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Shore Power Technology for Ports

The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, announcing funding for the Shore Power Technology for Ports Program. Announced on January 25, 2012 news release, the Shore Power Technology for Ports (SPTP) program is part of the Government of Canada’s ongoing efforts to limit emissions in the Canadian transportation sector and improve air quality. The SPTP program will provide cost-shared funding for the deployment of marine shore power technology at Canadian ports; this technology allows ships to plug into the local electrical grid to power the vessel instead of using their auxiliary diesel engines when docked.

For more information on the SPTP program please consult the About SPTP Page or the Questions and Answers Page.

SPTP Announcements

  • On May 4, 2012 Transport Canada officially launches a call for proposals to receive SPTP funding, the news release is available online

  • The SPTP Applicant's Guide is now available online, an essential resource for preparing a project proposal. 

The Use of Marine Shore Power Technology in Canada

The Marine Shore Power Program (2007-2012) was the precursor to the SPTP program and successfully demonstrated that marine shore power technology could be implemented in Canada. Two projects were funded under the Marine Shore Power Program, results from the Port Metro Vancouver project are presented below. Results from the Prince Rupert Port Authority project are not available as the project is still underway.

Port Metro Vancouver Case Study:

The marine shore power installations at Port Metro Vancouver’s Canada Place Terminal allow properly equipped cruise ships to plug into the local electrical grid instead of operating their diesel engines to power the ships load when docked. The case study offers an overview of the project and presents results for the 2010 cruise season. View the Port Metro Vancouver Case Study

Port Metro Vancouver Video:

Marine Shore Power Program

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Date modified:
2012-05-15