The Saulteau First Nations are among the recipients of new provincial funding aimed at expanding clean-energy development in British Columbia.
The band will receive $150,000 in equity funding to install 40 residential solar systems.
The initiative is part of a broader provincial effort to support clean-energy projects in 12 First Nations communities, with a total allocation of approximately $1.49 million.
The projects will reduce energy costs, lower emissions, and provide sustainable energy options, in alignment with the CleanBC plan.
“Whether it’s micro-grid, solar power, run-of-river or planning for community energy efficiency and peak load management, First Nations around B.C. are taking action to reduce energy use and switch to cleaner energy options,” said Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation Christine Boyle in a media release.
Since 2011, the First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund has supported over 150 First Nations, providing more than $21 million in funding for clean-energy initiatives.