Achi news desk-
Glooscap First Nation is partnering with the government of Nova Scotia to bring clean, renewable energy to the community.
Using funds from the province’s Sustainable Communities Challenge Fund, which is available to municipalities, non-profit and community organizations, post-secondary institutions and Mi’kmaw communities, Glooscap First Nation plans to install:
- solar energy system
- electric vehicle charging station
- a new microgrid, a small independent system that generates, stores and distributes electricity
“This is the community-led leadership that is needed in response to climate change,” said Minister John Lohr, on behalf of Environment and Climate Change Minister Timothy Halman, in a provincial news release.
“The Province is proud to support Gloocap in switching to clean, renewable energy that will reduce their carbon footprint and help them become more energy independent.”
Chief Officer Sidney Peters said the initiative will offset over 90 per cent of the community’s energy use.
“This is testament to our joint commitment to sustainability and shaping a greener and more prosperous future for Glooscap First Nation. We continue to prioritize the well-being and environmental harmony of our community,” said Peters.
Kings-Hants MP Kody Blois credits Gloocap First Nation leaders for bringing the project to life.
“In addition to reducing the community’s carbon footprint, it will make it more resilient and create new economic opportunities,” said Blois, on behalf of Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu, in the statement.
The province said it is spending $832,418 on the initiative and the federal government is contributing $425,000.
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