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Marine Shore Power Program

What it does?

Provides entities at Canadian ports with cost shared funding for real world testing of marine shore power technologies.

Marine shore power, also known as cold ironing, enables ships to turn off their auxiliary diesel engines while docked and connect to electric power that travels to ships using specially designed equipment to power the ship's load (e.g. lighting, air conditioning, communication equipment etc.). This will enable ships to reduce the emission of air pollutants and greenhouse gases (GHG).

To be eligible, projects must target berths which accommodate cruise ships or ships active in the freight transportation sector (container, bulk, tankers etc.).

Who can apply?

Eligible recipients under the program are private entities and Canadian Port Authorities engaged in operating and/or owning of marine ports and terminals in Canada.

How does it work?

Projects can be funded to cover a maximum of:

  • 50% of project total eligible costs
  • $2,500,000 over a two-year period

Funded Projects

One project has been selected for funding contribution of $2 million through Round 1.
View the brief description of the project that received funding.

How do I apply?

ecofreight is not currently accepting applications for the Marine Shore Power Program. The last round of application for funding ended on October 16, 2009.

Program Material

Marine Shore Power Program

The Applicant's Guide and Application Form are made available only in periods where ecofreight is accepting applications for the Marine Shore Power Program. The last round of application for funding ended on October 16, 2009.

Date modified:
2010-02-03