Fort Nelson’s Tu-Deh-Kah Geothermal launches Holiday energy-saving contest

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — Geothermal project Tu-Deh-Kah in Fort Nelson is examining what residents do to conserve energy during the holiday season.

According to a Facebook post, the company has launched a “Cleaner Energy for the Holidays” contest.

Entries are encouraged to showcase how their green choices can improve the Christmas season now and in the future.

“From LED holiday lights to cozying up with blankets instead of turning up the heat, small steps can make a big impact,” reads the statement on November 28th.

“Let’s inspire each other to make this season not just joyful but also kind to our planet.”

The Tu-Deh-Kah Geothermal Project is a renewable energy project wholly owned by the Fort Nelson First Nation community.

With the idea of harvesting heat from Devonian Carbonate deposits in the ground, chief executive officer Jim Hodgson told Energeticcity.ca earlier this year that five to six producing wells will bring the brine up to the formation.

Projected to provide heat to 5,000 homes, it is expected to be operational by 2027.

Residents can submit their entries by email at info@tudehkah.com or text at 250-500-2996. 

More information about the project is available on Tu-Deh-Kah Geothermal’s website or Facebook page.