First Nations Home EnergySaveThe Fraser Basin Council is working with First Nations communities and support organizations to reduce energy use, share success stories, and build local capacity and economic development. Take a look at the program and other energy initiatives underway!Learn more about the FNHES program and about community success stories. Subscribe to our NewsSubscribe for news, learning events and ideas! Check out our Energy WebinarsFBC is hosting a free webinar Proposal Writing for Energy Efficiency Projects in Indigenous Communities on Thursday, July 11 (11 am - 12:15 pm PT). Learn about BC-based funding programs, plus resources, tips & tricks for building an effective energy efficiency funding proposal. Bring your questions for the audience Q&A! Hosted by FBC’s First Nations Home EnergySave Program. Register today!
Thanks to all who attended our May webinar, now available in video replay: FNHES Learning Lab: Community Engagement for Energy Efficiency Projects. Community Story | Building Homes for the Future in SkeetchestnOver the past 20 years, Skeetchestn community members have worked to develop Skeetchestn Dodeca-Homes, a business that sells kit homes based on a traditional Secwepemc pit house design. The homes are energy efficient, robust, durable and quick to assemble. The business is 100% Skeetchestn-owned, and the hope is that these homes will provide much-needed housing on First Nations reserves across Canada. Take a look at this community success story! Ask an Energy Specialist Service"Ask an Energy Specialist" is a program to support First Nations communities in BC that are interested in improving housing energy efficiency. Your community can access free guidance (3-18 hours) from an energy consultant to help with energy efficiency planning and implementation. Ready to learn more? Take a look! Learning Grant ProgramApplications for learning grants are accepted on a continuous basisThe First Nations Home EnergySave (FNHES) Learning Grant Program is a Fraser Basin Council initiative aimed at building the capacity of Indigenous individuals to advance energy efficiency through training and skills development. Learn more on the Learning Grants page. Funding ResourcesIs your community seeking funding for home energy efficiency projects? An online database is at your fingertips! Check out the BC Community Climate Funding Guide for Indigenous communities & local governments, a project of Clean BC. |