FREIGHT SUSTAINABILITY DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM
The Freight Sustainability Demonstration Program supports the demonstration and evaluation of innovative tools, technologies and practices that
can reduce the growth of greenhouse gas emissions in Canada’s freight transportation sector.
The program has allocated almost $4.5 million towards
approximately 30 projects that meet the program’s criteria. Projects have
received program contributions from the Government of Canada of up to $250,000 over two years.
Contributions covered up to 50 per cent of eligible project expenses, with
applicants and their partners contributing the remainder.
Transport Canada, selected these projects to receive funding
under the program, taking into account the recommendations of an advisory
committee including representatives of other federal departments, academic
institutions, and other not-for-profit organizations.
All participants in the Freight Sustainability Demonstration Program
must monitor the impact of their project on their fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, and report
their findings to Transport Canada. All projects will be completed by March 31, 2007.
Transport Canada continues to make information on successful technologies and best practices available at conferences and other venues and on the Freight Sustainability Demonstration Program website at
www.tc.gc.ca/FSDP.
July 2006
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