``It's especially important now for this government to support clean technologies such as these that provide opportunities for economic growth while offering innovative solutions to help tackle climate change,’’ says Lisa Raitt, minister of natural resources.

The 16 projects were selected by the board of Sustainable Development Technology Canada.

``SDTC's financial support will help them get through the development and demonstration stages, paving their path to commercialization so that the environmental and economic benefits they bring can be enjoyed by all,’’ says Juergen Puetter, chairman of the agency.

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