Kangirsuk Wind and Hydro Project

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.