Cost of Living 3.3.1:
We will provide incentives for residents to invest in energy efficient products, help businesses, condominiums and co-operatives make investments in energy conservation and energy efficiency, support residents and communities so they can make investments into renewable energies such as solar, and improve the energy efficiency of public housing.
Status:
The Arctic Energy Alliance (AEA) program review is underway and will assess programs and services for cost effectiveness, if they are meeting the needs of clients, and whether they support the goals and objectives of the NWT 2030 Energy Strategy. The GNWT has applied to the federal Department of Environment and Climate Change Canada for funding under the Low Carbon Economy Leadership Fund (LCELF) to expand AEA programs and services. A decision on this funding request is pending.
Next Steps:
Complete the program review, and along with input received on AEA programs during the Energy Strategy Regional Engagement, design enhancements AEA programs and services.
Implement AEA enhancements based on the program review. Expand and enhance AEA programs and services once LCELF funding is approved.
Accomplishments to Date:
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Complete AEA Review by March 31, 2018.
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Implement Changes to AEA programs and services early in 2018-19
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Expand and enhance AEA programs and service starting April 1, 2018 if LCELF funding is received.
Background:
Historically, funding to the Arctic Energy Alliance (AEA) was in the range of $3 million per year. In 2016-17, $3.5M was provided to the AEA to support residents, businesses and communities to make investments in renewable energy and efficiency. This additional funding also provided for incentives to condominium corporations to incorporate biomass energy systems into their operations.
Effectively meeting the goals and objectives of the NWT 2030 Energy Strategy will require changes and enhancements of AEA programs and services.
For more information about this initiative, please contact the Department of Infrastructure