• $2.5 million federal funding will help capture and repurpose steam from Metro Vancouver’s Burnaby Waste-to-Energy Facility.
• The project could supply clean heat and hot water to up to 50,000 homes, while cutting emissions by up to 70,000 tonnes annually.
• Investment aligns with Canada’s push to link climate action with economic growth and lower energy costs.

The Government of Canada has committed $2.5 million to Metro Vancouver’s Waste-to-Energy District energy project, marking a significant step toward sustainable urban heating.

Announced by Wade Grant, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the investment will support Burnaby’s Waste-to-Energy Facility in capturing steam generated during its operations. The steam will be repurposed to supply clean heating and hot water to as many as 50,000 homes across the region.

“Supporting the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District as it works toward climate solutions for the Metro Vancouver community demonstrates how the fight against climate change goes hand-in-hand with building resilient communities, cutting energy costs and growing our economy,” said Wade Grant.

The project is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 70,000 tonnes per year and contribute to Metro Vancouver’s broader strategy to build a resilient and sustainable region. Alongside climate benefits, it will help lower heating costs for residents.

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Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, said: “Canada has the potential to become a leader in clean energy. Projects like this one in Metro Vancouver show how innovation and green technology can make a difference in our communities. By supporting projects like this one, our government is lowering emissions, while ensuring a strong, clean economy for years to come.”

Also present at the announcement were Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada, Mike Hurley, Chair of the Metro Vancouver Board of Directors, and Sarah Kirby-Yung, Chair of Metro Vancouver’s Zero Waste Committee.

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