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2010-2023
Remote Communities
June 22, 2023
Media Release

Pembina reacts to UNDA Action Plan

Long-awaited action plan a historic and positive step forward on Canada’s reconciliation journey
Lynne Couves
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Remote Communities
April 26, 2023
Article

Budget 2023 and remote communities: more support needed

More support will help accelerate the clean energy transition in rural communities.
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Solar installation on roof of building in small community
Remote Communities
December 12, 2022
Article

More needed to meet GHG targets and decarbonize the NWT

Indigenous-driven projects, electric vehicles and heating need to be prioritized in the Energy Action Plan
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December 7, 2022
Media Release

NWT Energy Action Plan lacking Indigenous focus

GNWT should increase support for Indigenous led energy projects
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Renewables in Remote Communities 2022 Conference cover
Remote Communities
August 29, 2022
Publication

Renewables in Remote Communities 2022 Conference

Summary Report
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January 26, 2022
Media Release

Utilities in remote communities can support more clean energy safely and reliably

New study shows that the diesel-powered grids serving communities in the Northwest Territories can use 45 per cent more renewable energy
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Remote Communities
August 11, 2021
Publication

First Nation leadership in British Columbia’s renewable energy future

Finding a path forward
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Remote Communities
July 8, 2020
Article

Tracking diesel reduction progress in remote communities

Report shows current diesel use in remote communities, and outlines goals and future opportunities for diesel reduction
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Remote Communities
July 6, 2020
Publication

Diesel Reduction Progress in Remote Communities

Research summary
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July 9, 2019
Publication

Power Shift in Remote Indigenous Communities

A cross-Canada scan of diesel reduction and clean energy policies
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Remote Communities
July 16, 2018
Publication

Renewables in Remote Communities

2017 Conference Proceedings
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Remote Communities
December 18, 2017
Article

Reflections on the 2017 Renewables in Remote Communities conference

Increasing the Human and Financial Capacity of Renewable Energy Systems in Remote Indigenous Communities
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Remote Communities
February 24, 2017
Article

Unlocking clean energy opportunities for Indigenous communities

Federal funding will help communities develop renewable energy projects and transition off diesel
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