SAINT JOHN -- Sixteen projects to reduce greenhouse gas, some of which include trucking companies, have been approved by New Brunswick's Department of Environment  through the province's Climate Action Fund (NBCAF).

The $3.5 million program supports energy efficiency projects in the industrial sector that will increase energy efficiency and reduce GHG emissions by 155,385 tones annually.

"This support from Efficiency NB will help industry move quickly to implement large energy efficiency projects," said Energy Minister Jack Keir. "These projects help companies become more competitive. It's a winning scenario for New Brunswick, stimulating economic activity, creating green jobs and reducing greenhouse gas emissions."

New Brunswick companies receiving funding include J.D. Irving, which owns several trucking fleets and paper mills, and McCain Foods which operates Day & Ross; as well as the AV Group, Fraser Papers, Groupe Savoie, and Marwood Ltd.

"New Brunswickers are very fortunate to have the leadership of Efficiency New Brunswick in reducing the province's environmental footprint and energy consumption," said Jim Irving in a press release.