Green Industrial Facilities & Manufacturing Program

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Ottawa – The Government of Canada is committed to supporting industry partners in reducing emissions, including by adopting cleaner and more efficient processes. By developing more sustainable practices, Canadian industry is meeting global demand for low-carbon products while creating good jobs in communities across the country.

Jonathan Wilkinson, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, opened funding applications for industrial facilities under the Green Industrial Facilities and Manufacturing Program. This $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 not only help keep our air clean but also keep our 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.

As Canada advances toward a net-zero future, investments like these are key to reducing emissions, maximizing energy performance and industry competitiveness. These investments support workers and industry in building a more prosperous and sustainable future.

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.” – Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources