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 developmentAbout Home EnergySaveVisionEmpower First Nations communities in BC to transition towards energy efficient housing. MissionSupport peer learning and share success stories among First Nations communities to reduce home energy use and build local capacity. The High Cost of HeatFamilies in BC First Nations communities typically face high home energy costs. By rough estimates, these costs may be overall double those of other BC families, mainly because of a legacy of poor quality reserve housing and insufficient upgrades. For people living in remote communities, where diesel power is common, the costs may be as much as triple. Keys to Lower Energy CostsOne key to saving energy is quality home construction. Constructing new homes that meet high quality standards is the best way to prevent heat loss and other problems — and it’s a good investment. Effective renovation is also important. There are thousands of homes in First Nations communities that need upgrades to make them safe, liveable and energy-efficient. The First Nations Home EnergySave program is here to support communities with learning opportunities. Learn About and Share Information on Home Energy Savings!Interested in home energy savings? Sign-up for our newsletter mailing list to find out what other communities are doing, and to receive invitations to free training and webinars under the Home EnergySave program. If you have an energy success story to share, we’d like to hear from you. Contact UsThe Fraser Basin Council is managing the Home EnergySave program. Find us here: Tom Welfare, Fraser Basin Council
Program FundersThanks to all those that provide funding support for the First Nations Home EnergySave Program.
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Learning Grants - Apply Now!New Year, new goals! Grants of up to $1,000 each are available to First Nations, Inuit and Métis students through the First Nations Home EnergySave program to support energy efficiency-focused learning opportunities. Apply January 1 through 20. Learn more. Funding for Energy EfficiencyIs 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. Community SuccessThe Uchucklesaht Tribe Government has worked on several interrelated projects to increase energy efficiency and housing quality, while also reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Read about it! | EnergySave NewsBring home comfort and energy efficiency to your inbox. Subscribe to our e-news more news, learning events and ideas!
Ask an Energy SpecialistAsk an Energy Specialist is a program to support First Nations communities in BC that are interested in improving housing energy efficiency while in the early stages of project planning or implementation. Your community can access free guidance (3-12 hours) from an energy consultant to help get your energy efficiency work underway. Ready to learn more? Contact Tom Welfare at the Fraser Basin Council. E: | T: 236-333-4467
Webinar recordings availableThanks to all who joined us for our most recent FNHES webinars! If you missed these, the recordings are available on YouTube. Check out the FNHES playlist!
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