Saulteau First Nations to receive share of $1.49 million for solar panel project

MOBERLY LAKE, B.C. — A northeast B.C. First Nation’s energy project is among a dozen to receive provincial funds in a government announcement.

Saulteau First Nations of Moberly Lake will receive equity funding to install 40 residential solar panel systems in the community, thanks to the government’s First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund.

The fund is designed to “support clean-energy projects that will help their members lower energy costs” and “provide them access to efficient, sustainable sources of energy”, according to a government release on March 21st.

Adrian Dix, B.C. minister of energy and climate solutions, said clean energy “strengthens our energy independence” and can create “lasting economic opportunities.”

“First Nations are leaders in the clean-energy sector with innovative and diverse projects,” said Dix. “We look forward to continued partnership together as we create a cleaner, greener future for all British Columbians.”

The total investment from the government for all 12 projects is approximately $1.49 million.

Energeticcity.ca has reached out to Saulteau First Nations representatives for comment, and will update this story if more information becomes available.

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