Energy & Environment
The energy and environment sector in Winnipeg encompasses a diverse range of industries.
Energy & Environment Sector Profile
The sector includes:
- Electrical power generation, transmission and distribution
- Natural gas distribution
- Alternative energy development
- Energy conservation
- Water conservation and treatment
- Sewage and waste disposal systems
- Environmental construction
- Environmental protection
- Development of resource-efficient technologies
- Remediation of environmental damage
- Planning and management of environmental programs
Manitoba Hydro, a provincial crown corporation, is the central player in Winnipeg’s energy and environment sector and a major exporter of electricity to the United States. While most of the world’s electrical power is generated through coal plants, most of Manitoba Hydro’s electricity is generated with hydroelectric dams and is therefore greenhouse gas (GHG)-free. Manitoba also has one of the most stable electrical grids and lowest prices for hydroelectricity in North America.
Winnipeg’s environmental firms have strong capabilities in waste management data management systems, water and wastewater treatment, clean energy (fuel cells, small-hydro, wind, biomass, solar, thermal, environmental control chambers and many areas related to engineering consulting) and environmental impact assessment.
Industry Partner Links
• Manitoba Environmental Industries Association
• International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)
Company Profiles
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Manitoba Hydro - Comapny Profile
Sector Profile
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Energy and Environment Sector Brief
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Energy and Environment Sector Profile