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Frequently Asked Questions About CETC-Ottawa
What is CETC? The CANMET Energy Technology Centre performs and sponsors energy research, technology development and demonstration within Natural Resources Canada, a department within the Canadian federal government. With offices in Devon (Alberta, near Edmonton), Ottawa (Ontario) and Varennes (Quebec, near Montreal), CETC works in a variety of partnership arrangements on the research, development, demonstration, export and outreach of innovative energy-efficient and climate-change mitigating technologies associated with alternative, renewable and conventional energy. (See organization chart). What is CETC-Ottawa?The Ottawa-based facilities of CETC. What is CETC-Ottawa's mission?CETC-Ottawa works with a broad network of domestic and foreign partners (i.e. companies, universities, other government organizations) to assess, develop and deploy energy technologies that will reduce environmental impacts (notably GHG emissions), increase productivity and generate knowledge-based economic growth in Canada. Who are CETC-Ottawa's "clients"?CETC-Ottawa largely targets and partners with the following industrial sectors; power generation, chemical and petrochemical, A&G; processing, the steel industry, and to some degree other government departments, non-governmental organizations and universities. In a broader sense, CETC-Ottawa's clients include associations, government stakeholders and the Canadian public. What does CETC-Ottawa have to offer potential partners and clients?Access to extensive laboratory and research capacity and associated technical expertise, scientific information, some funding assistance and technology brokering. Many of CETC-Ottawa's services and access to facilities are offered on a fee basis. Why should I do business with CETC-Ottawa?See our Reasons to Work With Us. What is CETC-Ottawa's measure of success?CETC-Ottawa will be measured by its ability to work with partners to build Canadian capacity to continually discover, develop and supply energy-related technologies for domestic and global markets, encourage early adoption of improved energy-related technologies and provide technical, scientific and technological support to Canada's energy policy and program activities. What are CETC-Ottawa's science and technology (S&T) priorities?S&T priorities are established through regular consultations with government, industry and other energy stakeholders to ensure relevance and maximum impact. Current priorities include:
What are CETC-Ottawa's program areas? CETC-Ottawa's programs are divided into five science and technology groups, these are:
Can I receive funding for my invention / technology development / field trial / project idea? Possibly. Refer to the Web site's funding section and carefully review the specifics of the programs you are considering. In general, CETC-Ottawa will not consider funding project proposals unless the following conditions are met:
The decision to award your project is further based on specific program requirements and circumstances. For example,
For most projects, funding is repayable upon success of the project. Repayment terms are subject to TBS policies. What funding programs are available at CETC-Ottawa? Look here. What other financial assistance is available?There are many assistance programs, including tax incentives, some within and some outside of government. We cannot list them all but you may want to begin your search at Industry Canada's Strategis site on "Assistance programs for S&T Research". Where can I get information on building, retrofitting or renovating my home or making it more energy efficient? The Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation and The Office of Energy Efficiency are excellent information sources. Does CETC-Ottawa offer financial incentive for home improvements? No. The Office of Energy Efficiency (OEE) may have incentives for qualified individuals. Occasionally, other government levels and your energy suppliers offer incentives. What laboratory / research services are available with CETC-Ottawa? We host a wide array of leading-edge laboratory and pilot-scale research facilities at the Ottawa (Bells Corners) location. Refer to our Programs and Facilities section. CETC-Ottawa is also very active in computer modeling and software development for artificial intelligence systems and residential and commercial building applications. How do I obtain the technical guide for Class 43.1, the income tax accelerated capital cost allowance (CCA) for certain types of renewable energy and energy efficiency equipment?Please contact below for information: Micheline Brown Possibly. Refer to the "Ask a Specialist" section of the Web site. Please ask a specific question for which there will likely be a relatively brief answer. Where we are unable to provide an answer, we may be able to point you in the right direction. Are there any postdoctoral fellowship positions with CETC-Ottawa? Possibly. Contact Jan Galuszka. Is there another way of "doing business" with CETC-Ottawa?Yes. You may have a product or service that we may need. CETC-Ottawa procures a wide range of goods and services and occasionally posts Requests for Proposals (RFP or business opportunities) on MERX. Also, you may want to license CETC-Ottawa's technologies or join any of it's research consortia. Contact our Business Office for more information I have a question about mining, minerals and/or metals technology. Who or where do I get information from?Please visit the CANMET Mineral Technology Branch site. How do I contact a CETC-Ottawa employee? For specific inquiries on technologies or technology related questions, please use, "Ask a Specialist". To search for a particular employee or navigate by organizational hierarchy, visit the Government Electronic Directory Services site. For general inquiries please contact Roy Prokopuk. Where is CETC-Ottawa physically located? CETC-Ottawa has two offices: CANMET Energy Technology Centre-Ottawa CANMET Energy Technology Centre-Ottawa From time to time, CETC-Ottawa advertises job openings to the public, usually through the Public Service Commission's Web site. Students are hired through the Post-Secondary Co-operative Education Program or the Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP). Some support staff are hired through temporary agencies. Also visit job opportunities within Natural Resources Canada, or look to Jobs Open to the Public for employment to all Canadians across Canada.
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