13 Sask. emissions reducing projects named for $25M funding

Efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions are getting an investment of $25 million from the Government of Saskatchewan.

The focus is on a range of market-ready technologies, innovations and improvement projects.

The Saskatchewan Technology Fund (STF) will receive funding to support 13 industry-driven projects.

According to the press release more than $277 million will be leveraged in additional private sector and government investment.

These projects demonstrate that Saskatchewan industries can thrive while reducing their carbon footprints, all without imposing the burdensome costs of a carbon tax,” said Environment Minister Christine Tell.

will ensure the sustainability of Saskatchewan industries and drive forward technologies that will lead to a cleaner, more prosperous future.”

The government said they expect a reduction of more than 4,595,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent through reducing methane emissions from venting and flaring, upgrading equipment to enhance energy efficiency, and deploying carbon capture and storage technologies.