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Nihtat Energy Ltd. Business Case Study: Barging Biomass to NWT Remote Communities
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| Field | Value |
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| Creator | Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), Department of Infrastructure |
| Summary | Nihtat Energy Ltd. (NEL), working with the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), has completed the following business case study (the Study), funded by Natural Resources Canada (CERRC program), to examine and outline the conditions for the supply of barge-delivered wood pellets (biomass) to be a cost-effective and cleaner heating fuel option in 12 remote communities along, or in the vicinity of, the Mackenzie River. The study aims to directly support one of the Strategic Objectives of the NWT 2030 Energy Strategy by looking at ways to advance towards the goal of reaching 40% share of renewable energy used for space heating in the NWT building sector by 2030. |
| Local Relevance | This study directly supports the NWT by looking at ways to advance towards the goal of reaching 40% share of renewable energy used for space heating in the NWT building sector by 2030. |
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| Tags | Renewable Energy,Biomass,Biomass Heating |
| Geographic Region | NWT |
| Release Date | 2024-04-30 |
| Last Modified Date | 2024-04-30 |
| Funding Program | Natural Resources Canada |