The Clean Energy Build-Out Project
Tracking a decade of clean energy investment in Canada
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About
Nearly CAD 330 billion has been invested in Canada’s clean energy economy over the past decade, yet the scale and geography of what has been built remain unclear. This project maps that transformation connecting projects, places, and people across the country.
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The Tour
It begins with a journey along Canada’s electric highway, travelling by electric vehicle to clean energy sites across the country, from critical mineral mines to heat pumps and everything in between. See the map below for the project’s current status. Zoom in and click on visited sites for stories, photos, and more details.
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Site Visits
Each site tells a different story: what enabled the investment, what it delivers locally, and the challenges it continues to face. The newest stories are featured below. Use the Explore button to see the full collection.
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Consolidated Biofuels sets the bar for biodiesel in Canada
At a small facility in Surrey, waste oils and greases are turned into biodiesel for trucks, equipment, and other harder-to-electrify uses. Consolidated Biofuels’ story shows how local firms can adapt, innovate, and survive in a market shaped by fuel standards, credit systems, and shifting demand for lower-carbon fuels.
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From wastewater to warmth – Vancouver’s False Creek Neighbourhood Energy Utility
Vancouver’s False Creek Neighbourhood Energy Utility turns heat from sewer water into low-emissions energy for buildings. Built for the Olympic Village, the system now serves more than 10,000 residents and has become a North American reference point for cities looking to recover useful energy from wastewater.
The Clean Energy Build-Out Project is an independent research initiative. We gratefully acknowledge the generous financial and in-kind support of the following organizations.
