Alternative Fuels Directory

• Government of Canada – Federal
• Provincial and Territorial Governments
• Non-Governmental Organizations
• Industry Associations
• International
• Calculators
• Climate Change
• Consumer Sites
• Forestry
• Publications and Film
• Research and Development
• For Students

Government of Canada – Federal

Departments

• Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada – Analytical reports and bulletins cover alternative fuel production.
• Environment Canada – Contains section on renewable fuels.
• Farm Credit Canada – Crown Corporation provides specialized and personalized business and financial services and products to farming operations.
• Industry Canada – News announcements of public and private partnerships for alternative fuels.
• National Energy Board – Independent federal agency that regulates several aspects of Canada's energy industry.
• Transport Canada – Contains section on alternative fuel initiatives.

Programs

• Canadian Biomass Information Network – Coordinates the Federal Government's interdepartmental research and development activities in the area of bioenergy, biofuels, industrial bioproducts and bioprocesses.
• Canadian Transportation Fuel Cell Alliance – Federal government initiative that will demonstrate and evaluate fuelling options for fuel cell vehicles in Canada.
• CANMET Energy Technology Centre – Research and development arm of Natural Resources Canada that develops and delivers knowledge- and technology-based programs for the sustainable production and use of Canada's energy supply.
• Clean Energy Portal – Access to Canada's burgeoning environmental energy sector and up-to-date details on international climate change initiatives.
• Fuel Focus – Clear, transparent and timely information on fuel prices, oil and gasoline markets and ways to manage energy costs from Natural Resources Canada.
• Hydrogen Economy Portal – Information related to the Canadian hydrogen and fuel cell industry and relevant organizations, initiatives and events.
• Institute For Fuel Cell Innovation – Program within National Research Council Canada advances fuel cell science and technology and facilitating the commercialization of fuel cells.
• Office of Energy Efficiency – Provides background and tips on fuel-efficient vehicles.

Regulations

• Canada's Clean Air Act – The Act and subsequent Notice of Intent to regulate demonstrate a commitment to the establishment of short-, medium- and long-term industrial air pollution targets.
• Renewable Fuels Regulations  - Background and context for the Government of Canada’s regulations on renewable fuels.

Provincial and Territorial Governments

• Alberta Department of Energy
• British Columbia Ministry of Energy Mines, and Petroleum Resources
• Nunavut Department of Environment
• Northwest Territories Department of Environment and Natural Resources
• Manitoba Science, Technology, Energy and Mines
• New Brunswick Department of Energy
• Newfoundland and Labrador Ministry of Mines and Energy
• Nova Scotia Department of Energy
• Ontario Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure
• Prince Edward Island – Environment, Energy and Forestry
• Québec Ministère des Ressources Naturelles et de la Faune
• Yukon Department of Energy, Mines and Resources

Non-Governmental Organizations

• American Coalition for Ethanol – Grassroots voice of the U.S. ethanol industry.
• Clean Vehicle Education Foundation – Coordinates and implements public awareness, education, market research, codes and standards and technology programs on alternative fuel systems.
• David Suzuki Foundation – Promotes sustainable solutions to energy needs, from renewable sources like wind and solar power.
• National Ethanol Vehicle Coalition – Advocacy group promoting the use of 85% ethanol as a form of alternative transportation fuel.
• Pollution Probe – examines renewable fuels in Green Power section.
• Re-energy.ca – Free renewable energy project kit that explores wind energy, water energy, solar energy, biomass energy and more.
• The Biodiesel Project – Community-scale biodiesel production founded by two University of British Columbia students.
• The Pembina Institute – Conducts policy research and education programs on sustainable energy, climate change, environmental governance, ecological fiscal reform, sustainability indicators, and the environmental impacts of the energy industry.

Industry Associations

• The National Biodiesel Board – National trade association representing the biodiesel industry as the coordinating body for research and development in the United States.
• Canadian Association of Petroleum Products – provides industry facts and information.
• Canadian Petroleum Products Institute – Industry association representing major Canadian companies involved in the refining, distribution, and/or marketing of petroleum products, as well as, production and sales of asphalt, and environmental remediation.
• Canadian Renewable Fuels Association– Promotes renewable fuels for transportation through consumer awareness and government liaison activities.
• Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Canada – National industry association dedicated to accelerating Canada's world-leading hydrogen and fuel cell industry.
• International Association for Natural Gas Vehicles – Provides the NGV industry with an international forum and to foster growth, safety, product development and policy formation.
• Propane Gas Association of Canada – National voice for the Canadian propane industry.
• Renewable Fuels Association – National trade association for the U.S. ethanol industry.

International

• Alternative Fuel Route Mapper – Creates a U.S.-based map showing alternative fuel stations along the entire route and displays driving directions for the route.
• Alternative Fuels Data Center – Vast collection of information from the U.S. Department of Energy on alternative fuels and the vehicles that use them.
• American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy – Provides Green Scores on all makes of vehicles.
• Biomass Program – Program within U.S. Department of Energy that develops technology for conversion of biomass (plant-derived material) to fuels, chemicals, materials and power.
• California Air Resources Board – Site includes publications about hydrogen, fuel cells, and alternative fuel vehicles.
• Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy – Information from the U.S. Department of Energy.
• Energy Information Administration – Official energy statistics from the U.S. government.
• International Organization for Standardization – World's largest developer of standards for products and services.
• National Renewable Energy Laboratory – The United States' primary laboratory for renewable energy and energy efficiency research and development (R&D).
• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency – Information about clean fuels.

Calculators

• Emissions Calculator – Calculates the tail pipe and greenhouse gas emission reductions from using different fuel types.
• CO₂ Calculator – Find out how much CO₂ your community can prevent from entering the atmosphere by cutting back unnecessary vehicle idling.
• Fuel Consumption Ratings – Compare the fuel consumption of various makes and models of vehicles for a specific model year.

Climate Change

• Climate Change – Information from Environment Canada.
• Climate Institute – U.S.-based non-profit that leads symposia, conferences, roundtables, and special briefings on climate change issues.
• Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change – International body that assesses scientific, technical and socio- economic information relevant for the understanding of climate change, its potential impacts and options for adaptation and mitigation.

Consumer Sites

• Gastips.com – User-submitted gas prices throughout Canada and the U.S.
• Grassroots Biodiesel and Vegetable Oil Fuel – Includes current discussion board on alternative fuels.

Publications and Film

• A Critical Review of Biodiesel as a Transportation Fuel in Canada – Developed for Environment Canada in 1998, this report reviews the major biodiesel issues and issues recommendations.
• Biodiesel Industry Directory – commercial directory listing 600 companies serving the biodiesel industry.
• Contact Canada – publisher of life science guides, including material on biofuels.
• Fuel Ethanol Industry Directory – list of industry suppliers, producers, researchers and government agencies around the world.

Research and Development

• ecoEnergy Technology Initiative – $230-million investment in the research, development and demonstration of clean-energy technologies.
• Investments in Forest Industry Transformation Program - $100 million over four years for projects that implement new technologies leading to non-traditional high-value forest products and renewable energies.
• Agricultural Bioproducts Innovation Program – Increase the exploitation of Canada's natural advantage in biomass to develop new economic opportunities for agriculture.
• Agri-Opportunities Program – Designed to push new products (agriculture, food and bioproducts), processes and services along the innovation chain and move them to the commercial phase.

For Students

• A Student's Guide to Alternative Fuel Vehicles – Information from the California Energy Commission.
• University of Waterloo Alternative Fuels Team – Student organization that researches, designs and implements vehicle modifications for use with alternative fuels, such as ethanol, propane and hydrogen.