The energy project will run until at least March 2025. (File photo/paNOW Staff)

By Derek Cornet

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LLRIB launches three-year energy project aimed at efficiency and renewables

Oct 7, 2022 | 4:44 PM

The Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) has hired a team to focus on promoting and implementing energy conservation, energy efficiency, and renewable energy measures within its six communities.

The three-year project is made possible by federal funding received from the Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program developed by Natural Resources Canada. The main goals of the project are to build capacity, create community energy plans and draft a green housing policy covering all six LLRIB communities.

“There are several different steps involved in completing that project, so the first step is sort of an education component for the community, so they can understand the risks and opportunities associated with their energy use,” manager Jason Cook-Studer said, noting a public barbecue was held Thursday at Keethanow Gas Bar to raise awareness.

Cook-Studer explained the idea is to build and upgrade homes to become more efficient, especially when it comes to retaining heat. He noted primary sources of energy in LLRIB communities are natural gas, propane, and diesel.

In the coming months, residents can expect further community engagement and education workshops, as well as the commencement of data collection on energy consumption and the identification of areas where energy efficiency and conservation can be improved. Cook-Studer added the next event will likely occur in the first week of December.

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“The first phase is informing the community of the project and building sort of a following to generate interest in the project, so people will have an opportunity to express their concerns, express their interests and show their support,” he said.

Cook-Studer mentioned anyone can provide feedback for the project by attending an event or contacting a member of the project team. He said the hope is there will be a wide range of organizations and individuals who will be consulted.

“We want to educate people on what we are currently using, where our power comes from and other options that are more renewable resources, and then seeing what our most viable options are based on the results,” Cook-Studer said.

More information on the LLRIB Community Energy Project can be found online here.

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