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B.C. Calls for Energy Storage Innovations

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The B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE) and BC Hydro have launched the Call for Energy Storage Innovation, offering up to $3 million in non-dilutive funding for clean energy projects. The initiative aims to accelerate scalable energy storage and grid innovations to support British Columbia’s clean energy future.

Targeting solutions like energy storage, microgrids, and flexible grid management, the program invites proposals from Canadian companies with B.C.-based projects. Applications close February 28, 2025. CICE and BC Hydro seek technologies that enhance affordability, reliability, and resilience in energy systems.

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Wildfire Tech, Clean Energy Innovations Get Boost

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The B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE) has invested $7.7 million in 13 climate tech projects, advancing wildfire mitigation, clean energy, and decarbonization technologies. Six wildfire tech companies, including CRWN.ai and FireSwarm, received $3.5 million to address the rising threat of wildfires.

An additional $4.2 million supports seven innovators in low-carbon hydrogen, energy storage, and sustainable fuels. Notable projects include EV snowplows, algae-derived biofuels, and advanced hydrogen fuel cells. This funding underscores CICE’s commitment to scaling transformative solutions and driving B.C.’s clean economy. Applications for CICE’s Women in Climate Tech initiative close December 3.

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