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A dynamic hub of activity in energy and environment

Whether it's called 'greentech' or 'cleantech,' the Toronto Region is dynamic hub of activity in the energy and environment sectors.  Strong public interest, innovative government programs and a diverse industrial base form a vibrant green economy.  More than 36,000 employees in over 1,700 companies provide products and services across a wide range of sub-sectors, including: air/gasses, biomass, electricity, fuels, hydrogen, nuclear, solar, water, wind, and waste.

Advantages

  • Located on the shores of  the Great Lakes - the world's largest fresh water source 
  • 1.8 million acre Greenbelt is an area of permanently protected green space, farmland, vibrant communities, forests, wetlands, and watersheds
  • Cost-competitive base of operations with first-class business and financial services infrastructure
  • Critical mass of green sector professionals specializing in energy, environment, strategy, green buildings and marketing consulting
  • World-class advanced manufacturing and R&D capacity
  • Political leadership around sustainability and commitment to large-scale infrastructure spending that will serve as catalysts for green sector development
  • Rich green social capital built around a vibrant not-for-profit, association, research and advocacy sector.

Greentech Initiatives

The Toronto Region is home to several initiatives that focus on greentech initiatives that promote environmental sustainability and economic development.  These projects involve a range of partners including business, government and nonprofit organizations. Provincial and regional government programs and policies also support the growing green economy in Ontario. 

Click here for a list of greentech projects and programs. 

Research

Internationally-recognized universities foster research into innovative technologies and produce a highly-skilled workforce that fuels this burgeoning economic sector. Leading research institutes include:

The Centre of Excellence for Earth and Environmental Technologies facilitates the development and execution of R&D that drives commercially viable outcomes contributing to clean air, water, land, and smart infrastructures

World class research facilities at the Waterloo Institute for Sustainable Energy (WISE) include the new Centre for Advanced Photovoltaic Devices and Systems (CAPDS)  

McMaster Institute for Energy Studies (MIES) offers innovative programs in photovoltaics, solar, wind, fuel cells, nuclear energy and conservation and energy modeling

University of Toronto Centre for Emerging Energy Technologies focuses on commercialization of emerging  energy technologies, including fuel cells and renewable energy sources

The pioneering Guelph Institute for the Environment (GIE) link researchers, communities and policy makers to address 21st century environmental problems

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