May 12, 2026 Vancouver, British Columbia Natural Resources Canada
As we advance our efforts to become a clean energy superpower, the federal government is working with Indigenous Peoples to support economic reconciliation, self-determination and affordable, secure and clean energy for communities across the country.
Today, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced an investment of more than $4.5 million through the Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities (CERRC) program to deliver clean, reliable and affordable energy solutions in British Columbia. This investment will advance projects that:
- Generate clean electricity, fuel and heat from water, biomass, solar and other renewable sources, reducing diesel use, creating revenue and strengthening energy reliability and affordability in rural, remote and Indigenous communities.
- Provide training for communities to plan, build and operate their own clean energy systems, creating local jobs, building skills and supporting long-term energy independence.
- Lower financial and market risks, accelerating project readiness and private sector investment.
The Government of Canada is committed to supporting Indigenous-led clean energy projects. Through meaningful partnership and community-driven economic opportunity, and by choosing forms of energy that harness clean, locally available resources, communities can build a more sustainable and prosperous future.
