Natural Resources Canada issues call for proposal for green industrial facilities
by CM Staff
The $194-million initiative allows for industrial facilities to receive up to $10 million per proposal, directly supporting industry in implementing energy efficiency projects within individual facilities.
OTTAWA — On May 17, Jonathan Wilkinson, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, opened funding applications for industrial facilities under the Green Industrial Facilities and Manufacturing Program. The $194-million initiative allows for industrial facilities to receive up to $10 million per proposal, directly supporting industry in implementing energy efficiency projects within individual facilities.
The program aims to maximize energy performance, reduce GHG emissions and increase competitiveness for industry in Canada. Specifically, it targets industrial facilities in Canada seeking cost-shared financial assistance to implement energy efficiency and energy management projects, from now until March 2027.
As global markets continue to favour industrial products with the lowest carbon footprint, the ongoing decarbonization of Canada’s industrial facilities and manufacturing processes will try and keep job-creating industries competitive.
The Green Industrial Facilities and Manufacturing Program is supported by funding announced in Budget 2022. An expansion of the Industrial Energy Management Program at Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), this new program provides support for capacity-building tools, guides and case studies. It will also support outreach and awareness activities through an industry–government partnership network, the Canadian Industry Partnership for Energy Conservation, which shares information, collects energy data, facilitates mentoring on industrial energy and related matters and communicates successes. Budget 2023 is building on this progress through historic investments in the clean economy, including new tax credits to support clean manufacturing, electricity and energy.
“The Green Industrial Facilities and Manufacturing Program is supporting industrial partners, including utilities as well as provinces and territories, in enhancing energy efficiency while reducing waste and pollution and creating good jobs. Investments like these are vital in Canada’s advancement toward a sustainable and low-carbon future,” said Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources.
