B.C. Ferries’ plan to decarbonize fleet should be a model for the rest of Canada

While ferries may seem like a small step, a commitment to decarbonize the country’s approximately 180 transit ferries by 2030 is exactly what is needed to set the country’s broader shipping sector on a path to net-zero emissions.

To meet the Paris climate goals for a liveable planet, and achieve Canada’s target of net-zero emissions by 2050, a major segment of the country’s vessels will need to run on clean fuels by 2030.Photograph courtesy of Unsplash

Opinion

BY BRENT DANCEY

February 15, 2021

B.C. Ferries recently announced a proposal to electrify one-third of its fleet over a seven-year period. The ambitious plan, which calls for the construction of seven new ferries and the conversion of six others, is a direct response to Premier John Horgan

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