Sault Ste. Marie City Council to Propose Environmental Initiatives Including District Energy Network and Green Logistics
Sault Ste. Marie city council members Corey Gardi and Sonny Spina will propose new environmental initiatives, including a district energy network to capture industrial waste heat from local manufacturers.
They will recommend partnerships with local forestry leaders and research centers to produce bio-carbon as a coal substitute in industrial processes, and promote mass timber use. The council will prioritize 'green logistics' at the proposed port expansion to enhance the movement of bio-products and critical minerals crucial for the EV supply chain.
The initiatives aim to support the city's transition to low-carbon manufacturing, particularly through Algoma Steel's adoption of electric arc furnace technology, and align with provincial and federal funding priorities for the 2026 budget. The proposed 2026 Green Innovation Roadmap will focus on industrial symbiosis and waste-to-value projects, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
