The Chiefs of 6 First Nations Communities formed NCC with the goal of reducing dependency on dirty diesel by 50%. By replacing this with clean solar energy sources, new sustainable revenue streams and jobs have been created.
Why Solar Power? Why Not?
Some of the First Nations we serve spend between one million and two million dollars a year transporting diesel into their communities. This is not sustainable. There is not enough energy to build houses, public buildings, or to support economic development.— Geordi Kakepetum
Solar
Microgrid Systems
An Answer to Diesel Dependency for Remote First Nations
NCC Development LP’s mandate is to reduce First Nations’ dependency on diesel by 50%. With rising fuel and transportation prices, diesel-generated power is not sustainable financially. It also poses serious threats to our traditional lands as we have seen from previous spills, and to the health of our people.
Solar power is sustainable, and represents a clean source of energy that supports our connection to our traditional territories. NCC is prepared to work with your First Nation to help you find a the developer that is right for your needs.
Benefits of
solar power
- Provide sustainable energy at a much lower cost natural and clean
- Reduces dependency on diesel allowing more money spent on education, healthcare, and economic development in First Nations Communities
- Provide training, local jobs, and specialized expertise for our First Nations members
- Allow First Nations to become power generators themselves, providing a revenue stream
- NCC generates revenue for its member First Nations