BC Centre for Innovation Awards $1.25M for Clean Energy to Fuel Cell and Renewable Diesel Companies
Key Ideas
  • The B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE) allocated $1.25 million in funding to three B.C. companies, including a manufacturer of fuel cell stacks for heavy trucks.
  • Companies like Unilia Fuel Cells, Expander, and InnoCast Concrete are the recipients of this funding, aiming to promote hydrogen fuel-cell-powered trucks, renewable diesel, and carbon sequestration in hydrogen production.
  • The initiative is supported by government officials like Josie Osborne, who believe that hydrogen and low carbon fuel technologies are crucial for reducing emissions in the commercial transportation sector, leading to a cleaner environment for all.
  • Sarah Goodman, the CEO of CICE, emphasized that supporting startups in British Columbia goes beyond fostering innovation by driving economic growth, creating jobs, and advancing sustainable economic prosperity through the implementation of net-zero technologies.
The B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE) recently announced a significant funding initiative, providing $1.25 million to three British Columbia companies operating in the clean energy sector. One of the recipients, Unilia Fuel Cells, is set to introduce a hydrogen fuel-cell-powered heavy-duty truck. Expander, another recipient, focuses on producing fossil-free, net-zero renewable diesel for long-haul trucking, while InnoCast Concrete, the third recipient, is working on addressing carbon sequestration during hydrogen production. Government support for these initiatives is evident through statements from Josie Osborne, the minister of energy, mines, and low carbon innovation, who highlights the importance of hydrogen and low carbon fuel technologies in reducing emissions in the commercial transportation sector. This move is expected to contribute to a cleaner and more sustainable environment. Additionally, Sarah Goodman, CEO of CICE, underscores the significance of investing in startups in British Columbia, not only for fostering innovation but also for driving economic growth, creating jobs, and promoting sustainable economic prosperity. The funding aims to facilitate the commercialization and scaling of essential net-zero technologies that can revolutionize the construction and transportation sectors in the province.
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