Vancouver Program Would Cut Emissions in Port Through Shore-Based Electrical Hookups

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Shore-based electrical power for container vessels in the port of Vancouver, set to be in place in 2017, will reduce the number of ships leaving engines running and help the city's environment, officials said. "The program will lead to decreased greenhouse gas emissions, improved overall air quality and reduce noise," Minister of National Revenue Kerry-Lynne Findlay said July 22. The C$12 million ($9.23 million) in funding announced this week will allow for electrical upgrades by provincial power utility BC Hydro at Global Container Terminals' Deltaport terminals and DP World Vancouver's Centerm terminal, Findlay said. Transport Canada's Shore Power Technology for Ports Program will provide half the funding, with Port Metro Vancouver providing the rest. The system is expected to be operational by March 31,2017.