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Neptune WAVE ENERGY
Electricity, Oil & Gas, Remote Communities
March 23, 2022
Article

Three clean energy options that could help replace diesel

Hydrogen, small modular reactors and energy generated by the ocean are all under consideration in remote communities
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Cover of recommendations to Nunavut to accelerate clean energy projects
Electricity, Remote Communities
February 10, 2022
Publication

Recommendations to the Government of Nunavut to accelerate clean energy projects

Improving policies to meet energy needs and climate goals
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Cover of report; image shows wind turbine construction in the North
Remote Communities
February 9, 2022
Publication

From diesel dependency to energy empowerment

Six energy service models that could fast-track climate action in remote communities
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Remote Communities
January 26, 2022
Media Release

Utilities in remote communities can support more clean energy safely and reliably

New study shows that the diesel-powered grids serving communities in the Northwest Territories can use 45 per cent more renewable energy
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Cover of Diesel Subsidies Simplified
Remote Communities
June 28, 2021
Publication

Diesel Subsidies — Simplified, Part I

In remote communities, subsidies mask the true cost of using diesel fuel and impede the transition to clean energy systems
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Remote Communities
November 18, 2020
Article

Rethinking energy policy in Canada’s remote communities

Moving from the diesel of the past to a clean energy future
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first page of Joint briefing note to the Government of Nunavut
Remote Communities
September 15, 2020
Publication

Recommendations on QEC CIPP policy application

Joint briefing note to the Government of Nunavut
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Cover of submission
Remote Communities
July 27, 2020
Publication

Recommendations on QEC’s commercial institutional power production policy application

Pembina Institute submission
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Remote Communities
May 10, 2019
Article

The future of the electric utility in Canada’s remote communities

Regulatory and business model reforms could accelerate clean energy transition
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Remote Communities
March 27, 2019
Publication

Comments on Qulliq Energy Corporation’s proposed IPP policy

Pembina Institute submission on independent power producer program in Nunavut
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Remote Communities
March 6, 2019
Publication

The True Cost of Energy in Remote Communities

Understanding diesel electricity generation terms and economics — 2nd edition
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Remote Communities
February 13, 2019
Media Release

Off-Diesel Initiative will bring new energy opportunities to remote and Indigenous communities

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Remote Communities
January 28, 2019
Article

Remote communities meet renewable energy solutions

Challenges and opportunities for hybrid microgrids
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Remote Communities
January 15, 2019
Article

Diesel, renewables, and the future of Canada’s remote communities

Introduction to microgrids
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Remote Communities
December 12, 2018
Article

Indigenous clean energy shift must be built on trust and respect

Improving relationships key to ending diesel dependence in remote communities
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