First Nations developing clean-energy projects

Indigenous knowledge is an invaluable resource for our region, especially when it comes to improving environmental sustainability.

“Innovation led by business is key to effective Climate Action Leadership, and investing in Nations that are doing the work to improve their communities is the right thing to do,” Chamber CEO Bruce Williams said.

The province’s First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund is providing three communities on the South Island with more than $792,000.

T’Sou-ke Nation will receive $492,910 to build and install a solar photovoltaic system, and Malahat Nation will get $149,646 to install heat pumps in priority homes as well as to conduct a band office energy assessment and a rooftop solar photovoltaic system screening. Pacheedaht First Nation is getting $149,961 to help install surge protectors and improve insulation.

The next intake for the FNCEBF program closes April 30.