Wednesday, August 27, 2025
On August 26th, Wade Grant, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced an investment of $2.5 million to support Metro Vancouver’s Waste-to-Energy District energy project. The Parliamentary Secretary was joined by the Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada, along with Mike Hurley, Chair of the Metro Vancouver Board of Directors, and Sarah Kirby-Yung, Chair of Metro Vancouver’s Zero Waste Committee.
“Supporting the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District as it works toward climate solutions for the Metro Vancouver community demonstrates how the fight against climate change goes hand-in-hand with building resilient communities, cutting energy costs and growing our economy,” said Wade Grant, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change.
Burnaby’s Waste-to-Energy Facility is a key part of Metro Vancouver’s approach to managing residual waste and recovering energy. The facility will capture steam generated by its existing process to supply clean heating and hot water to up to 50,000 homes across Metro Vancouver. This project is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 70,000 tonnes per year and aligns with Metro Vancouver’s goals for a resilient and sustainable region. It will also help cut heating costs for residents.
“Once complete, this will be North America’s largest low-carbon district energy system. This project gives us an opportunity for innovation and community benefit as we strive to achieve zero waste. By adding a district energy system, we’ll cut greenhouse gas emissions and harness heat the Waste-to-Energy Facility produces to provide water and space heating for tens of thousands of homes,” said Mike Hurley, Chair of the Metro Vancouver Board of Directors.
Investments in projects like the Waste-to-Energy District are emblematic of Canada’s work to cut pollution and build resilient communities, while decreasing energy costs for Canadians and creating economic opportunities.
