Bruce County’s farms are already helping feed the province, and now they have the chance to help power it too. This research paper explores how on‑farm electrification, renewable fuels, hydrogen, and farm‑based energy generation can reduce emissions, strengthen operations, and create new economic opportunities.
One insight illustrates the pace of change: renewable fuel consumption in Canada grew by 25% in a single year, a clear signal that the clean energy market is accelerating rapidly.
With farms across the region already adopting solar generation, using lower‑carbon fuels, and showing interest in emerging technologies, Bruce County is well positioned to lead the way in demonstrating how clean energy and agriculture can work together. The paper highlights:
- Strong on‑farm momentum, with farmers already integrating solar power and lower‑carbon fuels
- Clear barriers and priorities, including the need for more affordable and accessible clean‑energy technologies
- High‑potential opportunities, such as renewable natural gas, biodiesel co‑ops, distributed energy resources, and hydrogen from agricultural biomass
- A path to greater farm resilience, supported by clean hydrogen and locally produced fertilizer
Clean energy is not only an environmental opportunity. It is an economic one, with the potential to strengthen resilience and long‑term viability across Bruce County’s agricultural community.
Explore the full findings and see where clean energy and agriculture meet here.