The Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) has launched the Green
Freight Assessment Program (GFAP) to help companies make data-driven investment
decisions to reduce their emissions and fuel costs.
This is achieved through two initiatives:
Assessment Projects and Implementation Projects.
·
Through the Assessment Projects, companies
can receive up to $10,000 for a third party fleet energy assessment and obtain
tailored recommendations for their fleet. This provides the opportunity for
companies to make data-driven decisions when exploring energy efficient
retrofits or fuel switching options.
- Through
the Implementation Projects, companies can receive up to $100,000 to
invest in the fuel-saving recommendations outlined in their fleet
assessment. This allows companies to offset the upfront cost, as well as
de-risk their investment in energy efficient retrofits or alternatively
fueled vehicles.
Objectives
- The
objective of this program is to achieve a reduction in greenhouse gas
emissions from the on-road freight sector as well as a reduction in
operational costs and increased competitiveness due to more energy-
efficient MHDV fleets in Canada.
- Through
Assessment Projects, NRCan aims to increase the knowledge and capacity of
the on-road freight sector to adopt energy efficiency measures tailored to
operational needs by providing cost-sharing support.
Funding Information
Successful
applicants (Proponents) will be eligible to receive up to 50% cost-sharing
contributions to complete a Fleet Energy Assessment. Proponents will be
eligible for funding from the date of the signature of the contribution
agreement (CA) until the project completion date deadline, as determined in the
CA. The value of NRCan’s contribution towards the assessment will not exceed
$10,000.
Eligibility Criteria
Only
companies/organizations operating in Canada are eligible to apply. Eligible
recipients include individuals and legal entities validly incorporated or
registered in Canada including not-for-profit and forprofit organizations such
as:
- Companies;
- Industry
associations;
- Research
associations;
- Standards
organizations;
- Indigenous
and community groups;
- Canadian
academic institutions;
- Provincial,
territorial, regional or municipal governments or their departments or
agencies where applicable.
Post Date - 17-Jul-2020