Clean Technology in British Columbia

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

• Clean power – The abundance of affordable hydroelectricity and sustainable energy sources delivers competitive pricing – some of the lowest in North America — to fuel innovation.
• 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 active programs working towards a cleaner future. B.C. is powering our transition to a lower-carbon future with a new hydrogen strategy.
• Supportive government – Programs like the B.C. Indigenous Clean Energy initiative, the Clean-Tech Innovation Strategy, the CleanBC program, and other government-supported projects are driving investment and industry looking to meet the growing global demand for low-carbon products, services, and pollution-reducing technologies.
• Centres of excellence – You can find engaged, active, and innovative centres of excellence in many of our world-class educational institutions across the province. These centres are driving research, development, and training in renewable energy, sustainable building, integrated energy solutions, private research, and testing.