N.S. News: Glooscap First Nation, province partner to bring renewable energy to community [Video]

Glooscap First Nation is partnering with the Nova Scotia government to bring clean, renewable energy to the community.

Using money from the province’s Sustainable Communities Challenge Fund, which is available to municipalities, non-profit and community organizations, post-secondary institutions and Mi’kmaw communities, Glooscap First Nation plans to install:

• a solar energy system
• an electric vehicle charging station
• a new microgrid, an independent small system that generates, stores and distributes electricity

“This is the community-led leadership that is needed in response to climate change,” said Minister John Lohr, on behalf of Minister of Environment and Climate Change Timothy Halman, in a news release from the province.

“The Province is pleased to support Glooscap in switching to clean, renewable energy that will reduce their carbon footprint and help them become more energy independent.”

Chief Sidney Peters said the initiative will offset over 90 per cent of the community’s energy consumption.

“This is a testament to our collective commitment to sustainability and …