2030 Energy Strategy
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OUR VISION OF THE NWT ENERGY
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By 2030, the NWT will have a secure, affordable and sustainable energy system that is less dependent on fossil fuels
and contributes to the economic, social and environmental well-being of the Territory and its residents.
This Vision reaffirms the GNWT's commitment to energy affordability and security, while moving the NWT towards a lower carbon economy to address
climate change. The Vision places energy decisions within the GNWT's broader goal of promoting the well-being of the NWT and its residents.
Principles, Strategic Objectives, and Actions and Direction in this Strategy will help us attain this Vision.
OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES
The GNWT will apply the following Principles to guide actions and decisions relating to the use,
generation, distribution and regulation of energy in the NWT:
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Secure, Affordable, and Sustainable: The
GNWT should balance energy security,
affordability, and environmental sustainability
in its energy decisions.
Shared Responsibility: Reducing greenhouse
gas emissions is a shared responsibility
between Residents, Governments, Business
and Industry.
Promote Partnerships: The GNWT should
promote partnerships and investment
opportunities on energy initiatives-where
appropriate with Aboriginal and community
governments, businesses, and industry.
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Aboriginal and Community Engagement:
The GNWT should support involvement,
empowerment and capacity-building of
Aboriginal governments and communities
to participate in energy initiatives, exchange
information and perspectives, meet local
needs and include local and Traditional
Knowledge.
Meet our Commitments: The NWT has
a responsibility to contribute to Canada's
international commitments to reduce GHG
emissions. The GNWT will do its part to help
Canada achieve its national GHG reduction
target.
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Lead by Example: The GNWT should lead
the transition to a lower carbon economy by
reducing GHG emissions, increasing the use
of renewable and alternative energy, and
improving energy efficiency within its own
operations.
• Innovation and Impact: The NWT will
investigate and promote innovative solutions
that are proven, and have the largest impact
in our northern context.
Transparent and Accountable: The GNWT
should be transparent and accountable in the
implementation of the Energy Strategy.
OUR ADAPTIVE APPROACH
The GNWT has set realistic and achievable Strategic Objectives and supporting Actions and Directions-based on current technology and costs-to achieve its
Vision. Technologies improve and costs for energy solutions change over time. Because of this, the GNWT commits to flexible implementation of both the Strategic
Objectives and Actions and Directions. Over the course of the 2030 Energy Strategy, the GNWT commits to continuously reassess and validate options and costs
of solutions, and adapt the approach to find the best and most economical solutions. The GNWT will re-evaluate the Strategic Objectives after five years to ensure
that they represent what is achievable given new technology and opportunities.View entire presentation