Environmental Industries

Business & the Environment - Growing Together

Sector Summary

Manitoba is positioned to become a Canadian leader in renewable-energy production and consumption through decreasing reliance on non-renewable fossil fuels and rising in use of geothermal heat pumps.

• Today, Manitoba is internationally recognized as a clean-energy leader, ranked as the #1 province in Canada in energy efficiency.

• Manitoba Hydro is one of Canada’s most active leaders in the energy and environment sector, with funding programs for renewable energy production, energy efficiency, eco-innovation, bio-products, climate change mitigation, and related environmental sectors.  Nearly all electric power that is generated in Manitoba is generated from renewable resources.

• Manitoba is leading the country in geothermal heat pump installations, has made dramatic investments in wind power and has the most aggressive biodiesel strategy in Canada.

• The International Institute for Sustainable Development is headquartered in Winnipeg,
  Manitoba, Canada

Contact

Manitoba Innovation, Energy and Mines
Tel: 204-945-4690
Fax: 204-945-3977

Manitoba Environmental Industries Association Inc.
Tel: 204-783-7090
Fax: 204-783-6501
E-mail: admin@meia.mb.ca
Web: www.meia.mb.ca

Manitoba Ozone Protection Industry Association
Tel: 204-338-0804
Fax: 204-338-0810
E-mail: mopia@mts.net
Web: www.mopia.ca

Related Links

• Manitoba Companies Directory
• Manitoba Business Facts
• Business & the Environment (MTI)
• Sustainability Report - Manitoba Conservation