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Energy & Environment
| Overview | Value Propositions | Data & Reports | Sector Profiles |
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
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

What's New
Korean companies invest $7 billion in Ontario green energy economy More
Canadian Solar to build $24 million solar panel manufacturing facility in Ontario More
Ontario invests $33 million in clean energy research projects at McMaster University (Hamilton) More
Ontario launches $250 million Emerging Technologies Fund More
2009 OCETA SDTC Cleantech Growth & Go-to-Market Report More


