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We are pleased to announce the successful recipients of funding round 1 featuring 14 exceptional initiatives from across the province. These projects, spearheaded by local leaders who deeply understand their communities' unique needs, aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance resilience to climate change impacts. Below is a summary of the recipients, their project titles, the funding amounts awarded, and a brief description of the anticipated impact of their projects.
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| Recipient Name | Project Title | FAEEIF Funding Amount | Project Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| IGNITE (ATLANTIC) | Creating Actionable Community Roadmaps for Bi-directional electrical Shore Infrastructure | $150,000 | This project partners Ignite (Atlantic) with the communities of Digby and Sheet Harbour to develop a marine electrification roadmap, serving as a model for other Nova Scotia coastal communities |
| Membertou Fisheries inc. | Membertou Electric Lobster Boat Pilot Project | $250,000 | This pilot project, led by the Membertou Mi'kmaq community, aims to demonstrate decarbonization of Canada's commercial fishing fleet, with implementation of the first zero-emission electric lobster fishing boat in Canada. |
| BMC Seafoods Limited | Energy-Efficient Heat Exchanger Integration for Sustainable Lobster Operations | $100,000 | BMC plans to implement an advanced 2-degree heat exchanger system in its processing facility in Meteghan. This innovative application of technology will reduce electricity costs, improve efficiency as well as lobster quality This advanced system balances pH levels, maintains consistent water temperatures, and provides free cooling energy, setting a new standard in sustainable operations. |
| Strait of Canso Superport Corporation | Mulgrave Marine Charging Terminal-Wharf Electrification | $250,000 | The Super Port in Mulgrave, NS, plans to install vessel charging station, to provide shore power for fleets in eastern Nova Scotia. This may attract additional port users and paves the way for larger scale marine electrification in Nova Scotia |
| Red Fish Blue Fish Incorporated | Sustainable Fishing Operations Through Solar PV and Battery Storage Integration | $14,871 | Red Fish Blue Fish will install a solar photovoltaic system with battery storage at a commercial bait storage facility in East Jeddore. This project will reduce GHG emissions supply excess energy back to the grid and provide backup power during outages. |
| BILL & STANLEY OYSTER COMPANY LTD. | Aquaculture Vessel Electrification Design | $250,000 | Bill & Stanley Oyster Co. plans to implement an electric work boat, introduce an electric forklift, and increase solar capacity at their oyster farm in Sherbrooke. They aim to create North America's first net-zero shellfish farming operation. This aquaculture farm can serve as a model for other farms in Nova Scotia looking to decarbonize. |
| R. Baker Fisheries Limited | Cold storage upgrade | $86,500 | This project will install advanced refrigeration units at R Baker Fisheries’ cold storage facility in Lockport. This innovative technology features floating head pressure controls with a lower minimum condensing temperature, which will significantly reduce energy costs and optimize performance These advanced technologies will allow the system to adjust pressure based on cooling needs and operate more efficiently in varying temperatures. This upgrade will significantly reduce energy consumption, lower annual emissions, and maintain optimal cooling performance, showcasing a commitment to sustainability and innovation in the seafood industry. |
| Havre Boucher Seafoods Inc. (Cabot Oysters) | Aquaculture Vessel Electrification Design | $250,000 | Cabot Oysters plans to implement a fully electric work boat and shoreside charger to service their shellfish farm in Afton. The project will reduce fossil fuel use and emissions associated with operations, and serve as a model for other farms in the province |
| GLAS OCEAN ELECTRIC | Fishing boats and Wharf - Capacity Study | $198,225 | Glas Ocean Electric will study five harbours/wharves in Cape Breton and the North Shore of Nova Scotia. The study will involve collecting operational data from 2-5 fishing boats per location and reviewing the charging capabilities of each wharf, as well as the impact of charging vessels on the local grid. This study will help develop a comprehensive plan for sustainable fishing. |
| BRAZIL ROCK | GHG reduction during idling of the boats with renewable energy. | $100,000 | The Brazil Rock Lobster Association’s project aims to install solar and wind power on 18-member lobster vessels located in Halifax, Shelburne, Yarmouth, and Queen’s County. This initiative is intended to offset diesel usage during port preparation for fishing boats, thereby reducing fuel-heavy idling |
| Little Harbour Fisheries Ltd. | Renewable for seafood processing plant | $9,848 | This project will install solar panels on Little Harbour Fisheries’ bait storage facility, replacing fossil fuel usage with solar energy. This will reduce the site's carbon footprint and promote a sustainable energy future. |
| Yarmouth Bar Fisheries Ltd. | Renewable for seafood processing plant | $50,000 | Yarmouth Bar Fisheries plans to install additional solar capacity at their processing facility in Yarmouth to reduce their carbon footprint and energy usage, converting their operation to entirely renewable energy sources. |
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