Indigenous Energy Projects Program

Alderville First Nation: Developing a small-scale, roof-mounted, solar photovoltaic system for Black Oak Savanna community building.

Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation: Piloting an innovative community-based energy-as-a-service business model and implementation of a solar photovoltaic system.

Apitipi Anicinapek Nation: Assessing the installation of three 10 kW solar photovoltaic systems to serve the community’s energy needs.

Beausoleil First Nation: Assessing and developing an 8 kW off-grid solar photovoltaic system for the community’s waste transfer storage building.

Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek (Rocky Bay First Nation): Conducting a feasibility study on the impact of installing solar panels on the existing community centre and to expand existing panels on the local school. The community is also evaluating the feasibility of solar street lights.

Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek First Nation: Completing retrofits on community buildings to be compatible with heat recovery ventilation systems which will be connected to the future district heating biomass system.

Brunswick House First Nation: Piloting an innovative community-based energy-as-a-service business model and implementation of a solar photovoltaic system. 

Caldwell First Nation: Assessing the feasibility of renewable energy assets followed by the implementation of renewable energy projects.

Chapleau Cree First Nation: Installing off-grid solar LED street lights in residential areas of the community.

Chi Mino Ozhitoowin: Working to build partnerships to support participation in activities related to the Waasigan Transmission Line Project.

Chippewas of the Thames First Nation: Piloting an innovative community-based energy-as-a-service business model and implementation of a solar photovoltaic system.

Couchiching First Nation: Assessing the feasibility of constructing a rooftop solar system on the local community arena to promote conservation and energy security.

Ginoogaming First Nation: Assessing the feasibility of renewable energy technologies to support the community’s needs.

Grassy Narrows First Nation: Assessing the feasibility of constructing rooftop or ground mounted solar photovoltaic systems in selected locations within the community.

Independent First Nations Alliance (x4): Conducting four feasibility studies to determine the most cost effective way to enable energy savings for community buildings and for the  implementation of renewable energy assets.

Kashechewan First Nation: Implementing a micogrid to offset the reliance of the community arena on diesel fuel through scalable rooftop solar and battery energy storage systems.

Lac des Mille Lacs First Nation: Developing and implementing a cutting-edge micro-utility operating system to revolutionize the energy landscape of local communities.

Lac Seul First Nation: Piloting an innovative community-based Energy-as-a-Service business model and implementation of a solar photovoltaic system.

Magnetawan First Nation: Piloting an innovative community-based Energy-as-a-Service business model and implementation of a solar photovoltaic system.

Michipicoten First Nation: Conducting a feasibility study to identify applicable solar net-metering sites.

Mishkosiminiziibiing Ojibway Nation (Big Grassy River): Design and installation of a 30 kW solar photovoltaic system, including assessment of net-metering capacity and battery storage.

MoCreebec Eeyoud: Launching phase one of a geothermal energy system installation for their community centre in Moose Factory. This phase will commission a feasibility study to determine the implications of converting their Cree Village Lodge to a geothermal heating/cooling system.

Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte: Piloting an innovative energy-as-a-service business model and implementation of a solar photovoltaic system.

Nipissing First Nation: Installing two level three electric vehicle charging stations at the expanding Bineshii Business Park.

Northwest Angle #33 First Nation: Design and  installation of a 30kW solar photovoltaic system, including assessment of net-metering capacity and battery storage.

Onyota'a:ka Kahsatst'sla' Ltd.: Installing an innovative battery energy storage project at the Oneida Public Works Garage.

Pays Plat First Nation: Assessing the feasibility of constructing rooftop or ground mounted solar photovoltaic systems in selected locations within the community.

Saugeen First Nation: Conducting a community utilities hub feasibility study.

Sheshegwaning First Nation: Installing net-metered solar on two infrastructure buildings (20kW AC total) to off-set the community's dependence on the grid and move towards energy independence.

Six Nations of the Grand River: Installing the first EV charging stations within the community.

Taykwa Tagamou Nation: Constructing an off-grid ground-mounted solar array (20 kW) that will be connected to a scalable battery energy storage system (38 kWh) and a server-connected control system to manage all electrical power supply and demand needs on site.

Temagami First Nation: Installing 5 to 10 kW of micro embedded solar panels on to five community buildings.

Temiskaming Native Women's Support Group (TNWSG): Installing three 10 kW solar systems throughout Keepers of the Circle’s building stock.

Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation: Conducting a feasibility study aimed at establishing a micro-utility in the community and providing energy-as-a-service to on-grid and off-grid buildings in the community.

Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation: Design and installation of a 30kW solar photovoltaic system, including the assessment of net-metering capacity and battery storage.

Wasauksing First Nation: Assessing the feasibility of constructing rooftop or ground-mounted solar in selected locations within the community.

Whitefish River First Nation: Implement the community’s first net-metering solar PV project at the community school. 

Wikwemikong Unceded Indian Reserve: Installing two level 2 and two level 3 electric vehicle charging stations alongside a battery backup system at the community recreational complex.

Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation: The funding will support two initiatives: first, the installation of a ~15kW photovoltaic solar system with Hydro One net-metering contract to offset electricity costs; and second, the performance of maintenance tasks on the existing photovoltaic microFIT solar systems, which were installed in 2012.

Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing First Nation: The funding will support the design, tendering and phase 1 construction for a 30kW rooftop solar array on the community gymnasium.

Atikameksheng Anishnawbek First Nation: This project will assess the feasibility of constructing a rooftop photovoltaic system on either the community centre or band administrative office to offset high energy costs.

Chippewas of Georgina Island: The community will complete a net-metering project on the Band office consisting of 67 450W modules (30kW DC). The project is expected to have an annual output of 35,600 kWh and offset about 50% of electricity use within the building.

Garden River First Nation: The funding will support phase 2 of the Ojibway Park Solar project which includes an expansion of the rooftop solar panels on additional community structure at Ojibway Park. The community will also develop a short film/documentary that chronicles the Ojibway Park Solar Project journey.

Henvey Inlet First Nation: The community will complete a feasibility study for a solar photovoltaic, net-metering renewables energy project within the community.

Kasabonika Lake First Nation: The funding will support the development of a solar photovoltaic system on one of three preferred sites: the water treatment facility, the new school or the existing school. The project will help reduce diesel usage until the Watay connection and continue to provide resources to the Nation and offset energy costs for years to come.

Kashechewan First Nation: The funding will support the installation of a rooftop solar photovoltaic system on five residential buildings (~35 kW DC) to offset the cost of electricity for the selected homes in the community.

Lac des Mille Lacs First Nation: The funding will support the creation of an innovative community-based Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) Business Model to help achieve Lac des Mille Lacs First Nation’s vision to be a net-zero community.

Lac Seul First Nation: The funding will support the design, tendering and phase 1 construction for a 30kW rooftop solar array on the community arena, including the assessment for net-metering capacity.

Mattagami First Nation: The project will consist of the installation of one net-metered rooftop photovoltaic solar system on a Mattagami community building and three photovoltaic solar systems on residential buildings to off set the buildings’ electricity bills.

Mitaanjigamiing First Nation: The funding will support the design, tendering and phase 1 construction for a 30kW rooftop solar array on the Band office and greenhouse, including the assessment for net-metering capacity.

Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation: The funding will support the design, tendering and phase 1 construction for a battery system and 3.8kW rooftop solar photovoltaic system at the community Language Camp.

Oneida Nation of the Thames: The community will complete the installation of a net-metered solar photovoltaic system (~10kW AC, 15kW DC) on the rooftop of the new Family Healing Lodge to offset the building’s electricity usage.

Onyota’aka Kahsatst^’sla’ Ltd (OK LTD): The funding will support the creation of an innovative community-based Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) Business Model to help achieve Oneida Nation of the Thames’ vision to be a net-zero community.

Pikangikum First Nation: The community will select two band-owned infrastructure buildings in (~28kW DC total) that will receive rooftop solar net-metered contracts. The project will help to offset the residents’ hydro bills and the savings will allow the community to invest funds in additional social, economic and renewable development projects.

Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation: The funding will support the design, tendering and phase 1 construction for a 30kW rooftop solar array on Biidaaban Kinoomaagegamik School, including the assessment for net-metering capacity.

Taykwa Tagamou Nation: The funding will support the installation of four to eight Level 2 EV charging stations in community parking lot spaces, available to TTN residents, staff and visitors to the community.

Taykwa Tagamou Nation: The funding will support the creation of an innovative community-based Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) Business Model to help achieve Taykwa Tagamou Nation’s vision to be a net-zero community by 2030.

Temagami First Nation: The community will complete a detailed engineering feasibility study to determine the cost of adding a hydro power turbine to the existing Latchford Dam and required cost of the road construction.

Temiskaming Native Women's Support Group (TNWSG) – Keepers of the Circle: The funding will support the completion of a feasibility study for a solar photovoltaic, net-metering renewable energy project with up to three buildings considered as potential sites.

Wahgoshig First Nation: The community will complete a feasibility study to assess the current state of electricity capacity to meet the long-term needs of the community and identify the best solutions (if necessary).

Whitefish River First Nation: The community will complete a feasibility study to assess opportunities for solar PV net-metering systems within the community housing stock and/or small-to-medium-scale solar PV micro-grids that incorporate residential units.

Whitesand First Nation: The community will assess the feasibility of constructing a rooftop photovoltaic system on two potential buildings in the community (Band office and curling rink). In addition to the technical design, the feasibility study will confirm eligibility for Hydro One’s net metering program.

Atikameksheng Anishnawbek: This community will conduct a feasibility study to determine which renewable source is best suited for an energy distribution system to service community members and lower electricity costs.

Beausoleil First Nation: An aging single-phase submarine cables currently supplying power to their island will be replaced with reliable three-phase power.

Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek: Funding will allow this community to implement a pilot consisting in installing solar charging stations for battery electric vehicles. Lessons learned will be shared with other northern communities like Cat Lake First Nation.

Garden River First Nation: This community will conduct a feasibility study and energy audit to assess the viability of using solar PV panels to meet the energy requirements of a band-owned facility in Ojibway Park. Approximately 140kW of solar will be installed to offset energy costs.

M’Chigeeng First Nation: The funding will allow this community to conduct a technical feasibility study and legal due diligence assessment of a potential partnership with cement company Lafarge to explore a renewable project to offset diesel use on Manitoulin Island.

Mishkeegogamang First Nation: The funding will allow to conduct a feasibility study to install fixed ground-mounted solar panels on a newly constructed 10-unit Seniors’ Residence to reduce energy consumption.

Mishkosiminiziibiing (Big Grassy River) First Nation: This community will assess the feasibility of building a solar PV system on the roof of the school and community centre to offset high energy costs.

Nipissing First Nation: Funding will help the community adopt the use of battery electric vehicles by installing charging stations in the community and subsidizing the cost of stations in members’ homes. Northwest Angle 33 First Nation: The community will assess the feasibility of building a rooftop solar PV system on a to-be-identified community building to offset high energy costs.

Red Rock Indian Band: Funding will help assess the feasibility of renewable energy options to allow the construction of a renewable micro generation facility in the community.

Shawanaga First Nation: This community will install 46kW of solar PV panels on the community Healing Centre to offset energy costs.

Sheshegwaning First Nation: Sheshegwaning will install 20kW net-metered solar systems on two band buildings to reduce energy costs and reinvest savings back into community infrastructure.

Southwind Corporate Development Inc.: Southwind Corporate Development Inc., wholly owned by Kettle and Stony Point First Nation, will explore and establish economic partnerships with licensed transmitters, LDCs and other First Nations in southern Ontario to strengthen alignments in the energy sector and provide the community with its own source revenue streams.

Temagami First Nation: This community will install solar street lighting (powered by an 80W solar panel on each pole) around the community to reduce existing operations and maintenance costs, and increase safety at night.

Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation: Funding will allow the community to assess the feasibility of building a rooftop solar PV system on a to-be-identified community building to offset high energy costs.

Alderville First Nation: Alderville First Nation will conduct a feasibility study and develop a small-scale, roof-mounted solar PV system for its Public Works building, allowing for increased energy reliability and security.

Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing (Big Island) First Nation: The community will assess the feasibility of constructing a rooftop solar PV system on the roof of the gymnasium building to offset high energy costs.

Chapleau Cree First Nation: The community will assess the feasibility of constructing a solar PV system on the roof of the Racine Lake Camp buildings to offset high energy costs.

Dokis First Nation: Dokis First Nation will develop a 63kWp and 120kW-hr photovoltaic plus storage system that will be connected to the Band’s school/community centre complex. The system will interface with the existing diesel generator as backup, and provide over 85% of the facility’s total energy needs. The project development includes local training on design, installation, operations and maintenance.

Fort Severn First Nation: Fort Severn First Nation will complete Phase 2 of its 300kW solar-battery-diesel microgrid system, the largest and only one of its kind in Ontario’s remote north. This includes the design, installation, commissioning and management of the microgrid communication system that will be merged into the existing diesel generation control system.

Garden River First Nation: Garden River First Nation is implementing a project from their Community Energy Plan, “Niin Wigwamis” (My Little Home), an innovative housing solution that will see the construction of 10 affordable tiny homes outfitted with energy efficient measures and powered by solar panels.

Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug First Nation: Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug First Nation will develop and install a 100kW solar system on their Aglace Chapman Education Centre to reduce facility energy costs and diesel usage.

Lac des Mille Lacs First Nation: Lac des Mille Lacs First Nation will conduct legal, financial and technical due diligence and community engagement to formulate a co-development agreement with Hydro One on the Waasigan transmission line project. This will include the creation of a white paper to capture an Indigenous co-development process and framework to provide a guide for other Indigenous communities.

Lac Seul First Nation: The community will assess the feasibility of constructing a rooftop solar PV system on the roof of the community arena to offset high energy costs.

Mitaanjigamiing First Nation: The community will assess the feasibility of constructing a rooftop solar PV system on a to-be-identified community building to offset high energy costs.

Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation: The community will assess the feasibility of constructing a rooftop solar PV system on the roof of the community language camp site to offset high energy costs.

Pikangikum First Nation: Pikangikum First Nation will develop and install a 100kW solar system on the local school building to reduce facility energy costs and diesel usage.

Rocky Shore Development Corporation: Rocky Shore Development Corporation will explore the feasibility of a pellet manufacturing facility for biomass, in order to utilize existing wood resources in the area and further economic development for Ginoogaming First Nation.

Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation: The community will assess the feasibility of constructing a rooftop solar PV system on the roof of the school building to offset high energy costs.

Taykwa Tagamou Nation: Taykwa Tagamou Nation will conduct a “Residential Solar Virtual Power Plant” feasibility study to assess the economic impact of a residential solar infrastructure project in the community.

Temagami First Nation (Solar Microgrid): Temagami First Nation will be installing a 100kW solar PV roof-mounted microgrid on the new 16,000sqft Band and Admin building to offset energy usage by the facility and ensure energy security for the island community.

Temagami First Nation: Temagami First Nation will conduct a feasibility study for a combined heat and power (CHP) facility to potentially utilize the thermal heat for district heating, a community green house or as steam for a lumber kiln.

Wabaseemoong Independent Nations: The community will assess the feasibility of constructing a solar PV system on the roof of the school building to offset high energy costs.

Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation: GIFN will complete a feasibility study for a solar PV, net-metering renewable energy project within the community.

Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation (SNGRDC): SNGRDC will utilize funds to support the development of a moderately-scaled 215kW, roof-mounted, solar PV net-metering project on the Six Nations Bingo Hall.

Beausoleil First Nation: BFN will develop a small-scaled 40kW solar PV off-grid system for Beckwith Island, which is not currently connected to the grid.

Beausoleil First Nation: BFN will develop a small-scaled 15kW, roof-mounted, solar PV off-grid demonstration system for a residential unit within the community.

Oneida Nation of the Thames: Oneida will develop a 40kW Solar Carport with a 50kWh battery energy storage system (BESS) housed at the Oneida Community Centre. The carport will have Level 2 EV charging capabilities and grid-interactive circuits for islanding operation when required.

Taykwa Tagamou Nation: The community will develop 50kW of ground mount solar with a 50kWh battery storage solution at TTN’s Community Complex centre.

Sachigo Lake First Nation: The pilot will demonstrate residential energy consumption by using 3kWe of non-grid connected solar PV, 7.5kWh of storage, a 25kW outdoor boiler and district heating system, and a solar thermal array to supplement domestic hot water. This will reduce overall electricity and heating costs in preparation for the community’s connection to the Watay Power grid by 2023.

Temagami First Nation: The project is the largest geothermal system in the area, consisting of a surface water, closed loop system with 4 mats placed in Lake Temagami. The technology will reduce operating costs for heating a large building, and offset reliance on fossil fuels and electric heat.

Wahgoshig First Nation: The project consists of 18kWDC of solar equipment, 20kW of battery storage and an innovative control system on the community centre.