What it is
The Program of Energy Research and Development (PERD) is a federal, interdepartmental program operated by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan). PERD funds research and development designed to ensure a sustainable energy future for Canada in the best interests of both our economy and our environment. It directly supports energy R&D conducted in Canada by the federal and provincial governments, and is concerned with all aspects of energy supply and use.
What it does
OERD provides PERD funds directly to partner departments and agencies, which then team up with the following agents:
- federal laboratories
- the private sector (industry, research institutes, companies, consortia and alliances, individuals)
- associations
- other funding agencies such as the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), the Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP), and Technology Early Action Measures (TEAM)
- universities
- provincial and municipal governments and research organizations
- international organizations