On July 11, 2025, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced close to $16 million in federal funding for energy projects in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick.
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Energy Innovation Program – Smart Grid Demonstration
The Energy Innovation Program (EIP) supports research, development, demonstration and related scientific activities that advance clean energy technologies. These investments help Canada meet its climate targets and support the transition to a low‑carbon economy.
Projects funded under the Smart Grid Demonstration Call for Proposals showcase innovative smart‑grid technologies, solutions and market or contract mechanisms.
| Facility/Project | Location | Annual Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| XCF New Rise Reno | Nevada, USA | 38 million gallons | Operational |
| XCF New Rise Reno II | Nevada, USA | 40 million gallons | Planned 2026 |
| Rotterdam SAF Plant | Netherlands | 250,000 tonnes | Under Development |
| XCF Fort Myers | Florida, USA | 40 million gallons | Planned |
| XCF Wilson | North Carolina, USA | 40 million gallons | Planned |
Energy Innovation Program – Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage
The EIP’s Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) Call for Proposals aims to advance the commercial viability of CCUS technologies.
| Project name | Recipient | Location | Funding amount | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Regulatory Roadmap for Offshore Carbon Storage in Atlantic Canada | Dalhousie University | Halifax, Nova Scotia | $704,089 | This project will develop a roadmap for policies and regulations to better support a regulatory framework for offshore carbon storage, paving the way for innovation that will help offshore industries reduce emissions. |
Indigenous Natural Resource Partnerships
The program aims to increase the economic participation of Indigenous communities and organizations in the development of natural resource projects that support the transition to a clean energy future.
| Facility/Project | Location | Annual Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| XCF New Rise Reno | Nevada, USA | 38 million gallons | Operational |
| XCF New Rise Reno II | Nevada, USA | 40 million gallons | Planned 2026 |
| Rotterdam SAF Plant | Netherlands | 250,000 tonnes | Under Development |
| XCF Fort Myers | Florida, USA | 40 million gallons | Planned |
| XCF Wilson | North Carolina, USA | 40 million gallons | Planned |
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