
The Low Carbon Economy Fund - Low Carbon Economy Leadership Fund
grant_single|update January 17, 2025
Canada
Funding for emissions reduction and energy efficiency initiatives
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- grant_single|closingDate February 8, 2024
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Grant and Funding
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- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
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- Government of Canada
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The Low Carbon Economy Leadership Fund provides funding to provinces and territories to help reduce carbon pollution and meet Canada’s climate targets, focusing on areas such as energy efficiency and fuel switching, with a maximum funding envelope of up to $250 million specifically for transitioning from home heating oil. Eligible activities include equipment retrofits, organics diversion, and changes in industrial processes and product use to promote sustainability and emissions reductions.
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The funding modalities for the Low Carbon Economy Leadership Fund are structured to empower provinces and territories in achieving targeted emissions reductions and improving energy efficiencies. They are designed to accommodate diverse project needs and regional circumstances.
- The fund is distributed through two main streams: the notional allocation for general climate action priorities, and the home heating oil transition funding specific to low-income regions.
- Each province and territory receives a predetermined funding envelope to support their unique climate action initiatives.
- An allocation of up to $250 million is specifically reserved for the transition from home heating oil usage, aimed at assisting low-income households.
- The distribution of funds under the home heating oil transition requires provinces and territories to propose targeted plans under the Leadership Fund agreements.
- Funds are provided directly to provinces and territories, enabling them to oversee project implementation in alignment with local priorities and conditions.
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The grant facilitates efforts to enhance energy efficiency and transition away from certain fuels, along with other actions to lower greenhouse gas emissions. It targets different kinds of sectors and circumstances specific to each province and territory.
- Energy efficiency equipment retrofits.
- Fuel switching initiatives.
- Organic waste diversion efforts.
- Modifications to industrial processes to reduce emissions.
- Changes in industrial product use to improve sustainability.
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Eligibility for the Low Carbon Economy Leadership Fund is based on specific criteria related to the role of provinces and territories in the delivery and implementation of funding in their jurisdictions.
- The applicant must be a province or territory in Canada.
- The proposed activities must focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, enhancing energy efficiency, or supporting fuel switching.
- The projects should be aligned with the province or territory's climate action priorities and unique environmental circumstances.
- For the home heating oil transition funding, proposals should prioritize support for low-income households using home heating oil and address energy poverty.
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The Low Carbon Economy Leadership Fund provides funding to provinces and territories in Canada, allowing them to focus on prioritizing their climate action initiatives based on unique regional circumstances. The grant aims to assist in the reduction of carbon emissions and meeting Canada's climate targets for 2030 and beyond.
- Provinces and territories that have submitted proposals to allocate their notional funding envelope towards climate action priorities.
- Provinces and territories with proposals targeting the transition of home heating oil, especially in regions with a high proportion of low-income households.
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This funding supports climate action initiatives that target reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing sustainability. Eligible activities focus on improvements and transitions in energy efficiency and usage across various sectors and households.
- Equipment retrofits for energy efficiency and fuel switching.
- Organics diversion to reduce emissions from waste.
- Changes in industrial process emissions to lower carbon output.
- Modifications in industrial product use to achieve sustainability.
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The Low Carbon Economy Leadership Fund allocates funding to provinces and territories across Canada. Eligibility is determined by provincial or territorial participation in the program.
- Participating provinces in Canada.
- Participating territories in Canada.
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The evaluation and selection criteria for projects under the Low Carbon Economy Leadership Fund are not explicitly detailed in the provided context and require further information from the relevant authorities or documentation specific to the program.
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The Low Carbon Economy Leadership Fund is designed to help provinces and territories reduce carbon emissions and supports various climate action initiatives. Here are additional details about the grant:
- Notional allocation supports climate action priorities through eligible activities such as energy efficiency and fuel switching.
- Home heating oil transition funding is focusing on regions with the highest proportion of low-income households reliant on home heating oil.
- Funding proposals are submitted by interested provinces and territories.
- For more information or queries, you can contact via email (lcef-fefec@ec.gc.ca) with your name, contact information, and the organization you represent.
- Issues or questions regarding funding recognition or branding should be directed to production@ec.gc.ca.
- More related programs include the Low Carbon Economy Challenge, Indigenous Leadership Fund, and Implementation Readiness Fund.
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