Energy Innovation Program – Renewable Energy Demonstrations Call

STATUS: Closed

Aligned with OERD’s commitment to driving innovation to accelerate Canada’s clean energy transition, the Renewable Energy Demonstration Call (“the Call”) will fund demonstration projects that will help advance innovative renewable heat or power generation and/or integration through novel applications that provide local benefits. The Call will also aim to fund at least one project led by an Indigenous applicant, recognizing the importance of Indigenous participation and leadership in advancing renewable energy initiatives.

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Why is Canada investing in Renewable Energy Demonstration?

Canada has made international commitments to triple global renewable energy capacity by 2030, as well as national commitments to implement a net-zero electricity grid and low-carbon economy. This will require significant growth in renewable heat and power.

Much of the growth in renewables in Canada has been targeted at large-scale deployment while important opportunities for integrating renewables at the local level remain untapped. Innovation is needed to sustainably increase the share, role, and diversity of renewables across Canada and ensure that energy is reliable, accessible, and affordable. To derisk novel energy systems and end uses for different renewable resources, it is important to support first demonstrations across Canada.

Results

The Energy Innovation Program – Renewable Energy Demonstrations Call received 69 eligible submissions under Stream 1, amounting to an overall request of $183.3M. Stream 2 received 86 eligible submissions, amounting to an overall request of $321.7M.

As the funded projects are announced, they will be posted on our Current Investments page. 

Contact us

For any questions about the Call, please contact NRCan at: energyinnovation-innovationenergetique@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca. During regular operations, NRCan will strive to respond within two business days.

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