QUEST to establish Smart Energy Community Accelerator program in New Brunswick

Source: · GOVERNMENT OF CANADA · | January 20, 2021

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January 20, 2021 · Fredericton, New Brunswick · Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)

Global demand for clean technology and renewable energy is growing quickly. Driving innovation in clean technology will help meet the world’s future energy needs and create good jobs today. The Government of Canada is committed to helping Atlantic Canadian communities seize opportunities to improve energy efficiency and transition to a low carbon economy.

Communities to implement Smart Energy action plans

René Arseneault, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages (ACOA and Official Languages), on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages, today announced a contribution of over $494,000 to Quality Urban Energy Systems of Tomorrow (QUEST) to establish a Smart Energy Community (SEC) Accelerator program in New Brunswick. 

This project will help several New Brunswick municipalities implement energy action plans to adopt clean technologies and integrate renewable energy to support continued growth and a green economy.

Investing in clean technology is part of the Government of Canada’s Innovation and Skills Plan. The plan is a multi-year strategy to create growing, innovative businesses with global reach and to strengthen regional economies, leading to good jobs for all Canadians.