Halifax-Dartmouth Ferry Emissions Reduction Analysis

The current fleet of ferries serving the Halifax-Dartmouth routes are diesel-powered. A fleet consumes 1 million litres of diesel fuel and contributes 2650 tonnes of CO2 to the environment annually. Preliminary indications suggest it is viable for the ferries to go electric. This data-driven analysis project will determine the actual fuel consumption and emissions under various operating modes to inform a transition to electric and identify changes to existing operations to save fuel and reduce CO2 emissions with the current vessels until they are converted.

Grant award: $48,250