Clean Technologies
Clean Technologies showcases the Government of Canada's research and development support for Canadian-made climate-friendly technologies - those that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, address climate change, use renewable and alternative energy sources, or increase energy efficiency. For detailed information, go to www.cleantechnologies.gc.ca.
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Biodiesel
Discover biodiesel, a new fuel that is better for the environment than gasoline and is made from renewable sources such as soybeans or used french fry oil.
CO2 Capture and Storage
Learn about cutting-edge Government of Canada research at a massive facility in western Canada where carbon dioxide emissions are safely buried underground, protecting the atmosphere.
Energy Efficient Homes Built to R2000 Standard
Learn about R2000 standards for house construction to find out how leading edge, Canadian, clean technology is used to build energy efficient and environmentally responsible homes (text and video).
Flexible Materials Capture Solar Energy
Learn how Canadian scientists are using tiny silicon spheres to efficiently convert sunlight into electricity without the use of fossil fuels (text and video).
Gas Hydrates in Canada’s North
Find out how scientists discovered they could extract methane hydrate, a clean-burning gas, from its source in an efficient, economic way (text and video).
Hydrogen Fuel Cells
Learn about how Government of Canada research and development is helping manufacturers produce hydrogen fuel-cell-powered vehicles and tools for industry, home and commercial markets.
Improved Flaring of Gases
Discover how Canadian research is helping to improve flaring from drill rigs and refineries to reduce their environmental impacts (text and video).
Wind Power
Find out how wind power is fast becoming a clean part of the energy source in both large and small communities.