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Title:

Showcasing Culturally Aware Deep Energy Retrofits in Urban First Nation Communities

Agreement Number:

EAE2388

Agreement Value:

$77,250.00

Agreement Date:

Jul 12, 2023 - Mar 31, 2025

Description:

The purpose of the agreement is to retrofit two (2) older homes on the Musqueam First Nation Reserve to demonstrate the benefits of energy-efficient retrofits, raise awareness about heat pumps, and showcase a culturally aware approach to energy efficiency. This work will help to develop a community energy-efficiency strategy roadmap with respect to housing issues and housing solutions for the Musqueam Indian Band.

Organization:

Natural Resources Canada

Expected Results:

" Complete the energy-efficient retrofits for two (2) homes on the Musqueam Indian Reserve to use a model for the community. " Increase energy efficiency for the community. " Increase energy efficiency awareness for the community. " Develop a housing strategy and roadmap that is better suited to the needs of the community. " Create a culturally relevant approach to Net-Zero retrofits. " Share the community's findings with other First Nations communities across Canada. " Create government awareness about the barriers and inequities faced by Indigenous peoples and the systemic housing issues in First Nation communities.

Location:

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, CA V6N4C4

Reference Number:

115-2023-2024-Q2-13983

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Aboriginal recipient

Additional Information:

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

Recipient's Legal Name:

MUSQUEAM INDIAN BAND

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.