Strategic Area
Renewables
Status
Active
Partners
CIRNAC Northern REACHE
Northwest Territories Power Corporation
Qulliq Energy Corporation
BC Hydro
Yukon Energy
ATCO Electric Yukon
Naka Power
NSERC — College and Community Innovation Program
Fund
Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities Program
Year
2026
Agreement Value
$540,000
Project Total
$2,101,572
Location
YT
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Lead Proponent
Yukon University
Project Objectives
The objective of this project is to reduce diesel dependency in remote communities by advancing technical research and supporting the development and delivery of knowledge and skills to communities.
Expected Results
This project aims to:
- Develop knowledge and skills to support clean energy projects that reduce diesel dependency and greenhouse gas emissions in remote Indigenous communities.
- Support the development of technical research skills, while enhancing community collaboration and opportunities for meaningful local engagement and inclusion.