The Government of British Columbia is investing $35 million to support new industrial projects aimed at creating local jobs, strengthening communities, and expanding the province’s clean industry. Through the CleanBC Industry Fund, companies can adopt cleaner technologies, accelerate electrification, and transition toward net-zero operations. The fund, which reinvests part of B.C.’s industrial carbon pricing revenues, is now accepting applications for its 2025 funding round.
Since its launch in 2019, the CleanBC Industry Fund has committed over $368 million to 173 projects across the province, with an expected reduction of more than 14 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions over the next decade. This reduction is comparable to eliminating over 20% of emissions from all heavy-duty vehicles in B.C. Each dollar invested by the province has leveraged an average of $2 from industry and other partners, amplifying the impact of the program.
Examples of supported projects include ARC Resources Ltd., which has electrified all major facilities in northeastern B.C. and continues exploring ways to replace gas-powered engines with electric ones connected to the provincial grid. This modernization reduces emissions and shows how energy-intensive industries can transition to clean electricity. Teck Resources Limited in the Kootenays has used funding to pilot biocarbon as a partial replacement for fossil fuels in critical mineral and metal production, supporting research into cleaner processes for hard-to-decarbonize sectors.
These initiatives reflect the innovation taking place within B.C.’s clean industry. By supporting projects that cut emissions, improve efficiency, and adopt advanced technologies, the CleanBC Industry Fund is helping position local industries for success in a global low-carbon economy. This approach ensures sustainable jobs, enhances energy security, and builds a cleaner, stronger future for communities across the province.
