Energy & Climate Change
Renewable Energy
APC recognizes the leading work our Atlantic First Nation communities are doing regarding clean energy and energy efficiency. Important documentation will be found below.
- Atlantic First Nation Environmental Awareness Project
Assessing Challenges and Needs for First Nations Economic and Renewable Energy Opportunities
Energy Efficiency
Tied closely with clean energy projects, energy efficiency aims to lower energy consumption through efficient usage. This can be accomplished through lower energy costs, cutting emissions, improving operating performance, and increasing asset values. Energy efficient processes and buildings will allow community members to use less energy, which will both reduce energy costs and improve environmental sustainability.
Provided below are links to each Atlantic provincial utility and their programs aimed at First Nations:
Efficiency Nova Scotia and Their SolarHomes Program
NB Power and their First Nations Relations
English
- www.nbpower.com/Welcome.aspx?lang=en
- www.nbpower.com/en/about-us/in-the-community/first-nations-relations
Français
- www.nbpower.com/Welcome.aspx?lang=fr
- www.nbpower.com/fr/about-us/in-the-community/first-nations-relations
Efficiency PEI
Take Charge (Newfoundland & Labrador)
Transition Enérgétique (Québec)
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Clean Energy Conference
APC’s first ever Clean Energy Conference took place in Fredericton, NB, in February of 2019. This brought Atlantic First Nations together to discuss clean energy and energy efficiency opportunities in the region. Below is the report summarizing the event and a link to a short video showing event participants.
Find out more about our 2019 Clean Energy Conference here.
Carbon Pricing
Carbon pricing is a complex issue that has surfaced in recent years in response to the federal government’s Greenhouse Gas Pollution Prevention Act. Carbon pricing is simply the government taxing citizens and corporations for emitting carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases. This has the purpose of disincentivizing the use of these fuels to promote environmental sustainability. This tax can come in different forms and has the potential to impact First Nations communities. APC is currently participating on a federal committee named the Joint Committee on Climate Action (JCCA) to advocate for First Nations’ input on future carbon pricing legislation. Below are documents and links that provide more information about this topic.
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
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For more information:
Prince Edward Island
Newfoundland & Labrador
Québec
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Climate Change
Atlantic Policy Congress recognizes the severe impacts climate change is having on Atlantic First Nation communities. We are identifying relevant information from scientific journals, reports, media, conferences, and Indigenous Knowledge on effects, mitigation, and adaptation of climate impacts on these communities. From here, we organize, coordinate, and facilitate meetings, and dialogues to engage Atlantic First Nations to share this knowledge. To aid in this endeavor, we will liaise with industry, academia, Non-governmental Organizations, the Assembly of First Nations (AFN), and various government departments to gather more pertinent information. APC also supports AAROM community initiatives regarding mitigation and adaptation measures against climate change impacts.
- Final Report – Climate Change Impacts
Mar 10th, 2017 – Diana Lewis
An APC commissioned report detailing climate change impacts on Atlantic First Nation communities. - Climate Change and Tech Career Conference – Report
Jan 30th, 2017 – Mary-Frances Lynch (Woven Communication)
A summary report of the 2016 Climate Change and Tech Career conference.