SaskPower funds $3.5 million Clean Energy Research Chair

Posted: March 13, 2012 11:00 a.m.

From left: Dr. Dennis Fitzpatrick (U of R), Hon. Rob Norris (Minister of AEEI), and Dr. Ernie Barber (U of S)
From left: Dr. Dennis Fitzpatrick (U of R), Hon. Rob Norris (Minister of AEEI), and Dr. Ernie Barber (U of S) Photo: U of R Communications

Today, the Government of Saskatchewan and SaskPower announced $3.5 million in funding for a new research chair at the University of Regina.

The funding will be used to further research in clean energy technology. The University has a robust research program in clean energy development and a strong history of research success in this area, from carbon capture and storage to hydrogen production and the creation of innovative climate modeling systems.

"Minister Norris' announcement today for a new SaskPower Clean Energy Research Chair at the University of Regina is an excellent match with our demonstrated areas of expertise as well as the University's strategic vision for future research endeavours," said Dr. Dennis Fitzpatrick, Vice-President (Research). "Our talented researchers and students are helping move SaskPower and Saskatchewan forward as a leader in clean energy technologies."

For more information, please view the media release here.