Renewable Database

ecoENERGY for Aboriginal and Northern Communities

Country  Canada
Year Implemented 2007
Policy Status In force
Date Announced 1 April 2007
Date Effective April 2007
Agency •Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
Funding CAD 15 million
Stated Objective •Climate Change Mitigation
•Energy Efficiency
•Market Transformation
Policy Type •Financial
  •Funds to Sub-National Governments
Policy Target •Bioenergy
  •Biofuels for Transport
  •Biomass for Heat
  •Biomass for Power
•Hydropower
•Solar
•Solar Thermal
  •Concentrating Solar Thermal
  •Water Heating
•Wind
  •Onshore
Policy Sector •Multi-sectoral Policy
Description The ecoENERGY for Aboriginal and Northern Communities program provides CAD 15 million to support renewable energy projects, improve energy efficiency, and encourage the adoption of alternative energy sources in Aboriginal and Northern communities.
URL www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/clc/prg/eco/ovr_e.html