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Title:

Paulatuk Energy Transition: Community-Led Housing and Emission Improvements

Agreement Number:

1041442

Agreement Value:

$450,000.00

Agreement Date:

Apr 9, 2026 - Mar 31, 2029

Description:

Paulatuk, NWT is committed to reducing energy costs and carbon emissions from its current reliance on diesel and fuel oil for electricity and heating. The housing problems, prompting adoption of the Paulatuk Housing Plan (2021), which focuses on reducing overcrowding, improving housing conditions, and designing homes to meet local needs. The Paulatuk Energy Working Group (PEWG) aims to improve housing conditions and install large-scale clean energy sources. This project will analyze building energy demands to reduce energy needs, guide retrofit and replacement decisions, and integrate clean electricity for heating. A community course and consultation event will be delivered on building operation, maintenance, and performance. Issues experienced with housing will be gathered and solutions defined in community specifications for construction. This project will improve housing adequacy, suitability, and emissions and providing cost savings.

Organization:

National Research Council Canada

Expected Results:

In the short term, anticipated outcomes will be strengthened collaborations across industry, academia, and government to support research excellence. In the medium term, anticipated outcomes will be the development of new and potentially disruptive technologies with collaborators. In the long term, find collaborative solutions to public policy challenges and create stronger innovation systems.

Location:

PAULATUK, Northwest Territories, CA X0E 1N0

Reference Number:

172-2026-2027-Q1-1041442

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

107463770

Recipient Type:

Government

Recipient's Legal Name:

Hamlet of Paulatuk

Federal Riding Name:

Northwest Territories

Federal Riding Number:

61001

Program:

Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives

Program Purpose:

Collaborate on multiparty research and development programs to catalyze transformative, high-risk, high-reward research with the potential for game-changing scientific discoveries and technological breakthroughs in priority areas.

NAICS Code:

541710 - R&D in the physical, engineering and life sciences