Office of Energy Research and Development (OERD) - Natural Resources Canada
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Office of Energy Research and Development (OERD) - Natural Resources Canada
Office of Energy Research and Development (OERD)
Funding
Impact
Partnerships
Latest updates
About us
Contact us
The Office of Energy Research and Development (OERD) advances energy innovation and invests in the most impactful
energy research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) projects that maximize economic and environmental outcomes.
Current opportunities
Funding
Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) Front-End Engineering and Design (FEED) Call for Proposals
Open for applications
CCUS is a proven, crucial tool for reducing emissions in hard to decarbonize sectors. To help position Canada
as a leader in CCUS solutions, this Call for proposals will support proponents undertaking the complex,
resource‑intensive activities required to complete FEED studies for CCUS projects.
Programs
Energy Innovation Program
Funds energy RD&D projects to advance clean energy technologies that will help Canada meet its environmental
targets while supporting the transition to a low-carbon economy.
Greener Neighbourhoods Pilot Program
Aims to validate the benefits and business cases of aggregated deep energy retrofit approaches in up to six
community housing neighbourhoods in Canada.
Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities Program
Provides funding for renewable energy and capacity building projects to reduce reliance on fossil fuels for
heating and electricity in Indigenous, rural, and remote communities across Canada.
Green Infrastructure: Energy Efficient Buildings
Funds projects that showcase innovative building technologies through deep-energy retrofits and the construction
of new buildings.
Federal Energy R&D
The Federal Energy R&D suite of programs promote and supports energy R&D by funding related R&D
activities in federal departments and agencies.
Past programs
Breakthrough Energy Solutions Canada
This collaborative initiative between leading public and private sector investors fostered new financial and in-kind
investments into high-risk, high-potential clean energy technologies made in Canada.
Canadian Emissions Reduction Innovation Network
Alberta Innovates and Natural Resources Canada worked together to speed up the development, validation, and
deployment of technologies that reduce oil and gas sector emissions.
Clean Growth Program
This program funded projects focused on major environmental issues and economic opportunities in Canada’s energy,
mines and forestry sectors.
Green Infrastructure: Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Demonstrations
This program funded demonstration projects that sought to address technological gaps and barriers to the
introduction of electric vehicles, such as cost, safety, charging speed and function in very cold climates.
Green Infrastructure: Smart Grids
This program funded utility-led projects focused on reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, optimizing the use of
current electricity assets, and promoting innovation and the creation of clean jobs.
Impact Canada Clean Tech Challenges
The Clean Tech Challenges helped innovators find breakthrough solutions to complex and persistent problems in clean
technology development.
Impact Canada – Oil Spill Response Challenge
Aims to spark new ideas and engage diverse perspectives to spur the development of innovative and rapidly deployable
solutions that improve oil spill response in diverse Canadian aquatic environments.
Current investments
OERD invests in a wide range of organizations, including businesses, industry, non-profits, academia, other levels of
government, and Indigenous organizations. It also funds energy research and development in federal labs and research
centres.
Learn more about the projects we are funding
Impact
Over 50 years of innovation: for half a century, OERD’s investments have helped energy innovators research, develop,
and demonstrate technologies that reduce emissions, lower costs, attract investment, and create jobs.
Our 50-year history
Since 2016, OERD has invested over $1.4 billion in more than 850 energy innovation research,
development, and demonstration projects.
434
datasets, models, platforms, software, and tools created
585
patents, or other intellectual property rights, filed
1415
presentations and conferences
75%
projects advanced 1 or more technology readiness levels*
3089
publications, technical reports and other products produced
212
codes, standards, or regulations influenced
$2.30
contributed by project partners for every $1 invested by OERD, exceeding a target
of 1:1.
* Based on the number of completed projects that had technology readiness level advancement as an expected
outcome.
Partnerships
OERD has many “Trusted Partnerships” in place with regional and national organizations that support energy innovation
to align priorities, maximize impact and reduce risks across the energy innovation funding ecosystem.
We collaborate with our “Trusted Partners” to:
Share information: We share market research, project information and processes and methodologies to inform one
another’s programming and identify opportunities for co-funding.
Lend expertise: Our technical experts participate in each other's review committees for project selection, bringing
valuable perspectives to the process.
Co-fund: We invest in impactful projects together and refer projects to each other’s programs where there is a
strategic fit. This reduces the administrative burden for applicants seeking funding from both organizations and
strengthens our respective pipelines of projects. It also provides a more coordinated continuum of support for
energy innovators in Canada.
Our current “Trusted Partners” include:
Alberta Innovates (AI)
BC Innovative Clean Energy (ICE) Fund
CleanBC Industry Fund (CIF)
Emissions Reductions Alberta (ERA)
Latest updates
Join our
email list
to receive latest news and funding opportunities directly to your inbox.
OERD newsletter – past editions
In the spotlight
Battery Innovation:
Batteries play an important role in the ongoing energy transition. Across Canada,
battery research and innovation activities are actively taking place in small, medium, and large-scale industry,
universities, and governments. The expansion of the battery ecosystem provides an opportunity to differentiate
Canada’s industry on a global scale through a deliberate approach tailored to Canadian battery innovation. Read more
about
OERD's work on battery innovation
.
About us
Leveraging over 50 years of experience and unique science and technology expertise, OERD leads the Government of
Canada's efforts in energy innovation. OERD’s programs target these four missions to realize a clean energy future and
a sustainable natural resources sector:
Improve energy efficiency and processes to reduce emissions from energy end-use
Accelerate electrification and maximize benefits of renewable heat and power
Develop cleaner fuels pathways
Reduce reliance on diesel in rural, remote, and Indigenous communities
Contact us
Email the
Energy Innovation Program
Join our
email list
for our latest news and funding opportunities
Follow
NRCan on LinkedIn
Date modified:
2026-03-27
Office of Energy Research and Development (OERD)
Funding
Impact
Partnerships
Latest updates
About us
Contact us
The Office of Energy Research and Development (OERD) advances energy innovation and invests in the most impactful
energy research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) projects that maximize economic and environmental outcomes.
Current opportunities
Funding
Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) Front-End Engineering and Design (FEED) Call for Proposals
Open for applications
CCUS is a proven, crucial tool for reducing emissions in hard to decarbonize sectors. To help position Canada
as a leader in CCUS solutions, this Call for proposals will support proponents undertaking the complex,
resource‑intensive activities required to complete FEED studies for CCUS projects.
Programs
Energy Innovation Program
Funds energy RD&D projects to advance clean energy technologies that will help Canada meet its environmental
targets while supporting the transition to a low-carbon economy.
Greener Neighbourhoods Pilot Program
Aims to validate the benefits and business cases of aggregated deep energy retrofit approaches in up to six
community housing neighbourhoods in Canada.
Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities Program
Provides funding for renewable energy and capacity building projects to reduce reliance on fossil fuels for
heating and electricity in Indigenous, rural, and remote communities across Canada.
Green Infrastructure: Energy Efficient Buildings
Funds projects that showcase innovative building technologies through deep-energy retrofits and the construction
of new buildings.
Federal Energy R&D
The Federal Energy R&D suite of programs promote and supports energy R&D by funding related R&D
activities in federal departments and agencies.
Past programs
Breakthrough Energy Solutions Canada
This collaborative initiative between leading public and private sector investors fostered new financial and in-kind
investments into high-risk, high-potential clean energy technologies made in Canada.
Canadian Emissions Reduction Innovation Network
Alberta Innovates and Natural Resources Canada worked together to speed up the development, validation, and
deployment of technologies that reduce oil and gas sector emissions.
Clean Growth Program
This program funded projects focused on major environmental issues and economic opportunities in Canada’s energy,
mines and forestry sectors.
Green Infrastructure: Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Demonstrations
This program funded demonstration projects that sought to address technological gaps and barriers to the
introduction of electric vehicles, such as cost, safety, charging speed and function in very cold climates.
Green Infrastructure: Smart Grids
This program funded utility-led projects focused on reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, optimizing the use of
current electricity assets, and promoting innovation and the creation of clean jobs.
Impact Canada Clean Tech Challenges
The Clean Tech Challenges helped innovators find breakthrough solutions to complex and persistent problems in clean
technology development.
Impact Canada – Oil Spill Response Challenge
Aims to spark new ideas and engage diverse perspectives to spur the development of innovative and rapidly deployable
solutions that improve oil spill response in diverse Canadian aquatic environments.
Current investments
OERD invests in a wide range of organizations, including businesses, industry, non-profits, academia, other levels of
government, and Indigenous organizations. It also funds energy research and development in federal labs and research
centres.
Learn more about the projects we are funding
Impact
Over 50 years of innovation: for half a century, OERD’s investments have helped energy innovators research, develop,
and demonstrate technologies that reduce emissions, lower costs, attract investment, and create jobs.
Our 50-year history
Since 2016, OERD has invested over $1.4 billion in more than 850 energy innovation research,
development, and demonstration projects.
434
datasets, models, platforms, software, and tools created
585
patents, or other intellectual property rights, filed
1415
presentations and conferences
75%
projects advanced 1 or more technology readiness levels*
3089
publications, technical reports and other products produced
212
codes, standards, or regulations influenced
$2.30
contributed by project partners for every $1 invested by OERD, exceeding a target
of 1:1.
* Based on the number of completed projects that had technology readiness level advancement as an expected
outcome.
Partnerships
OERD has many “Trusted Partnerships” in place with regional and national organizations that support energy innovation
to align priorities, maximize impact and reduce risks across the energy innovation funding ecosystem.
We collaborate with our “Trusted Partners” to:
Share information: We share market research, project information and processes and methodologies to inform one
another’s programming and identify opportunities for co-funding.
Lend expertise: Our technical experts participate in each other's review committees for project selection, bringing
valuable perspectives to the process.
Co-fund: We invest in impactful projects together and refer projects to each other’s programs where there is a
strategic fit. This reduces the administrative burden for applicants seeking funding from both organizations and
strengthens our respective pipelines of projects. It also provides a more coordinated continuum of support for
energy innovators in Canada.
Our current “Trusted Partners” include:
Alberta Innovates (AI)
BC Innovative Clean Energy (ICE) Fund
CleanBC Industry Fund (CIF)
Emissions Reductions Alberta (ERA)
Latest updates
Join our
email list
to receive latest news and funding opportunities directly to your inbox.
OERD newsletter – past editions
In the spotlight
Battery Innovation:
Batteries play an important role in the ongoing energy transition. Across Canada,
battery research and innovation activities are actively taking place in small, medium, and large-scale industry,
universities, and governments. The expansion of the battery ecosystem provides an opportunity to differentiate
Canada’s industry on a global scale through a deliberate approach tailored to Canadian battery innovation. Read more
about
OERD's work on battery innovation
.
About us
Leveraging over 50 years of experience and unique science and technology expertise, OERD leads the Government of
Canada's efforts in energy innovation. OERD’s programs target these four missions to realize a clean energy future and
a sustainable natural resources sector:
Improve energy efficiency and processes to reduce emissions from energy end-use
Accelerate electrification and maximize benefits of renewable heat and power
Develop cleaner fuels pathways
Reduce reliance on diesel in rural, remote, and Indigenous communities
Contact us
Email the
Energy Innovation Program
Join our
email list
for our latest news and funding opportunities
Follow
NRCan on LinkedIn
Date modified:
2026-03-27