Green Technology Components
Green Technology Components
The PowerBI dashboards in this page provide a comprehensive view of Canadian innovation in green technologies, classified into specific sub-categories that reflect the multidimensional approach needed to tackle climate change. Each main category—such as Climate Change Mitigation in Buildings and Appliances, Adaptation to Climate Change, and Smart Grids and Power Network Systems Integration—is further divided into sub-categories, showcasing specialized technologies that address unique aspects of environmental sustainability. These sub-categories highlight innovations aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving energy efficiency, and enhancing resilience to climate impacts across sectors like transportation, energy generation, waste management, ICT, and building infrastructure. By analyzing patents within these detailed sub-categories, the dashboards provide insights into Canada’s strategic focus areas and the technological advancements driving sustainable development. This layered categorization reflects a holistic view of green technologies, emphasizing Canada's commitment to innovation in both mitigation and adaptation efforts, essential for achieving long-term environmental goals.
Climate Change Mitigation Technologies Related to Buildings (Housing, House Appliances or Related End-User Applications
The sub-categories under Climate Change Mitigation in Buildings and Appliances emphasize innovations aimed at enhancing energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions within residential and commercial structures. Technologies include integration of renewable energy sources into buildings, enabling self-sufficient and sustainable energy consumption. Energy-efficient lighting solutions, such as advanced halogen and gas discharge lamps, reduce electricity demand, while HVAC innovations improve heating, ventilation, and air conditioning efficiency, conserving energy in climate control. Home appliances benefit from technologies like induction cooking and efficient refrigerators, which lower electricity usage. Innovations also extend to energy-efficient elevators, escalators, and moving walkways that incorporate energy recuperation. End-user power management systems enhance control over consumption, while construction materials improve a building's thermal performance, reducing heating and cooling needs. Together, these technologies offer a robust approach to mitigating emissions in the building sector.
Source of data used in this Dashboard: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
2. Technologies For Adaptation To Climate Change
Adaptation technologies aim to protect and enhance resilience against climate change impacts. Coastal and river basin areas benefit from protective infrastructure to mitigate flood risks, while water conservation and efficient supply systems ensure sustainable water usage amidst shifting climatic conditions. Innovations in infrastructure adaptation enhance durability and operation under extreme conditions. Agricultural and forestry adaptation technologies promote resilient food production systems, while health protection technologies guard against heatwaves and other climate-related health risks. These technologies, which may have indirect benefits for adaptation, support society’s capacity to cope with climate-related challenges, providing critical resilience at the environmental, economic, and social levels.
Source of data used in this Dashboard: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
3. Climate Change Mitigation Technologies in ICT, ICTs Aiming at the Reduction of Their Own Energy Use
The ICT sector plays a pivotal role in reducing energy demand, with advancements in energy-efficient computing technologies, such as low-power processors and sophisticated power and thermal management systems. Additionally, innovations aimed at reducing energy consumption in communication networks optimize data transfer and connectivity, minimizing the carbon footprint of digital infrastructure. By reducing operational energy requirements, these ICT advancements contribute significantly to overall GHG mitigation efforts, allowing for more sustainable growth in the information and communication sectors.
Source of data used in this Dashboard: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
4. Reduction of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions, Related to Energy Generation, Transmission or Distribution
This category covers a diverse range of technologies aimed at lowering emissions in the energy sector. Renewable energy generation systems, including solar, wind, and hydroelectric power, serve as primary alternatives to fossil fuels. Combustion technologies with mitigation capabilities enhance efficiency and reduce pollutants. Innovations in nuclear energy provide low-carbon power options, while efficient power generation, transmission, and distribution technologies improve energy system performance. Technologies for producing non-fossil fuels further reduce reliance on traditional fossil fuels. Additionally, enabling technologies and other systems that support GHG reduction indirectly bolster the energy sector’s transition to sustainability, underscoring Canada's commitment to a low-emission energy landscape.
Source of data used in this Dashboard: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
5. Climate Change Mitigation Technologies In the Production or Processing of Goods
In goods production, climate-friendly technologies address emissions across multiple industries. Metal processing technologies reduce the carbon intensity of material production, while chemical industry innovations offer low-emission alternatives for traditional processes. The oil refining and petrochemical sectors benefit from energy-saving technologies, as does mineral processing through efficiency-enhancing solutions. The agriculture and agroalimentary industries adopt emission-lowering practices in food production. Sector-wide applications and enabling technologies ensure climate considerations are embedded in production processes, supporting GHG mitigation across the industrial spectrum, from raw material processing to final product manufacturing.
Source of data used in this Dashboard: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
6. Climate Change Mitigation Technologies Related to Transportation
Transportation innovations focus on reducing emissions across multiple modes. Road transport technologies, including electric vehicles and improved fuel efficiency systems, lower the carbon footprint of personal and commercial vehicles. Rail transport advancements such as energy recovery and air resistance reduction further enhance rail sustainability. Aeronautics and maritime transport technologies tackle emissions in air and sea travel. Enabling technologies also play a role, providing indirect contributions to emission reductions across transportation sectors. Collectively, these innovations support cleaner and more sustainable movement of goods and people.
Source of data used in this Dashboard: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
7. Climate Change Mitigation Technologies Related to Wastewater Treatment or Waste Management
Efforts in wastewater and waste management focus on reducing emissions associated with waste processing. Wastewater treatment technologies employ processes that limit methane release and improve biogas recovery, transforming waste into a renewable energy source. Solid waste management innovations prioritize efficient disposal and recycling to reduce landfill-related emissions. Enabling technologies provide indirect contributions to GHG mitigation, emphasizing holistic, sustainable waste management practices essential for climate-resilient urban and industrial systems.
Source of data used in this Dashboard: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
8. Systems Integrating Technologies Related to Power Network Operation, Communication or Information Technologies for Improving Electrical Power Generation, Transmission, Distribution, Management or Usage (e.g., Smart Grids)
Smart grid technologies enhance the efficiency and reliability of power networks, enabling better integration of renewable energy sources. Systems supporting power generation, transmission, and distribution streamline energy flow and reduce waste. End-user management systems optimize consumption in residential and commercial settings, while sector-specific applications, particularly in transportation, bring efficiency to electric vehicle charging and other uses. Communication and information technologies support these advancements, enabling real-time monitoring and management of energy distribution. Market activities related to smart grids further support operational efficiency, fostering a sustainable energy ecosystem with improved GHG emission control.
Source of data used in this Dashboard: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)