U'KWANALIS and KLEMTU, BC, June 18, 2020 /CNW/ - Coast Funds, Dzawada̱ʼenux̱w First Nation, Kitasoo/Xai'xais First Nation, and the Province of British Columbia announced over $25 million in new First Nations' investments to transition coastal communities from dependence on fossil fuel-powered electricity to sustainable, locally powered renewable energy systems, eliminating over 175,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas…
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On May 12, UBC’s Master of Engineering Leadership and Master of Health Leadership and Policy students attended a presentation provided by Mary Vasey, a project Manager at Barkley Project Group, on the topic of clean energy. Barkley Project Group provides sustained capacity and technical support needed for communities to navigate the entire renewable energy development process,…
Feb
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The nation hopes the plant, which has the potential to produce both electricity and direct heat, will inspire other northern communities to follow suit A natural gas field nearing depletion in northeastern B.C. could see new life as a reliable source of renewable energy for remote communities that today depend…
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BCUC Indigenous Utilities Regulation Inquiry Final Report was released on April 30th 2020 Clean Energy BC hosted a webinar on the final report with Dr. Judith Sayers A decision by the B.C. Utilities Commission will help some First Nations satisfy their own…
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13
The excitement and anticipation from the public viewing gallery at BC’s legislature was palpable. Along with dozens of invited guests, untethered from our phones (separation anxiety!), we witnessed history, as Lekwungen dancers and singers opened the day, and Scott Fraser, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation introduced Bill 41 – the Declaration…
Oct
23
Representatives from a First Nation, a brewery, B.C. Ferries and an airline talked about everything from beer to batteries while explaining the benefits and challenges of integrating new technologies into their businesses at the Vancouver Island Economic Summit. The summit at Nanaimo’s Vancouver Island Conference Centre this week included The…
Oct
02
Hot Springs Cove, BC — A run-of-river hydroelectric project designed to reduce reliance on diesel fuel at Hot Springs Cove remains in hiatus a year after Hesquiaht First Nation had hoped to see it operational. While some provincial government funds have been earmarked for the $14.7-million project over the past…
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The Halalt First Nation is among four on Vancouver Island moving ahead with clean-energy projects that will reduce greenhouse gases and lead to substantial cost savings for their communities. “We all have an important part to play in moving B.C. toward a future increasingly powered by clean, renewable energy sources,”…
Jun
14
Barkley Project Group’s President, Yuho Okada, spoke on a panel at the Indigenous Opportunities Forum 2019. This event was the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade’s 9th annual Indigenous Opportunities Forum, it explored the important role that Indigenous leaders have played to create more prosperous communities by leveraging ownership, investing in…
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It has been a great couple of months working for the Tsilhqot’in Nation on the Clean Energy Plan! I am working with the Barkley Project Group to put together the Clean Energy Plan for the Nation. Barkley Project Group is a project management company that specialises in renewable energy projects,…