CEDR Funded Projects

The Community Energy Diesel Reduction (CEDR) program provides non-repayable funding contributions for clean energy initiatives to eligible remote communities that are off-grid residential regions that rely on diesel fuel for electricity generation. Browse projects funded through CEDR since 2022.

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Please note: This table is for information purposes only.
In some cases, the project scope or funding awarded has shifted between application and project completion. We have done our best to capture those changes below, but they may not be fully reflected here yet.
Projects that have been cancelled or are currently on hold may not be listed.
For questions or more information, email bciceiapplications@nrtf.ca or cedr@nrtf.ca.
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Dease River – Good Hope Lake

Program Stream:
CEDR - Stream 3 REG
Year:
2024
Project Type:
Hydro
Funding Awarded:$928,701
Funding for design, engineering, and pre-construction activities relating for the proposed Troutline Creek Hydropower project.

Dease River Development Corporation

Program Stream:
CEDR - Stream 2 DSM
Year:
2025
Project Type:
Energy Efficiency
Funding Awarded:$500,000
Funding for building envelope upgrades and heat pump installations in homes.

Dease River First Nation

Program Stream:
CEDR - Stream 1 CEP
Year:
2022
Project Type:
Community Energy Plan
Funding Awarded:$107,000
Funding to develop a new Community Energy Plan.

Dzawadaenuxw First Nation

Program Stream:
CEDR - Stream 2 DSM
Year:
2024
Project Type:
Energy Efficiency
Funding Awarded:$500,000
Funding to install heat pumps in prioritized homes.

Gitga’at First Nation

Program Stream:
CEDR - Stream 3 REG
Year:
2024
Project Type:
Hydro
Funding Awarded:$2,000,000
Funding for the development and construction of the run-of-lake 948 kW hydroelectric generation facility on the Gabion Watershed.

Gitga’at First Nation

Program Stream:
CEDR - Stream 3 REG
Year:
2022
Project Type:
Hydro
Funding Awarded:$2,000,000
Funding for the development and construction of a run-of-lake 948 kw hydroelectric generation facility on the Gabion Watershed.

Gitga’at First Nation

Program Stream:
CEDR - Stream 1 CEP
Year:
2024
Project Type:
Community Energy Plan
Funding Awarded:$32,400
Funding to update an existing Community Energy Plan.

Gwawaenuk Tribe

Program Stream:
CEDR - Stream 1 CEP
Year:
2025
Project Type:
Community Energy Plan
Funding Awarded:$88,635
Funding to develop a new Community Energy Plan.

Heiltsuk First Nation

Program Stream:
CEDR - Stream 3 REG
Year:
2024
Project Type:
Hydrogen
Funding Awarded:$200,000
Funding for a pre-feasibility study for a hydrogen energy project.

Heiltsuk First Nation

Program Stream:
CEDR - Stream 2 DSM
Year:
2022
Project Type:
Energy Efficiency
Funding Awarded:$300,000
Funding for energy assessments on homes.

Heiltsuk Nation

Program Stream:
CEDR - Stream 2 DSM
Year:
2025
Project Type:
Energy Efficiency
Funding Awarded:$500,000
Funding for energy efficiency upgrades to a community hall.

Hesquiaht First Nation

Program Stream:
CEDR - Stream 1 CEP
Year:
2025
Project Type:
Community Energy Plan
Funding Awarded:$90,000
Funding to develop a new Community Energy Plan.

Hesquiaht First Nation

Program Stream:
CEDR - Stream 3 REG
Year:
2023
Project Type:
Battery Energy Storage
Funding Awarded:$861,059
Funding to integrate a 440 kWh Battery Energy Storage System into the existing microgrid energy system in Hot Springs Cove, BC.

Ka:’yu:’k’t’h’/Che:k:tles7et’h’ First Nations

Program Stream:
CEDR - Stream 3 REG
Year:
2025
Project Type:
Multiple
Funding Awarded:$40,000
Funding for a pre-feasibility study to explore hydro, battery energy storage system, and wind technology in the Kyuquot community.

Ka:’yu:’k’t’h’/Che:k:tles7et’h’ First Nations

Program Stream:
CEDR - Stream 1 CEP
Year:
2023
Project Type:
Community Energy Plan
Funding Awarded:$94,500
Funding for a new Community Energy Plan.
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