A trio of new clean technology projects along the Prince George to Prince Rupert corridor are getting an influx of cash from the province.
Over $500,000 is being invested into the pilot projects that are expected to demonstrate the benefits of zero-and low-emission technology for medium and heavy-duty vehicles.
Innovate B.C. is slated to work with Prince George, Prince Rupert, Kitimat and the Town of Smithers on renewable diesel and hydrogen and how it can help the province’s transportation sector.
The City of Prince George’s public works division will demonstrate Tidewater’s renewable diesel product in a municipal fleet vehicle.
“We’re grateful to the Province and Innovate BC for investing in clean-energy solutions for northern B.C. This is an exciting next step in the work we’ve been doing with Prince Rupert and other corridor communities to modernize transportation. The City of Prince George is proud to be home to Tidewater, Canada’s first renewable diesel refinery and to support Canadian-made fuels at a time when buying Canadian matters most. We look forward to seeing the real-world results of these pilots and the opportunities they will create for a cleaner, stronger future in our region.” said Simon Yu, Prince George Mayor.
In addition, Prince Rupert, Smithers and Kitimat’s hydrogen fuel enhancement modules are to be installed by Empire Hydrogen on heavy-duty vehicles and equipment.
Lastly, Prince Rupert’s operations department will be delivering a similar project.
The Northern B.C. Clean Energy Corridor Project is expected to generate a greater understanding around technical, economic and regulatory feasibility, and track outcomes, including fuel savings, reduced emissions and technology reliability.
The work is part of the Province’s Look West plan.
“We are pleased to be a leader in low-carbon fuels in Canada and part of this partnership supplying low-carbon renewable diesel from our Prince George facility. Tidewater’s renewable diesel is a low-emission source of drop in fuel that meets the tough original equipment manufacturers’ specifications and performs in our challenging northern B.C. climate. Our renewable diesel reduces carbon emissions in British Columbia by over 450,000 metric tonnes of CO2 annually.” said Jeremy Baines, CEO, Tidewater Renewables.
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