Less GHGs on the Seas — Practical Solutions to Measure and Record Energy Consumption ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Canadian-based companies and organizations operating within the marine/shipping sector - Businesses with solutions or technologies focused on maritime fuel and energy consumption measurement - Organizations with operations or involvement in the RCN (Royal Canadian Navy) supply chain or fleet support - Private sector innovators and technology providers in the marine energy efficiency space - Consortiums or partnerships involving eligible Canadian entities ### 💰 Funding Details - Maximum Grant Amount: $200,000 per project - Funding Type: Non-repayable contribution (grant, not a loan) - Cost-Sharing: Specific matching ratio not detailed in description; applicant investment/co-funding may be required - Payment Structure: Funds typically disbursed upon milestone achievement and eligible expense documentation ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Development and deployment of fuel consumption measurement systems - Technology solutions for load energy monitoring and recording - Greenhouse gas (GHG) emission data collection and tracking tools - Integration of measurement systems into RCN fleet operations - Testing, validation, and pilot project implementation - Personnel costs directly associated with solution development - Equipment and software for energy measurement and data recording ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Solutions must measure and accurately record fuel and energy consumption data - Technology must be compatible with or applicable to RCN fleet requirements - Projects must demonstrate measurable GHG emission reduction potential - Applicants must provide detailed project timelines and deliverables - Milestone-based funding release contingent on progress verification - Intellectual property and commercialization rights may have specific conditions - Recipient must maintain records and reporting on project expenditures and outcomes - Solutions should align with federal maritime sustainability and decarbonization goals