Backgrounder: Nunavut residents to benefit from improved green energy and wastewater infrastructure
Backgrounder
Joint federal and territorial funding through the Arctic Energy Fund (AEF), and the Green Infrastructure Stream (GIS) – Wastewater of the Investing in Canada plan will support infrastructure projects in various communities across Nunavut.
The Government of Canada is investing over $18.6 million total towards these four projects. The Government of Nunavut is contributing over $1.6 million for a wastewater project. Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) is providing more than $7.2 million for three green energy projects.
Project Information – Green Infrastructure Stream (GIS) – Wastewater:
| Location | Project Name | Federal Funding | TerritorialFunding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kugaaruk | Upgrades to a sewage lagoon | $5,055,000 | $1,685,000 |
Project Information – Arctic Energy Fund (AEF):
| Location | Project Name | Federal Funding | Qulliq Energy Corporation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rankin Inlet, Coral Harbour, Chesterfield Inlet, Pond Inlet |
Power Plant Infrastructure Upgrades to improve energy efficiency and reliability | $6,193,500 | $2,464,500 |
| Pond Inlet, Clyde River, Whale Cove |
Power Plant Infrastructure Upgrades to improve energy efficiency and reliability | $4,425,000 | $1,775,000 |
| Kugluktuk | Renewable Solar Energy and Storage System Installation | $2,958,200 | $3,380,800 |
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