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The Williams Lake Indian Band (WLIB) is receiving $40,000 from the BC Government to support the development of its Community Energy Plan.  This is one of 10 new projects supported by BC’s First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund (FNCEBF).

“We’re extremely pleased to receive the FNCEBF funding, and look forward to exploring possibilities to integrate green energy into our project. We think the green energy component puts us on the cutting edge, and will definitely add to the marketability of our development,” said Chief Ann Louie, Williams Lake Indian Band.

This funding will support the development of the Williams Lake Indian Band’s Community Energy Plan and a feasibility study to look at the opportunities of integrating biomass district energy systems, or a comparable green energy system, into the WLIB Highway 97 Corridor Development Project.

In the fifth round of funding from the FNCEBF, $764,600 will go to 10 First Nations communities across BC.

The FNCEBF promotes increased First Nation participation in the clean energy sector through:

1. Revenue-sharing from eligible clean energy projects based on revenues derived from water rentals and land rents.
2. Equity funding of up to $500,000 for First Nations to invest in clean energy projects and help communities attract further investment.
3. Capacity development funding of up to $50,000 to support First Nations with community energy planning, feasibility studies or engagement with private sector proponents of clean energy projects.

By providing funding for equity and capacity-building and feasibility/development projects, the fund helps generate jobs for families and provide opportunities that benefit First Nations and non-First Nation communities alike, as well as building economic independence for First Nations.

In the past year, BC has supported 61 projects in communities around the province, ranging from job training, joint ventures with industry and exploring ways for Aboriginal communities to participate in clean and renewable energy opportunities.

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