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What people are saying about clean technology for transportation in the North

Adrian Dix, Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions –

“Partnering with Innovate BC on the Northern B.C. Clean Energy Corridor Project is a huge step toward reducing emissions from medium- and heavy-duty transportation. By supporting clean technologies and made-in-B.C. renewable fuels projects, we are laying the groundwork for cleaner transportation, supporting local companies and further strengthening our economy.”  

Tamara Davidson, MLA for North Coast-Haida Gwaii; Minister of Environment and Parks –

“As a northerner, I’m proud to see people in northern B.C. leading the way toward a cleaner, stronger future. These projects mean stronger transportation networks for all people in British Columbia and more opportunities for northern companies to grow and create good jobs in our communities. 

Sven Tjelta, chair, Empire Hydrogen –

“Empire Hydrogen extends its sincere gratitude to the Province of British Columbia and Innovate BC for their support in advancing the deployment of our On Demend fuel-enhancement technology in Prince Rupert, Kitimat, Smithers and more. These deployments have already helped these communities save fuel and reduce harmful emissions through the Empire Hydrogen fuel enhancement system."

Jeremy Baines, CEO, Tidewater Renewables –

“We are pleased to be a leader in low-carbon fuels in Canada and part of this partnership supplying low-carbon renewable diesel from our Prince George facility. Tidewater’s renewable diesel is a low-emission source of drop in fuel that meets the tough original equipment manufacturers’ specifications and performs in our challenging northern B.C. climate. Our renewable diesel reduces carbon emissions in British Columbia by over 450,000 metric tonnes of CO2 annually.”

Phil Germuth, mayor, District of Kitimat –

“The District of Kitimat is excited to participate in this project that we hope will contribute to lower emissions and realize cost savings for our community. This pilot project opens the door to positive changes that will support broader adoption of clean technology and service delivery to our residents.”

Simon Yu, mayor, Prince George –

“We’re grateful to the Province and Innovate BC for investing in clean-energy solutions for northern B.C. This is an exciting next step in the work we’ve been doing with Prince Rupert and other corridor communities to modernize transportation. The City of Prince George is proud to be home to Tidewater, Canada’s first renewable diesel refinery and to support Canadian-made fuels at a time when buying Canadian matters most. We look forward to seeing the real-world results of these pilots and the opportunities they will create for a cleaner, stronger future in our region.”

Herb Pond, mayor, Prince Rupert –

“We’re proud to have been selected by Innovate BC as a testing ground for this new technology. Prince Rupert is a leading area for industrial growth, and this project gives us the chance to explore sustainable alternatives for operating our heavy fleet vehicles. The lessons we learn here could be transferable to industrial partners and other communities throughout the northern corridor.”