These communities will receive a total of nearly $3 million to use towards energy-efficient projects ranging from the Penelakut Tribe installing a solar power system at the community school to the Northern Haida Gwaii Hospital and Health Centre equipping a biomass system to supply hot water heating.“Developing clean-energy sources that suit the needs of individual communities is a fundamental part of First Nations’ ability to take control of their own community infrastructure, contribute to a greener economy and create employment opportunities for their members,” said BC. Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation Murray Rankin.“A sustainable energy future is a goal we share with First Nations and everyone in BC, and projects like BCICEI play a valuable role in bringing that future into the present,” Rankin remarked.To date, the BCICEI has funded 67 projects…
West Moberly First Nation receives 200K through BC Indigenous Clean Energy Initiative | Energeticcity.ca
