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Island First Nation grasps potential of alternative power

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Author: 
Sarah Petrescu
Year: 
2015

Island First Nation grasps potential of alternative power

Island First Nation grasps potential of alternative power
Island First Nation grasps potential of alternative power

While oil pipeline debates, anti-fracking protests and increasing fossil fuel demands embroil the country from coast to coast, a small Vancouver Island First Nation is leading the way on a different path.

In the past five years, the seaside T’Sou-ke nation has become a world-renowned leader in solar energy. Their projects are the model for others in the capital region and around the province.

They also have a massive wind-energy partnership in the works that could augment power for all of Vancouver Island, on a power grid connected to the mainland...

economic diversification, economic self-sufficiency, good governance, solar energy, sustainable development, wind energy
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Native Nations: 
T'Souke Nation
Resource Type: 
News and Opinion
Topics: 
Economic and Community Development, Environment and Natural Resources, Governance

Petrescu, Sarah. "Island First Nation grasps potential of alternative power." Times Colonist. January 5, 2014. Article. (http://www.timescolonist.com/news/local/island-first-nation-grasps-poten..., accessed January 7, 2015)

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