In this section we have gathered some of the most reliable freely available online government and employment websites for you to use in your research.
Canadian Websites
BC Stats | Current reports and statistics from British Columbia's central statistical agency including labour market information, economic statistics and bankruptcies. Start by searching their Industry section and narrowing by industry type or go to the Business, Industry & Trade page to skim all the different business-related topics.
Statistics Canada Data | Formerly known as CANSIM, Statistics Canada's key socioeconomic database is updated daily. It is free to search the data tables.
- Clean technology use by industry and enterprise size
- Product or process innovations with environmental benefits by industry and enterprise size (see “Renewable Fuels”)
- Survey of Environmental Goods and Services
- Electric power generation: Monthly generation by type of electricity
Canadian Industry Statistics (CIS) - Industry Canada | CIS analyses industry data on many economic indicators using the most recent data from Statistics Canada. CIS looks at industry trends and financial information, such as GDP, Labour Productivity, Manufacturing and Trade data.
- Electric Power Regeneration- 22111
- Electric Power Regeneration, Transmission and Distribution- 2211
- Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Industry
Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada
Provides market research, industry statistics, licensing information for intellectual property, and information about doing business internationally. The Industry Canada site features interactive applications such as customizable trade reports, cost calculators, and online business planning guides. You can also search broad Canadian industry statistics.
The Daily - Statistics Canada
The premier source for Canadian statistical information, including census information. Search 'The Daily' releases by subject to identify corresponding census tables, latest news, and publications. Similarly, you can browse by data source, including surveys & questionnaires relevant to your market research, which also link to census tables, latest news and publications.
- Energy Statistics, September 2020
- Environmental and Clean Technology Products Economic Account: Data tables, 2018
WorkBC | Find current employment outlooks, labour market information, relevant links, and a geographic representation of the BC workforce. Start by searching your Industry Profile.
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) | Seeks to enhance the responsible development and use of Canada’s natural resources and the competitiveness of Canada’s natural resources products. NRCan is a science and technology leader in the fields of energy, forests, and minerals and metals, and uses its expertise in earth sciences to build and maintain an up-to-date knowledge base of Canada's landmass.
Canadian Centre for Energy Information (CCEI)
The CCEI is a partnership between Statistics Canada and Natural Resources Canada. Its mandate is “to work with a wide range of stakeholders to improve the accessibility and overall quality of Canada's energy data.” Below are some key starting places.
- Overview of the Canadian Energy Sector
- Renewable Energy in Canada: Industry Overview
- Energy Market Information: A curated list of datasets and reports from a variety of sources.
US & International Websites
US Websites
Small Business Administration: Free Small Business Data
This site is created and managed by the US Small Business Administration (SBA) and provides a list of free sources of information that you can use to obtain data about markets in the US.
Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy | A branch of the U.S. Department of Energy, this department’s website offers updates and resources on renewable energy efforts in the U.S.
Department of Energy: Clean Energy | This U.S. Department of Energy site offers insight into various clean energy trends.
Department of Energy: Energy Economy | This U.S. Department of Energy site offers resources for those looking for funding opportunities and/or those starting a Small Business in the energy sector.
International Websites
International Energy Agency | Facilitates dialogue among governments and industries to work toward sustainable energy practices. Releases an annual report titled Renewables Information, which provides statistics and market trends on renewables and waste energy sources in OECD and non-OECD countries.
International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) | An inter-governmental agency that supports renewable energy efforts globally.
United Nations Energy | This department of the UN provides avenues for inter-agency collaboration on energy issues, and supports countries in adopting sustainable energy practices.