The 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. British Columbia has approximately 44 remote communities, most of which are governed by First Nations. Many of these remote communities are served by BC Hydro, while some own and operate their own diesel generators.
How to Apply
Eligible applicants are First Nations and remote communities that are off-grid communities that rely on diesel fuel for electricity generation and are listed as an eligible applicant in the table below.
The CEDR Program will provide grants for eligible remote communities with access to three funding streams to support their progress from early, mid, to late stages of planning and implementation of their decarbonization projects.
Coast Funds and the B.C. Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions, as part of the Ministry’s Remote Community Energy Strategy to achieve the CleanBC goal of reducing diesel electricity generation and heating in remote communities by 80% by 2030.
The goal of the CEDR Program is to:
There are three broad streams of funding support that an eligible remote community can access throughout the lifecycle of their clean energy initiatives:
The foundation of the CEDR Program is the support to remote communities in the development, maintenance, and management of a Community Energy Plan (CEP).
The CEDR Program has developed a template and comprehensive checklist for CEPs that provides criteria for remote communities and their consultants to use in undertaking the development of a new CEP or to identify gaps in an existing CEP, or completing regular updates to a CEP.
The DSM funding stream, with BC Hydro as a funding partner, will provide support to remote communities to undertake capital improvements and retrofits that result in improved energy efficiency and load management. The selection of DSM projects should be informed by the community needs and from recommendations from their CEP.
Under this funding stream, remote communities may manage their own DSM projects with advisory and funding support from CEDR Program. Alternatively, the CEDR Program can take a more active role with the remote community in identifying buildings that would benefit from DSM upgrades and appropriate measures to be installed.
The REG stream consists of major project development support for renewable electricity generation capital projects. Under this funding stream, approved applicants can access funding to support the various stages of their project including feasibility, detailed design, and construction.
Eligible applicants are First Nations and remote communities that rely on diesel fuel for electricity generation and are listed in the table below.
The tables below identify the updated list of eligible remote communities in B.C. with diesel generating stations and associated First Nations supplied by the respective community generation station.
| Community | Associated First Nation |
|---|---|
| Good Hope Lake | Dease River First Nation |
| Dease River | Dease River First Nation |
| Jade City | Dease River First Nation |
| Dease Lake | Talhtan Nation |
| Iskut | Talhtan Nation |
| Eddontenajon | Talhtan Nation |
| Telegraph Creek | Talhtan Nation |
| Atlin | Taku River Tlingit First Nation |
| Tsay Keh Dene | Tsay Keh Dene Nation |
| Takla Landing | Takla Lake First Nation |
| Kwadacha/Fort Ware | Kwadacha Nation |
| Toad River | N/A |
| Community | Associated First Nation |
|---|---|
| Kluskus Lakes | Lhoosk’uz Dene |
| Xeni Gwet’in/Nemiah Valley | Xeni Gwet’in First Nations Government |
| Anahim Lake | Ulkatcho First Nation |
| Nimpo Lake | N/A |
| McBride | N/A |
| Community | Associated First Nation |
|---|---|
| Massett | N/A |
| Old Massett | Haida Nation |
| Port Clements | N/A |
| Queen Charlotte/Daajing Giids | Haida Nation |
| Sandspit | N/A |
| Skidegate | N/A |
| Skidegate Landing | Haida Nation |
| Txalgiux/Hartley Bay | Gitga’at First Nation |
| Bella Coola | Nuxalk Nation |
| Hagensborg | N/A |
| Firvale | N/A |
| Klemtu | Kitasoo/Xai’xais Nation |
| Waglisla/Bella Bella | Heiltsuk Nation |
| Shearwater | Heiltsuk Nation |
| Community | Associated First Nation |
|---|---|
| Oweekeno/Rivers Inlet | Wuikinuxv Nation |
| Bull Harbour (Hope Island) | Tlatlasikwala First Nation |
| Ethlateese | Uchucklesaht Tribe Government |
| Gwa’yas’dums/Health Bay (Gifford Island) | Kwikwasut’unuxw Haxwa’mis First Nations |
| Heghums/Hopetown (Watson Island) | Gwawaenuk Tribe |
| Hot Springs Cove | Hesquiaht First Nation |
| Refuge Cove | Hesquiaht First Nation |
| Houpsitas/Walter’s Cove | Ka:yu:’k’t’h’/Che:k’tles7et’h; First Nation |
| Tsatisisnukwomi/New Vancouver (Harbledown) Kwatse/Knight Inlet | Da’naxda’xw First Nation |
| Ukwanalis/Kingcome Inlet | Dzawada’enuxw First Nation |
The CEDR Program is intended to have an integrated approach to capacity development. We encourage applicants of the CEDR Program to explore capacity development funding from Coastal First Nations for salary, training, and learning support for staff.
We encourage potential applicants to reach out, if you have questions, require assistance, or wish to request support prior to submitting an Application. Please email cedr@nrtf.ca
CEDR is currently CLOSED and will reopen later this year.
This document provides more information on the CEDR program and guidelines to support you in completing an application.
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