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Title:
Removing Barriers to Net-Zero Building for First Nation Communities Through Education.
Agreement Number:
EAE2389
Agreement Value:
$1,022,120.00
Agreement Date:
Jul 24, 2023 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
The purpose of this agreement is to provide funding to SIIT for the development and implementation of courses for Net-Zero buildings for post-secondary and professionals for all trades. The Project is centered on providing education and awareness initiatives to Indigenous communities with a goal of removing barriers to participation and increasing First Nation capacity for energy efficiency in residential housing.
Organization:
Natural Resources Canada
Expected Results:

" Increase a trained workforce in occupations related to maintenance, replacement, and expansion of the housing stock in Saskatchewan First Nations. " Develop and implement micro-credentials for Housing Managers and Community Leadership. This will aim to: o Provide learning and exposure opportunities for leadership and housing managers on new building materials and techniques. o Increase capacity to build strategy around Net Zero housing renovation and replacement in communities. o Provide awareness of green/Net-Zero focused inspection, renovation, and testing strategies. " Implement a Green Home Builder Program Pilot. This will aim to: o Revamp trades programming to include Net-Zero Ready Skills. o Familiarize those new to trades with green building materials and techniques . o Provide research in practice opportunities - students and housing management testing new materials.

Location:
SASKATOON, Saskatchewan, CA S7N4K4
Reference Number:
115-2023-2024-Q2-14012
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Academia
Additional Information:

Grant or contribution awarded and spanning more than one fiscal year.

Recipient's Legal Name:
SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGIES
Program:
Contributions in support of Energy Efficiency
Program Purpose:

The objective is to improve energy efficiency in Canada. Canadian energy users in the industrial, residential, commercial/institutional, and transportation sectors must have access to the information and qualified expertise required to make informed choices on energy consumption in the marketplace. Across all of these sectors, products that use energy and affect energy consumption will be a specific focus.