Canadian govt launches ecoEnergy technology initiative
18 January 2007 -- The Canadian government announced the ecoEnergy Technology Initiative -- a $230-million (Canadian) investment in the research, development and demonstration of clean-energy technologies.
"Canada is an emerging energy superpower," said Gary Lunn, Minister of Natural Resources. "But our real challenge is to be a clean-energy superpower. To do this, we must address the fact that the greatest source of untapped energy is the energy we waste. We must also increase our use of renewable energy and develop the science and technology to make conventional energy cleaner."
"As part of our environmental agenda, Canada's New Government is introducing this important initiative to protect Canadians' top priority -- the environment -- while building a competitive and sustainable economy," said John Baird, Minister of the Environment.
Canada's Clean Air Act forms the backbone of the government's environmental plan, but the ministers hope to foster the next generation of clean technologies to break through to emissions-free energy production and energy use with the ecoEnergy Technology Initiative.
The new initiative focuses carbon dioxide sequestration, clean coal, clean oil sands production and renewable energy. Priorities will be further developed with provinces and industry partners through consultations.
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