Renewable Energy

AEA provides funding for renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, wood pellet heating, biofuel/synthetic gas and ground-source heat pumps. This funding is available to communities, businesses, non-profit organizations and NWT residents. AEA can no longer offer rebates on grid-connected renewable electricity projects in communities that use hydroelectricity. See below for more information. Rebates are … Read more

Building Improvements

Arctic Energy Alliance (AEA) has energy experts dedicated to helping your business, community government or non-profit organization conserve energy and improve its energy efficiency. If you are interested in saving money by reducing the amount of heating fuel, electricity and water used, or want to reduce your greenhouse gas emissions, this program is for you. … Read more

EPA Wood Stoves Change-out – Elders in Tsiigehtchic

System Overview: In February 2010, AEA partnered with the Tsiigehtchic Charter Community for a pilot project to replace old inefficient wood stoves with efficient, modern wood stoves. Seven elders were selected by the community to be the beneficiaries of the project. The aim was to spread awareness of clean burning, efficient wood stoves certified by … Read more

Solar Photovoltaics – Band Office in Jean Marie River

System Overview: In the winter of 2005, Jean Marie River community representatives considered the use of solar power to produce electricity. By November 2005, a 1320-watt solar photovoltaic (PV) system was installed on the roof of the Jean Marie River Band Office. The system is connected to the community grid and cost approximately $20,000 to … Read more

Home Energy Evaluations

Energy evaluations help people learn more about their options for saving energy. Some AEA rebate programs also require a home energy evaluation – please see individual program guidelines for more details. An energy-efficient home is comfortable, healthy, environmentally friendly and cost-effective. An EnerGuide home energy evaluation can help you understand how your home uses energy … Read more

Energy-Efficient Products

Arctic Energy Alliance (AEA) provides rebates to northerners who purchase new, more energy-efficient models of products that they use every day. Buying energy-efficient products will help you save energy costs while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Note: Customers who purchase eligible LED lighting or clothes washers at select Northern or NorthMart stores will have their rebates applied … Read more