The Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) has launched the Green Freight Assessment Program (GFAP) to help companies make data-driven investment decisions to reduce their emissions and fuel costs.

This is achieved through two initiatives: Assessment Projects and Implementation Projects.

• Through the Assessment Projects, companies can receive up to $10,000 for a third party fleet energy assessment and obtain tailored recommendations for their fleet. This provides the opportunity for companies to make data-driven decisions when exploring energy efficient retrofits or fuel switching options.
• Through the Implementation Projects, companies can receive up to $100,000 to invest in the fuel-saving recommendations outlined in their fleet assessment. This allows companies to offset the upfront cost, as well as de-risk their investment in energy efficient retrofits or alternatively fueled vehicles.

Objectives

• The objective of this program is to achieve a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from the on-road freight sector as well as a reduction in operational costs and increased competitiveness due to more energy- efficient MHDV fleets in Canada.
• Through Assessment Projects, NRCan aims to increase the knowledge and capacity of the on-road freight sector to adopt energy efficiency measures tailored to operational needs by providing cost-sharing support.

Funding Information

Successful applicants (Proponents) will be eligible to receive up to 50% cost-sharing contributions to complete a Fleet Energy Assessment. Proponents will be eligible for funding from the date of the signature of the contribution agreement (CA) until the project completion date deadline, as determined in the CA. The value of NRCan’s contribution towards the assessment will not exceed $10,000.

Eligibility Criteria

Only companies/organizations operating in Canada are eligible to apply. Eligible recipients include individuals and legal entities validly incorporated or registered in Canada including not-for-profit and forprofit organizations such as:

• Companies;
• Industry associations;
• Research associations;
• Standards organizations;
• Indigenous and community groups;
• Canadian academic institutions;
• Provincial, territorial, regional or municipal governments or their departments or agencies where applicable.

For more information, visit NRCan.