OTTAWA, ON, March 6, 2025 – Across the country, organizations, businesses, and communities are taking steps to create a more sustainable future by investing in innovation and implementing cleaner technologies that reduce expenses and boost the economy.
Today, Member of Parliament Yasir Naqvi, representing the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced over $1.6 million in funding for Carleton University through the Decarbonization Incentive Program.
The funding will support the replacement of a natural gas steam boiler with an electric one in the university’s main heating plant. This project is projected to decrease emissions by over 2,900 tonnes in 2030, which is equivalent to removing 888 gasoline-powered vehicles from the roads for a year.
The Government of Canada is helping businesses, institutions, and communities embrace affordable, innovative clean energy technologies, including upgrades to renewable power and energy efficiency.
The Government of Canada is dedicated to tackling climate change and acknowledges the crucial role of industries in advancing significant environmental solutions. Through collaborations and initiatives like this, the Government of Canada can expedite collective efforts to build a sustainable and prosperous future for all Canadians.
Quotes
“This project at Carleton University demonstrates federal efforts to empower Canadian institutions to spearhead innovative solutions as we develop a robust, low-carbon future. By working together, we can achieve a substantial impact and create a cleaner, healthier, and more prosperous Canada for everyone.”
– The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change
“Investing in clean energy solutions is essential for building a sustainable future. This funding will assist Carleton University in transitioning to an electric boiler, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 65% and furthering Canada’s commitment to a greener, more resilient future for generations to come.”
– Yasir Naqvi, Member of Parliament for Ottawa Centre, Ontario
“Carleton University is dedicated to sustainability and will continue to promote research on emission reductions and the use of cutting-edge technologies. We thank our federal government partners for their continuous support in advancing our sustainability objectives and their dedication to reducing greenhouse gases. Their collaboration has been vital in upgrading our 1960s boiler, which will greatly decrease nitrogen and sulphur oxide emissions, thereby helping to fight air pollution.”
– Wisdom Tettey, Carleton University President
Quick facts
- In 2015, Canada’s emissions were projected to rise by 9% by 2030 compared to 2005 levels. Currently, emissions are at their lowest in 27 years, excluding pandemic years, and are significantly lower than pre-pandemic levels. From 2005 to 2022, the emission intensity of the Canadian economy decreased by 30%.
- Through the Decarbonization Incentive Program, the Government of Canada reinvests a portion of the revenue from the federal pollution price on major industrial emitters to support innovative clean technology projects across Canada. The Government of Canada returns revenue collected from the Output-Based Pricing System to the jurisdictions where it originated.
- This funding is helping eligible facilities improve energy efficiency, adopt sustainable practices, and lower their emissions to help create a low-carbon world.
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SOURCE Environment and Climate Change Canada