Community Renewable Energy Fund
“Northwest Territories. Environment and Natural Resources”
$50,000.00
Maximum Eligible Amount
Government Grant
Fund Type
The Community Renewable Energy Fund provides funding of up to one-half of the project cost. Community and Aboriginal governments, GNWT departments, boards and agencies, and non-profit organizations are eligible to apply for this program. The maximum amount of contribution for any project will be $50,000 per year. Work agreed to under any Contribution Agreement must be completed prior to March 31 of the year in which the Agreement is signed. Approval must be granted prior to installation and construction. (Projects will not be funded after the fact.) The Community Renewable Energy Fund is available to assist community-based installations of alternative energy systems or the conversion of an existing conventional energy system to alternative energy technology. The department of Environment and Natural Resources (ENR) will work with proponents to monitor and assess performance of projects to determine the effectiveness of new technologies in northern locations.
- Build public awareness, confidence and acceptance of alternative energy systems. Expand the alternative energy supply industry inthe NWT
- Reduce long-term dependence on imported fossil fuels, and Reduce emissions of greenhouse gases.
- Reduce long-term real cost of energy for customers
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