Indigenous Energy Support Programs Review
The IESO is seeking input to review and improve the Energy Support Programs currently offered by the IESO for First Nation and Métis communities and organizations in Ontario. These programs promote participation in Ontario’s energy sector by supporting community energy planning and renewable energy project development, as well as the building of energy knowledge and awareness, and skills related to energy projects.
The IESO has four Indigenous Energy Support Programs:
- Community Energy Champion Program provides funding support to First Nation and Métis communities and organizations to hire a designated community energy champion to help plan, implement and evaluate energy-related priorities.
- Indigenous Community Energy Plan Program provides funding to support First Nation and Métis communities and organizations to develop and maintain a community energy plan designed to enhance community energy security.
- Education and Capacity Building Program funds projects that help build the understanding and skills needed for managing and participating in energy projects.
- Indigenous Energy Projects Program provides funding support to First Nation and Métis communities and organizations to assess and develop energy projects and partnerships.
The IESO regularly conducts reviews of its Energy Support Programs, informed by feedback from communities and program recipients. This engagement initiative is being conducted to gather feedback on proposed redesign of the Energy Support Programs.
All interested parties are invited to participate in this engagement initiative.
All comments and enquiries in this engagement initiative can be directed to engagement@ieso.ca.
Related Information
IESO Indigenous Relations Overview
IESO Indigenous Relations Funding Programs
Previous IESO Engagement on Indigenous Energy Support Programs
Schedule of Activities
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September 28, 2020 |
Engagement Webinar This session will present the final program designs and announce the application intake for Fall 2020. |
This webinar is being presented during the IESO's September stakeholder engagement sessions, see full agenda for more information. |
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August 14, 2020 |
IESO is seeking feedback from communities on the proposed redesign of the Indigenous ESPs. |
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July 24, 2020
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Webinar The IESO will provide a summary of feedback received through the surveying conducted in February 2020, and discuss and seek feedback from communities and stakeholders on proposed redesign of the Indigenous ESPs. |
This webinar is being presented during the IESO's July stakeholder engagement meetings. See agenda for more information. |
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February, 2020 |
Survey The IESO conducted a survey of past and current Energy Support Program recipients for feedback on existing programs. |