The Greater Victoria Harbour Authority is receiving $9 million from the government of B.C. to install infrastructure at Ogden Point that will allow cruise ships to access clean hydroelectricity and turn off their engines.

Shore power will be installed at two berths, which will allow multiple ships to draw electricity at the port.

害羞草研究所淭his is truly a win-win for the environment and is building benefits for our oceans and marine environment, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving air quality,害羞草研究所� Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Rob Fleming said. 害羞草研究所淭he cruise ship industry, which is taking remarkable strides on environmental stewardship, does produce greenhouse gas emissions while they害羞草研究所檙e at the terminal. Most of these emissions are produced while they害羞草研究所檙e in port.害羞草研究所�

Fleming made the funding announcement at Ogden Point Wednesday (April 5) and said this shore power infrastructure will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by almost half.

The Greater Victoria Harbour Authority is teaming up with the Songhees and Esquimalt First Nations, BC Hydro, the City of Victoria and cruise lines to design and install this new infrastructure.

害羞草研究所淎n initiative of this scope is very complex and will demand a lot of collaboration with a lot of partners,害羞草研究所� Greater Victoria Harbour Authority CEO Robert Lewis-Manning said. 害羞草研究所淭he shore power initiative is one of several crucial initiatives at the port that will reduce emissions and impacts and support the longer-term objectives of decarbonization and a sustainable operating framework.害羞草研究所�

The transportation sector is responsible for 40 per cent of B.C.害羞草研究所檚 greenhouse gas emissions.

害羞草研究所淲e appreciate the province investing in the city害羞草研究所檚 visitor industry,害羞草研究所� said Victoria Mayor Marianne Alto. 害羞草研究所淪hore power is a significant step towards sustainable tourism that supports our local economy and prioritizes the health and well-being of our residents, community, and the environment.害羞草研究所�

The Greater Victoria Harbour Authority believes 320 cruise ships and approximately 850,000 passengers will dock at Ogden Point this year.

害羞草研究所淧rojects like this are going to help contribute to a strong economy that keeps our neighbourhoods vibrant,害羞草研究所� Fleming said.

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