Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Beaver Creek Solar, Battery & District Heat Project
Agreement Number:
1920-CN-000012
Agreement Value:
$557,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jun 6, 2019 - Mar 31, 2020
Description:
Complete technical planning work to undertake a renewable solar energy generation and battery storage integration project that will supply clean power to the ATCO Beaver Creek diesel grid. The project also includes plans for a district heat system that will utilize waste heat from the diesel generators during low-solar, cold temperature months.
Organization:
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
Expected Results:
As a result of this project, WRFNLP will be in a position to pursue becoming an Independent Power Producer with the ability to sell electricity to ATCO Electric Yukon.
Location:
BEAVER CREEK, Yukon, CA Y0B 1A0
Reference Number:
1920-CN-000012
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Indigenous recipients
Recipient's Operating Name:
8989 - WHITE RIVER FIRST NATION LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
Recipient's Legal Name:
WHITE RIVER FIRST NATION LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
Federal Riding Name:
Yukon
Federal Riding Number:
60001
Program:
Strategic Investments in Northern Economic Development
Program Purpose:
Strategic Investments in Northern Economic Development (SINED) is an economic development program that strengthens key economic sectors in Canada's three territories. It helps to drive economic growth and diversification; support capacity development; enhance economic infrastructure in the North; and, will help create jobs for Northerners. SINED is focused on four priorities: innovation, economic growth and diversification, capacity development and economic infrastructure.