Delivery Programs
Natural Resources Canada
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) plays a pivotal role in helping shape the important contributions of the natural resources sector to the Canadian economy, society, and the environment. NRCan plays a lead role in developing initiatives that support Canada's commitments to reduce GHG emissions and help it adapt to the impacts of climate change.
NRCan operates the delivery programs introduced below.
- Industry Energy Research and Development Program
- Buildings Energy Technology Advancement Plan
- Transportation Energy Technologies Program
- Renewable Energy Technologies Program
- Community Energy Systems Program
- Advanced Combustion Technology Program
- Programs of the CANMET Energy Technology Centre – Devon
- Programs of the CANMET Energy Technology Centre – Varennes
- Advanced Separation Technologies
- National Centre for Upgrading Technology
- Processing and Environmental Catalysis Program
- Program of Energy Research and Development
Industry Energy Research and Development Program
The Industry Energy Research and Development Program encourages and supports the development and application of leading-edge, energy-efficient and environmentally responsible processes, products, systems, and equipment. Projects contribute to a cleaner environment and assist Canadian companies to increase their market competitiveness.
Additional information is available at the Industry Energy Research and Development Program web site.
Buildings Energy Technology Advancement Plan
Bringing together government, industry, and universities, the Buildings Energy Technology Advancement (BETA) Plan is an integrated set of programs dedicated to the advancement and commercialization of energy-efficient and passive solar technologies for residential and commercial buildings in Canada.
Additional information is available at the Buildings Energy Technology Advancement Plan web site.
Transportation Energy Technologies Program
The Transportation Energy Technologies Program works in partnership with industry to develop and deploy leading-edge transportation technologies that minimize environmental impacts, increase the potential for job and wealth creation, and extend the lifespan of our energy resource base.
Additional information is available at the Transportation Energy Technologies Program web site.
Renewable Energy Technologies Program
The Renewable Energy Technologies Program supports Canadian industry's efforts to develop and deploy renewable energy technologies that can serve as cost effective and environmentally responsible alternatives to conventional energy generation. Technologies include small hydro (less than 20 MW units), active solar, wind energy, and bioenergy.
Additional information is available at the Renewable Energy Technologies Group web site.
Community Energy Systems Program
The Community Energy Systems Program is a consulting, service-oriented program that assists small and medium Canadian enterprises, industry, energy utilities, municipalities, communities, and various levels of government in improving their energy efficiency by applying technologies that interconnect heat sources and sinks. The program also helps to identify ways to satisfy the demand for cooling with more efficient and ozone-friendly methods.
Additional information is available at the Community Energy Systems Program web site.
Advanced Combustion Technology Program
The Advanced Combustion Technology Program supports industry research on developing cleaner, more energy-efficient combustion processes.
Additional information is available at the Advanced Combustion Technology Group web site.
Programs of the CANMET Energy Technology Centre – Devon
The CANMET Energy Technology Centre – Devon is the federal government's primary research group for the development of hydrocarbon supply technologies and related environmental technologies, with an emphasis on oil sands and heavy oil. Consisting of two science and technology groups, Advanced Separation Technologies and the National Centre for Upgrading Technology, the CANMET Energy Technology Centre – Devon delivers a range of science and technology programs that contribute to energy efficiency and sustainable development. By developing hydrocarbon technologies that use less energy and have less environmental impact, the centre is helping to ensure that Canada's oil industry is a sustainable, environmentally responsible contributor to our energy supply.
Additional information is available at the CANMET Energy Technology Centre – Devon web site.
Programs of the CANMET Energy Technology Centre – Varennes
The CANMET Energy Technology Centre – Varennes runs seven main programs in three areas of technological specialization and know-how: buildings, industry, and renewable energy sources. The aim of these programs is to generate knowledge and develop innovative technologies for energy production and use, reduce GHG emissions, promote the development of businesses that improve energy efficiency in industrial, commercial, and institutional settings, deploy renewable energy technologies, and mitigate the environmental impacts of energy production and use.
Additional information is available at the CANMET Energy Technology Centre – Varennes web site.
Advanced Separation Technologies
Advanced Separation Technologies conducts fundamental and applied research to develop and implement leading-edge multiphase separation technologies for the petroleum and environmental industries. Research activities are focused on finding solutions for industrial science and technology problems.
Additional information is available at the Advanced Separation Technologies web site.
National Centre for Upgrading Technology
The National Centre for Upgrading Technology provides independent research and technical services to help oil companies, engineering firms, and technology licensors to solve problems encountered in their processing units when upgrading oil sands bitumen.
Additional information is available at the National Centre for Upgrading Technology web site.
Processing and Environmental Catalysis Program
The Processing and Environmental Catalysis Program builds on expertise in catalysis to provide solutions to industrial process problems and research in selected areas that have the potential for significant environmental and economic benefits. Organizations involved include refineries, petroleum producers, natural gas producers, natural gas utilities, petrochemical research organizations, specialty technology development companies, used oil refiners, pulp and paper producers, and manufacturers of engines and catalytic converters.
Additional information is available at the Processing and Environmental Catalysis Group web site.
Program of Energy Research and Development
The Program of Energy Research and Development is a federal, interdepartmental program that funds research and development designed to ensure a sustainable energy future for Canada in the best interests of both our economy and environment. The program directly supports 40 percent of all non-nuclear energy research and development conducted in Canada by the federal and provincial governments, and is concerned with all aspects of energy supply and use, with the exception of nuclear energy.
Additional information is available at the Office of Energy Research and Development web site.