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Federal ministers announced a total of more than $11 million in funding for clean energy projects in Indigenous communities across Canada on Tuesday.
Of that federal funding, more than $3.7 million will go to three projects in the NWT.
“Supporting renewable energy development and energy efficiency in Indigenous and northern communities is crucial to a cleaner future for Canada,” NWT Liberal MP Michael McLeod stated.
“There are incredible opportunities here in the Northwest Territories for innovative clean energy projects and today’s announcement will help our communities turn their ideas into reality.”
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According to a press release, Delta Enterprise Inc will receive $2,431,000 for a project to support the development of a more efficient and effective biomass supply chain for Inuvik.
The Délı̨nę Got’ı̨nę Government will receive $776,568 to establish a community energy planning committee made up of community leaders, develop and deliver a community wood stove program, expand the community off-grid solar installation program, initiate a front-end engineering and design study to address heating for the community lodge, and investigate low-head hydro technology to meet community baseload electrical demand.
Dinjii Zhuh Solutions will receive $500,000 to support energy efficient upgrades to homes in Fort McPherson. That will include additional insulation, replacing windows with double or triple paned glass and stabilizing and reinforcing structural foundations, as well as an education program for homeowners on sustainable practices for ongoing home maintenance and resilience.
The funding mainly comes from the Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities program. A total of 15 projects will receive funding in the NWT, Nunavut, Ontario, British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Quebec.
“Clean energy solutions will ultimately lead to increased economic empowerment, improved health and lower energy costs for households. Each project contributes to the broader goal of creating sustainable communities and a thriving economy,” Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Jonathan Wilkinson stated.
