Government of Canada Invests in Alberta's Clean Technology Sector
Key Ideas
- More than $8.3 million in federal funding announced for 13 projects in Alberta's energy and natural resource industries.
- Key focus areas include scaling up the Energy Transition Centre in Calgary, advancing Alberta's hydrogen sector, and powering Indigenous communities.
- Investments aim to create jobs, capitalize on clean technology advancements, and contribute to a sustainable economic future in the Prairie provinces.
- Initiatives align with the Government of Canada's Framework to Build a Green Prairie Economy, emphasizing collaboration and capitalizing on regional strengths.
The Government of Canada has announced an investment of over $8.3 million for 13 projects in Alberta's energy and natural resource industries. The funding aims to advance clean technologies in the province, with key priorities including scaling up the Energy Transition Centre in downtown Calgary. Additionally, investments in the hydrogen sector and powering Indigenous communities are highlighted. The projects will accelerate investment in Alberta's hydrogen economy, enable job creation, and support the study of alternative energy sources for Indigenous communities. Repayable funding will also help Calgary-based FulcrumAir expand operations and bring innovations to new markets. Furthermore, initiatives focusing on enhancing training and connections in the natural resources sector are being supported. These investments align with the Government of Canada's Framework to Build a Green Prairie Economy, emphasizing the importance of collaboration, local priorities, and regional strengths to support a sustainable and prosperous future.