As "Ontario's Energy Capital," Durham Region produces 30% of Ontario's energy generation needs. The full spectrum of the energy cycle is represented here. Durham Region is home to numerous companies that produce and distribute power; develop emerging technologies to support renewable energy and alternative fuels; design and manufacture related components and systems, and; provide service support to the industry.   Durham Region is home to an appropriately skilled labour force, transmission capacity and infrastructure, and research and development capabilities.  The energy industry is supported by world-class educational facilities such as Durham College and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT).  Durham Region is truly one of the major energy clusters in North America today.

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