Would be good to have this at Felixstowe.
The Canadian government has announced that it will be investing in shore power technology for Canadian ports.
"This $27.2 million contribution programme will reduce air emissions from ships, protect the environment and health of Canadians and further Canada's economic prosperity," said Denis Lebel, Canada's Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities.
Shore power technology allows vessels to turn off their diesel engines while docked and connected to an electrical power supply at a port facility.
"As we have seen with the success of shore power for cruise ships at Port Metro Vancouver, this programme will also help Canada's tourism sector to take advantage of growth opportunities, increase tourism revenues and create jobs in all regions of Canada," said Wai Young, Member of Parliament for Vancouver South.
According to a press release, the Shore Power Technology for Ports Program builds on Transport Canada's successful Marine Shore Power Program that was introduced in 2007 and concludes this March.
The programme gave Port Metro Vancouver $2 million to install shore power technology at their port for cruise ships and $1.8 million to the Port of Prince Rupert to to install shore power for container ships.
The government added that Canadian Port Authorities and private companies operating in marine ports and terminals in Canada will be able to apply for funding.
The announcement is part of Canada's Clean Transportation Initiative which focuses on aligning Canadian regulations with the United States and with International Standards.
The Initiative also aims to improve efficiency of the transportation system and advance green technologies.
"These initiatives will help Canada achieve its economy-wide target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 17% from 2005 levels by 2020," concluded the press release.
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