Canada Funds Alberta's Clean Technology Sector

Alberta is a province with abundant raw materials and a skilled workforce, however, as global markets shift towards sustainability, Alberta needs to innovate. The Government of Canada displayed its commitment to help by announcing $8.3 million in funding for projects advancing clean technologies in Alberta.

The six key priorities of this funding are:

1. Scaling up the Energy Transition Centre

$2 million will go towards helping the Energy Transition Centre in Calgary increase support for clean tech businesses, expand clean tech programs, and enhance collaboration between industry, academia, and investors.

2. Advancing Hydrogen Sector

$1.5 million will help grow the hydrogen economy in Calgary by supporting hydrogen study and establishing the Calgary Region Hydrogen Hub.

3. Powering Indigenous Communities

$1.6 million will contribute to projects bringing alternative energy sources to Indigenous communities in Alberta. These projects include the study of battery storage systems, underutilized spaces, and suitable renewable energy sources.

4. Expanding Alberta Innovations to New Markets

$1.8 million will allow Calgary-based companies working in the clean technology sector to reach new markets in the United States, Australia, and Europe.

5. Enhancing Training and Connections

$1.3 million will go towards 3 projects, with the hope to train and connect students and small-medium sized businesses to increase knowledge of clean technology in Alberta.

6. Creating Jobs

Support around 240 jobs, allowing Albertans to take advantage of opportunities in emerging energy-related sectors.

Borrum Energy Solutions works to help Alberta and all of Canada shift to clean and renewable technologies. The firm designs microgeneration wind turbines and towers that provide an opportunity for rural dwellings to reduce propane/diesel costs while lowering carbon emissions. On-Grid dwelling owners would reduce their dependence on the electrical grid.