Fisheries and Aquaculture Energy Efficiency Innovation Fund: Study
$250,000
Rebate
Description:
The Fisheries and Aquaculture Energy Efficiency Innovation Fund (FAEEIF) is a provincially-funded program designed to help prepare the commercial fisheries and aquaculture sectors in Nova Scotia to reduce their energy use and mitigate climate change impacts, in alignment with provincial targets as outlined in the Environmental Goals and Climate Change Reduction Act: reduce emissions to at least 53% below the levels that were emitted in 2005 by 2030 and achieve net zero by 2050.
Objective: Supporting studies that enable future projects under the other pathways (Electrification,
Renewable, and Operational Efficiency) included in this funding program. The intent of the study should
be to enable more than one project that is not tied to a specific company. The Study Path promotes
future projects that enable the core intent of the fund to create innovative, sustainable, and energyefficient practices in the Nova Scotia fisheries sector.
Continuous Intake
Eligibility:
Applicants must:
1. Be the end user of the proposed project. Consideration will be given to the provision of support to vendors,
consultants, support industries, etc. under the Study Path.
2. Have legal capacity to operate in Nova Scotia, e.g., be in good standing with the Registry of Joint Stock
Companies as a sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, society, social enterprise, not-for-profit, charity
in business, or other similar organization.
3. Be in good standing with the Fisheries and Aquaculture Loan Board (FALB).
4. Be an aquaculture business in Nova Scotia holding a valid licence and lease from the Nova Scotia
Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture, and are in good standing with the relevant regulatory authority.
5. Are a commercial fish harvester/business operating in Nova Scotia, holding a valid licence from the federal
Department of Fisheries and Oceans, and are in good standing with the relevant regulatory authority.
6. Are a fish buying or processing business registered and licensed in Nova Scotia and in good standing, holding
a valid licence from the Nova Scotia Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture.
7. Operates a business or organization registered in Nova Scotia that directly supports the commercial fisheries
and aquaculture industries. A description of how the fisheries industry is supported will be required and
evaluated by the FAEEIF Steering Committee.
Application Steps:
Applicants must submit Study Path Application below to faeeif@efficiencyns.ca in advance of the call for proposals deadline.
Documentation Needed:
No specific documentation has been identified.
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