Support for Renewable Energy in Canada

Canada has the potential to become a global leader in renewable energy given its abundant renewable energy resources. More businesses and consumers are realizing the potential of renewable energy, and some industry leaders are strategically investing in renewable energy markets. For more information on Canada's renewable energy resources and development status, see Sources and Benefits.

Policies and Programs

In the early 1980s, in response to high oil prices and shortages, Canada supported the development of a solar thermal and biomass energy industry through a combination of industry commercialization grants, consumer incentives and government procurement. Interest in renewable energy picked up again in the 1990s because of issues such as global warming and urban air pollution. The primary focus has been on encouraging renewable sources of electricity, especially wind energy and renewable fuels such as ethanol. Provincial and federal policies provide pockets of support for renewable energies, such as the wind power and ethanol industries. [MORE]

Associations, Organizations and Training Programs

Many of the renewable energy policies that have been introduced in Canada are a result of advocacy by industry associations and NGOs that continue to help build an economy based on renewable energy. Pembina is an active member of the Canadian Renewable Energy Alliance and the Clean Air Renewable Energy Coalition. [MORE]

Renewable energy training programs are also offered in many parts of the country. [MORE]

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