Jointly owned by the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation, the Mikisew Cree First Nation, and the Fort Chipewyan Metis Association, Three Nations Energy was established to bring about low-cost, low-carbon energy to help mitigate climate-related threats and decrease reliance and unreliable diesel tanker deliveries.
How did the collaboration come about?
Together with funding from the federal government, three first nations tribes established the group to deliver renewable energy to their community. The incorporation of Three Nations Energy GP and establishment of Three Nations Energy Limited Partnership was completed in December 2018 between Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation (ACFN), Mikisew Cree First Nation (MCFN) and Fort Chipewyan Metis Association as equal partners in the venture. Many in and outside the community view this as a landmark achievement. When completed, this system will be the largest solar PV system in a remote Canadian community.
Will the project continue beyond COVID-19 lockdown?
Yes
How was the project funded
Government of Alberta and the Government of Canada supplied funding