2020-10-21 00:43:34
The government of Canada has announced nearly $13 million in funding for six biomass projects in Northern Ontario.
Here is a breakdown of the funding:
Askii Environmental Inc. will receive $1.67 million to install biomass heating systems in Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug First Nation and Pikangikum First Nation to offset fossil fuel used to heat schools in the communities.
The government is investing $2,452,750 in Wikwemikong Development Commission to demonstrate the effectiveness of forest-based biomass and efficient residential heating sources in Wikwemikong Unceded Territory by installing pellet stoves, biomass boilers, wood pellet furnaces and wood pellet storage silos.
Meanwhile, $2,532,000 is going to the Nishnawbe Aski Nation to replace wood stove heating appliances in six of the nation’s communities with upgraded high-efficiency wood stoves. According to a government press release, this will reduce the amount of fossil fuels used for heating by lowering demand on the community’s diesel-generated electricity supply.
The Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek will receive $1,051,000 to replace their sawmill diesel heat source with a biomass system and install biomass-compatible heating systems in three new housing units. This will help the community prepare for future biomass heating expansion and demonstrate the economic benefits of biomass heating.
The biggest investment – $4,168,000 – goes to Sagatay Cogeneration Limited Partnership to help them develop engineering plans for a biomass cogeneration system that will reduce the community’s dependence on diesel fuel for heat and electricity.
Finally, $983,000 will go to Wahgoshig First Nation to install a forest biomass heating system for four community buildings.
The funds for these projects come from the Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities Program: BioHeat Stream.
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