Energy Efficiency Comes to the Indigenous Community of Jean Marie River

NRC

February 8, 2018

Energy efficiency is hard to see, but we feel the benefits in our homes, neighbourhoods, environment, economy and wallets. A clean energy future includes federal investments in innovation to drive economic growth, reduce environmental impacts and create new, clean technology jobs for Canadians.

It has been announced that $204,400 over two years will bring home energy efficiency to two local Indigenous communities as part of the transition to a low-carbon economy.

The Arctic Energy Alliance will work with the community of Jean Marie River this year, and a second community to be chosen next year, to demonstrate replicable ways of improving the uptake of energy retrofits in Indigenous communities, particularly in homes occupied by low-income residents, in a manner that respects the communities’ culture.

The total project value is $420,500, including cash and in-kind contributions from the community and Arctic Energy Alliance.

Recognizing that buildings and homes contribute approximately 17 percent of Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions, the Government of Canada is working with provinces, territories and industry on energy code development, data sharing, research and development, and market transformation strategies for the building sector.

Through Canada’s national energy dialogue, Generation Energy, Canadians made it clear that the transition to energy-efficient buildings is necessary for Canada’s low-carbon future. Through the combined efforts of federal, provincial and territorial governments, we continue to support projects that will create jobs and advance Canada’s clean future and a Canadian Energy Strategy.

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