First Nations Home EnergySave

The 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!

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED JUNE 1-20!

First Nations Home EnergySave Learning Grants

The First Nations Home EnergySave (FNHES) Learning Grant Program is an initiative aimed at building the capacity of Indigenous individuals to advance energy
efficiency through training and skills development. A limited number of financial grants are available. These are available to assist First Nations, Inuit and Métis students in advancing their education or career development.

Each student can receive up to $1,000 in funding to support energy efficiency-focused learning opportunities.

Learn more: Program web page | Brochure

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Energy Efficiency Mentorship

Do you have an interest in training on energy-efficient housing? Check out the 2023 Energy Efficiency Mentorship Program! It’s a good fit for both Indigenous building specialists ready to extend their skills and those newer to the housing field.

Take a look!

About First Nations Home EnergySave

Vision

Empower First Nations communities in BC to transition towards energy efficient housing.

Mission

Support peer learning and share success stories among First Nations communities to reduce home energy use and build local capacity.

The High Cost of Heat

Families 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 Costs

One 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 Us

The Fraser Basin Council is managing the Home EnergySave program. Find us here:

Tom Welfare, Fraser Basin Council
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Program Funders

Thanks to the BC Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation, Real Estate Foundation of BC, BC Hydro, FortisBC and the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) for supporting the First Nations Home EnergySave initiative.