Office of Energy Research and Development (OERD)
Energy innovation and cleantech programming
The Office of Energy Research and Development (OERD) leads the Government of Canada’s efforts in delivering energy research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) funding, accelerating efforts in energy innovation and cleantech programming. With a focus on influencing the pace and direction of energy system transformation, OERD targets the most impactful technologies to maximize environmental and economic outcomes. Leveraging over forty years of experience and unique science and technology expertise, OERD invests in thirteen research facilities across the Government of Canada to undertake RD&D, as well as a wide range of Canadian small and medium enterprises, utilities, industry, and other firms, all in support of Canada’s energy innovation and climate change goals.
Recent Announcements
Current initiatives and funding opportunities
Learn more about our current initiatives, and investments.
Potential applicants are encouraged to keep an eye on NRCan’s open calls.
What types of projects are we advancing?
Projects funded through our programs focus on influencing the pace and direction of energy system transformation and targeting the most impactful technologies, in order to maximize environmental and economic outcomes. OERD’s programs target “missions” to realize a clean energy future and a sustainable natural resources sector.
Missions:
| Supporting Clean Energy Innovation | ||
|---|---|---|
| Improve Energy Efficiency and Processes to Reduce Emissions from Energy End-Use | Accelerate Electrification and maximize benefits of renewable heat and power | Develop cleaner fuels pathways |
| Reduce Reliance on Diesel in Rural, Remote, and Indigenous Communities | ||
The energy system is complex, and constantly changing. OERD connects through funding clean energy projects and developing partnerships with stakeholders with the goals of reducing harmful emissions, and supporting innovation and economic opportunities in the energy sector.
Description
The energy system includes smart grids, energy efficient buildings, electric vehicle infrastructure, renewable energy & storage, and clean fuel distribution in Canada, especially in rural and remote communities.
Collaborating with OERD
OERD has a number of “Trusted Partnerships” in place to facilitate collaboration and co-funding of projects. Established through the signing of Memorandums Of Understanding and Non-Disclosure Agreements, these agreements enable efficient collaboration through the sharing of information, leveraging of respective funding processes and the possible establishment of parallel calls for proposals. Collaborations under the “Trusted Partnerships” platform are not tied to specific programs and can be utilized as a means of cooperating on projects as future opportunities arise.
Our current “Trusted Partners” include:
- Alberta Innovates (AI)
- BC Innovative Clean Energy (ICE) Fund
- CleanBC
- Emissions Reductions Alberta (ERA)
- Export Development Canada (EDC)
- Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
- NGen
- Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB)
OERD delivers results
Since 2016, OERD has invested over $1.4B in more than 850 energy innovation research, development, and demonstration projects.
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Contact us
Email the Energy Innovation Program
Stay connected
Join our electronic mailing list for up-to-date information on our funding calls, and follow us on social media and join the conversation using #oerd
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