Canadians are calling for ambitious climate action that keeps the air clean while building a strong and clean economy for the future. Every day, initiatives such as the Government of Canada's Low Carbon Economy Fund (LCEF) support partners across the country as they cut pollution, build strong, resilient communities, and create good jobs.
Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced an investment of approximately $2.9 million from the Low Carbon Economy Fund to support Brock University's District Energy System Electrification Project. Brock University is also contributing up to $3.2 million toward this project.
This project will reduce emissions through retrofits that will increase Brock University's reliance on grid electricity and reduce its dependence on natural gas. The project will lead to fewer greenhouse gas emissions and increased energy savings. Brock University will see a cumulative reduction of about 13,700 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions by 2030-equivalent to the energy use of over 3,200 homes for one year.
The Low Carbon Economy Fund invests in projects that reduce carbon pollution and supports a broad range of recipients to put in place clean technologies that are more efficient and innovative.
This project is a good example of the climate leadership that the Government of Canada is supporting to reach its targets, as set out in the 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan.
