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Title:

OPITCIWAN COGENERATION PLANT

Agreement Number:

BH-OD-006

Agreement Value:

$10,000,000.00

Agreement Date:

Feb 14, 2024 - Mar 31, 2027

Description:

This project involves the installation of proven biomass heating or combined heat and power technology to displace fossil fuel use and reduce GHG emissions in a Canadian rural or remote community.

Organization:

Natural Resources Canada

Expected Results:

The expected reults are reductions in diesel use for electricity generation, reductions in greehouse gas emissions and economic benefits including job creation over the life of the project.

Location:

OPITCIWAN, Quebec, CA G0W3B0

Reference Number:

115-2023-2024-Q4-14717

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

746182146

Recipient Type:

Indigenous recipients

Additional Information:

Two or more departments or agencies are involved in the funding of and/or the awarding of a particular grant or contribution award. Grant or contribution awarded and spanning more than one fiscal year.

Recipient's Operating Name:

SOCIETE EN COMMANDITE ONIMISKIW OPITCIWAN

Recipient's Legal Name:

SOCIETE EN COMMANDITE ONIMISKIW OPITCIWAN

Program:

Clean Energy in Rural and Remote Communities Bioheat Program component

Program Purpose:

The objective is to support the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from Canada’s energy sector through a set of programs which will allow for cleaner and more efficient operation of grid systems and grid modernization, deployment of emerging renewable electricity projects, deployment of renewable energy projects which can provide grid services, and deployment of clean energy and energy efficiency to reduce the reliance of diesel generated heat and power in Indigenous, rural, and remote communities.