The Indigenous Power & Light Fund, a $100 million initiative, aims to empower Native American tribes and Alaska Native communities by providing vital gap funding for clean energy projects. This fund, supported by leading philanthropies, will unlock billions in federal funding, enabling tribes to achieve energy independence and economic growth while combating climate change.
The Ulkatcho First Nation in central British Columbia has embarked on a historic project to build Canada’s largest off-grid solar farm, a significant step towards energy sovereignty for the community. The 1,500 residents of Anahim Lake, who currently rely solely on diesel for power, will soon have access to clean, renewable energy that will reduce their dependence on diesel by approximately 1.1 million liters per year, resulting in a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. The solar farm, which will occupy 12 hectares at the site of a former sawmill, will generate enough electricity to power around 350 homes, providing security and self-determination for the First Nation.
