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Title:

Polaris Project

Agreement Number:

EIP-23-007

Agreement Value:

$5,075,640.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 27, 2024 - Mar 31, 2027

Description:

The project is mostly related to decreasing greenhouse gas emissions through the demonstration of technologies to reduce fossil fuel use for heat and/or power generation in Canada's remote communities and/or remote industrial sites.

Organization:

Natural Resources Canada

Expected Results:

The expected results are reductions in fossil fuel use for heat and/or power, reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, socioeconomic benefits and replication potential of technologies for remote locations.

Location:

WHITEHORSE, Yukon, CA Y1A 5K4

Reference Number:

115-2023-2024-Q4-15037

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Academia

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 Legal Name:

YUKON UNIVERSITY

Program:

Energy Innovation Program

Program Purpose:

The objective is to accelerate clean energy innovation in Canada through a comprehensive suite of research, development, demonstration, and RSA projects leading to advances in technology, increased knowledge and collaboration, input into codes, standards and associated policies and regulations, and ultimately improved environmental and economic performance.