Clean energy
BC's sunniest city, powered by clean hydro, with an emerging cleantech industry.
Cranbrook’s cleantech businesses work in solar power, waste-to-energy, cogeneration and alternative fuels. Community leaders are building an ecosystem that supports businesses using environmentally friendly methods.
- 2,191+ hours of sunshine a year, the most of any BC city
- 100% renewable hydroelectric power for local industry
- BC has one of the highest ratios of cleantech companies to GDP in Canada
Why here
- Strong solar potential for generation, products and services
- An international airport and established shipping routes to reach markets in the US, Europe and Asia
- Provincial incentive programs for emerging clean technology
- BC Hydro load attraction program for new large power users
See also the City’s energy management program and climate action.
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