Feds announce $100 million for ‘green’ jobs in Alberta that fight climate change
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OTTAWA, ONT. — The Canadian government is providing a bundle of money to Alberta, during what it calls the “economically challenging time caused by the global COVID-19 pandemic.” However, the money is to be used in specific areas.
On Monday, Nov 2, Environment and Climate Change Minister, Jonathan Wilkinson, announced $100 million has been allocated from the Low Carbon Economy Leadership Fund, specifically for Alberta initiatives aimed at growing a clean economy.
The money is expected to create about 3,100 jobs, if it’s used in areas of construction, energy efficiency retrofits, clean technology innovation, industrial transformation and research.
Funding can be directed to projects such as operational energy retrofits, scaling up of biofuel production, clean technology deployment, and geothermal generation. This investment will directly help facilities lower emissions and cut operational costs.
