Renewable Energy Policies and Programs in Nunavut: Perspectives from the Federal and Territorial Governments

• Published in: ARCTIC
• Main Authors: McDonald, Nicole C., Pearce, Joshua M.
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: The Arctic Institute of North America 2012
• Subjects: Nunavut; renewable energy policy; photovoltaic system; wind energy; hydropower; solar energy; electricity; politique des énergies renouvelables; système photovoltaïque; énergie éoliensne; énergie hydroélectrique; énergie solaire; électricité; Canada; Clear Point; Arctic
• Online Access: https://journalhosting.ucalgary.ca/index.php/arctic/article/view/67291

Nunavut, the youngest Canadian territory, has developed a complete dependence on diesel-generated electricity over the last 50 years, which has led to environmental and economic stress on the territory. However, renewable energy technologies (RETs) could provide substantial electricity to communitie...