{"id":542128,"date":"2026-03-17T10:36:12","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T10:36:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/542128\/"},"modified":"2026-03-17T10:36:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T10:36:12","slug":"b-c-gives-first-nations-on-vancouver-island-funding-for-clean-energy-projects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/542128\/","title":{"rendered":"B.C. gives First Nations on Vancouver Island funding for clean-energy projects"},"content":{"rendered":"

Vancouver Island First Nations will be getting a combined total of $130,000 for clean-energy projects.<\/p>\n

The B.C. government announced funding for 13 First Nations across the province.<\/p>\n

On Vancouver Island, Ka:\u2019yu:\u2019k\u2019t\u2019h\u2019\/Che:k:tles7et\u2019h\u2019 First Nations are receiving $40,000 to conduct a feasibility study of renewable-energy generation technologies, and the Hesquiaht First Nation is receiving $90,000 for a new community energy plan for Refuge Cove.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn these uncertain times, it\u2019s more important than ever to diversify our energy sources and transition toward a low-carbon economy,\u201d said Adrian Dix, minister of energy and climate solutions. <\/p>\n

\u201cFirst Nations are leading this change by advancing clean-energy projects in remote communities that will reduce their dependence on diesel fuel and help them attain energy sovereignty.\u201d<\/p>\n

This funding is coming from the province\u2019s Community Energy Diesel Reduction (CEDR)<\/a> Program to reduce the community\u2019s reliance on diesel fuel.<\/p>\n

The province says there are 44 communities that are not connected to the provincial electricity grid, most of those communities are governed by First Nations.<\/p>\n

Of the 13 communities receiving funding in this most recent round, Tsay Keh Dene Nation is receiving the most, with $1.5 million to design a 3.5-megawatt solar photovoltaic project.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLaura has been working with CHEK since 2021 and is a graduate from Langara College\u2019s journalism program. Previously she has worked at Page One Publishing and CFAX 1070.
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