British Columbia is putting an additional $35 million toward new clean energy projects, through the CleanBC Industry Fund.
The fund invests part of B.C.’s industrial carbon pricing system into projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions from large industrial operations.
This includes $1.2 million dollars being awarded to Canfor for a trio of projects including a new dry dust system at its Northwood Pulp location in Prince George.
Energy Minister Adrian Dix announced this year’s funding in Vancouver today (Tuesday).
“The CleanBC Industry Fund is one of the most impactful tools we have to have large industrial operators cut emissions and stay competitive. It supports technologies and upgrades that would be too costly or risky for companies to take on alone.”
Other recipients include West Fraser Timber for four feasibility studies at its Cariboo Pulp and Paper in Quesnel.
The company is also receiving $169,714 to study improvements to biomass boiler combustion efficiency at its Quesnel Plywood facility.
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