Sustainable Development Technology Canada
| Technologies du développement durable du Canada | |
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 2001 |
| Jurisdiction | Government of Canada |
| Headquarters | Ottawa, Ontario |
| Minister responsible | Joe Oliver, Minister of Natural Resources |
| Agency executive | Dr. Vicky Sharpe, president and CEO |
| Website | www.sdtc.ca |
Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) is an arm’s-length foundation created by the Government of Canada to fund new clean technologies.
History
In 2001, the Government of Canada created Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) as an arm’s-length foundation[1] to “demonstrate new technologies to promote sustainable development, including technologies to address issues related to climate change and the quality of air, water and soil.”[2] These clean technologies, such as fuel cells and biofuels, are developed through public-private partnerships with SDTC acting as a funder.[3]
Investments
SDTC has invested in about 270 projects throughout Canada.[4]
Governance
Jane Pagel is the acting president and CEO of Sustainable Development Technology Canada.[5] SDTC is overseen by a Board of Directors, with Jim Balsillie as the Chairman.[6]
Portfolio Investments
SDTC has provided funding to the following companies, among others:
- Westport Innovations Inc. (developing and marketing natural gas technology for internal combustion engines)[7]
- Shipstone Energy Corp. of Victoria, BC (salmon-recirculation aquaculture project)[8]
- GaN Systems (solar power conversion technology)[9]
- Plasco Energy Group (waste-to-energy gasification )[10]
References
- ↑ "Canada falling behind U.S. in clean-energy efforts: experts". Nationalpost.com. December 26, 2009. Retrieved November 12, 2011.
- ↑ "Canada Foundation for Sustainable Development Technology Act". Laws-lois.justice.gc.ca. Retrieved November 12, 2011.
- ↑ "We must take lead on clean energy front". Pqasb.pqarchiver.com. Retrieved November 12, 2011.
- ↑ "SDTC Profile - Sustainable Development Technology Canada". Sdtc.ca. Retrieved August 21, 2014.
- ↑ "The SDTC Team - Sustainable Development Technology Canada". Sdtc.ca. Retrieved August 21, 2014.
- ↑ "Board of Directors - Sustainable Development Technology Canada". Sdtc.ca. Retrieved August 21, 2014.
- ↑ Baines, David (June 22, 2011). "Despite 15 years of losses, Westport's stock is still flying high". Vancouversun.com. Retrieved November 12, 2011.
- ↑ Times Colonist July 30, 2011 (July 30, 2011). "$5M for clean energy projects". Timescolonist.com. Retrieved November 12, 2011.
- ↑ "GaN Systems scores VC funding - Technology - Ottawa Business Journal". Obj.ca. November 8, 2011. Retrieved November 12, 2011.
- ↑ . "Canadian Agency Praises Plasco’s Ottawa WTE Demonstration Plant". Worldfuels.com. Retrieved November 12, 2011.