Today's question: Can you tell me if there are grants/funding available to install a wind generator in Teslin? What about retrofitting a house for more energy efficiency?
Thanks for your question. In terms of financial help to install a wind generator, my answer would depend on the size, scope and location of the project. I'm not aware of any wind generation grants for individual homeowners who are already on the Yukon grid. However if a person lives off-grid and there is no reasonable chance of him or her getting connected to the territory's transmission system, there is a progam that might help. Using equipment borrowed from Yukon Energy, the Energy Solutions Centre will set up some monitoring equipment on site to see if wind is a viable option for the property owner.
If there is interest in a more widespread community-based wind project, the federal government's Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency may be an option. The agency offers some funding to help develop community renewable energy strategies, among other things. There is more information on the agency's website at www.north.gc.ca.
In terms of funding for retrofitting homes, the Yukon Housing Corporation offers programs in this regard.
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