2030 Energy Strategy
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HOW WE WILL ACHIEVE IT
electricity demand like occurs in the south, but a
made-in-the-NWT solution where we do not need
more electricity generation, but we do need to
displace generation from fossil fuels.
The Community-Owned Renewable Generation
guidelines (see breakout box) are intended to
ensure that communities and utilities have clear
consistent rules that ensure fairness, ensure
power produced is affordable and sustainable,
help develop sustainable northern communities,
support Aboriginal and community involvement,
and increase community capacity and self-reliance.
It is intended to allow communities to support the
transition to a lower carbon economy and be part
of the solution. The guidelines also help manage
community expectations on how much renewable
energy can be installed in isolated communities,
as there is technical limitations to how much
intermittent power can be installed before a
community grid become unstable.
The community of Łutselk'e-with support from the GNWT, the
Arctic Energy Alliance, and a private company-recently became a
community-based power producer. The community sells solar power
to NTPC and re-invests the revenues. Lutselk'e has embraced the
project, which displaces about 2% of the diesel fuel used each year for
power generation. The project raised awareness of energy issues in
the community, and residents are proud to be part of a green energy
solution, contributing to the transition to a low carbon economy. To
be viable, the project received subsidies from the GNWT, the federal
government, and a private organization.View entire presentation