. Recently, the government announced it would be supporting businesses through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (AOCA)’s Clean Technology Initiative. AOCA’s Clean…

NRC-IRAP Research Grants Support Innovative Clean Technology Project

NRC-IRAP Research Grants Support Innovative Clean Technology Project

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Pond Technologies Ltd. has leveraged $40M in NRC-IRAP research grants to help manufacturers become more energy efficient and combat climate change. The investment has allowed the company to develop and refine its latest cleantech innovation, which captures CO2 emissions and recycles them into plant-based materials. The contribution has been provided through the NRC-IRAP Midsize Projects…

BLOOM Clean Technology Demonstration Program Grants Aid 7 Ontario Businesses

BLOOM Clean Technology Demonstration Program Grants Aid 7 Ontario Businesses

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In April 2017, the Government of Ontario announced it would be supporting a total of seven clean technology demonstration projects. Each project proposes positive impacts for Ontario’s key economic sectors, while offering innovative end-user cleantech solutions. Program participants will be receiving Ontario government grants through the BLOOM Clean Technology Demonstration Program. The BLOOM Clean Technology…

SD Tech Fund Awards Cleantech Grants to 3 Ontario Businesses

SD Tech Fund Awards Cleantech Grants to 3 Ontario Businesses

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To further promote the use of clean technologies, the Government of Canada is providing nearly $8 million in funding to support three Ontario-based companies. The investment will help each company accelerate the development of their clean energy technologies. Canadian government funding will provided through Sustainable Development Technology Canada’s SD Tech Fund, which supports the development…

SD Tech Fund Awards $2.5M in Solar Cleantech Grants

SD Tech Fund Awards $2.5M in Solar Cleantech Grants

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In March 2016, QD Solar Inc. was awarded $2.5 million in Canadian government grants to help commercialize its latest clean technology development project. This investment has helped enhance and accelerate the market readiness of the company’s new solar photovoltaic technologies. This contribution was provided by the SD Tech Fund, which supports development and demonstration of…

Cap & Trade Makes Energy Efficiency Upgrades a Priority for Ontario Businesses

Cap & Trade Makes Energy Efficiency Upgrades a Priority for Ontario Businesses

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With the implementation of the Ontario Cap & Trade Program, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are a popular topic in Ontario. As the province switches to a cleaner electrical grid, the cost to provide electricity goes up; this can influence the profitability of heavy energy users. However, many companies are considering projects to improve their energy…

IESO Conservation Fund FAQs for Energy Efficiency Projects

IESO Conservation Fund FAQs for Energy Efficiency Projects

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The IESO Conservation Fund program supports innovative energy conservation projects that reduce a business’ demand for Ontario’s public energy. This includes the purchase and installation of energy-efficient technologies, or the development and initiation of internal energy management programs. Through the program, companies may receive up to 50-100% of eligible expenses to a maximum of $250,000-$1,000,000…