Clean Technology

B.C. is actively engaged in finding and refining better ways to power the future.

• Clean, reliable power – The abundance of affordable hydroelectricity and sustainable energy sources delivers competitive pricing – some of the lowest in North America — to fuel innovation.
• Clean Transportation – B.C. was the first jurisdiction in the world to legislate a 100% zero-emission vehicles (ZEV) sales requirement, and enjoys the highest per capita adoption of zero-emission vehicles in North America.
• Wide range of opportunities –Clean transportation, hydrogen and fuel cell innovations, desalination treatment, water purification, carbon capture, and renewable energy technologies are just a few of the areas in which B.C.’s clean tech companies are developing a cleaner future.
• Supportive government – B.C. takes strong action to protect and preserve our environment.  The CleanBC Roadmap 2030, and other government-supported projects are driving investment and actions designed to meet the growing global demand for low-carbon products, services, and pollution-reducing technologies.
• Centres of excellence –Innovative centres of excellence bring experts from the public and private sectors together with researchers in B.C.’s world-class educational institutions. These centres are powering research, development, and training in renewable energy, sustainable building, integrated energy solutions, private research, and testing.