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NW Ontario First Nations receive grants for energy projects


THUNDER BAY  Funding from the Independent Electricity System Operator may help lead to the development of a new industry on the Wabaseemoong Independent Nations in Northwestern Ontario.
The IESO is giving WIN – northwest of Kenora – a grant for a paid employment skills and training program for at-risk youth.
They will be taught how to develop and build off-grid solar-powered tiny homes.
The program includes engagement events, training sessions, and a unique youth-elder mentorship program.
It s among the beneficiaries of  $7 million in new funding announced by th IESO for Indigenous communities and groups.
Across the province, 61 recipients will use the money for energy planning, renewable generation, energy-efficiency measures, and training. ....

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IESO Invests in Projects that Increase Indigenous Participation in Ontario's Energy Sector


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TORONTO, April 29, 2021 /CNW/ - Indigenous communities and organizations across Ontario are moving forward with plans to transform how they meet their energy needs, choosing cleaner, more reliable and more affordable options. To that end, the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) is providing $7.1 million in funding to 61 recipients that will support energy planning, renewable generation, energy-efficiency measures, as well as skills development and training.
By building local capacity, the funding will help enable Indigenous communities and organizations to manage their energy costs and support opportunities for their participation in the electricity sector. A broad range of projects are being funded through the IESO s Energy Support Programs. These include a large number of projects that will help non-grid-connected communities accelerate the transition away from diesel generation by installing renewable generation and/or energy st ....

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