Strategic Area
Renewable Energy
Indigenous Off-Diesel Initiative
Status
Active
Partners
- Saputik Landholding
- Kangirsuk Coop
Fund
Northern REACHE
Year
2023
NRCan Contribution
$500,000
Project Total
$500,000
Location
Kangirsuk, QC
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Lead Proponent
Tarquti Energy
Project Objectives
The project will present clean energy technology solutions to rduce diesel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions in the community. Tarquti, Saputik Landholding Corporation and community leaders have been exploring the feasibility of potential clean energy solutions, including run-of-river hydro coupled with wind, for the community. The project team aims to bring the wider community into the discussion relating to the energy transition to ensure that the community’s perspective is at the core of the project. The project team will lead community engagement activities including a series of radio shows and hosting community gatherings and meetings to inform, and facilitate community discussions and decisions.
Expected Results
This project’s expected results include developing a community energy plan through community engagement to include the community into the discussion of potential renewable energy projects that reduce diesel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions in the community.