The Community Energy Diesel Reduction (CEDR) program supports First Nations and remote communities to transition from diesel-powered electricity to sustainable energy sources.

This $59-million program is delivered by the New Relationship Trust in partnership with BC Hydro, Coast Funds, and the Province of British Columbia.

Eligible Projects

CEDR funding can support eligible First Nations to invest in:

• Community energy planning, including updates to existing plans
• Demand-side management, including energy efficiency measures like building retrofits and heat pumps
• Renewable energy projects, including feasibility studies, design, engineering, and construction

STATUS: For deadlines and details, visit the CEDR page on the NRT website.

Eligible Applicants

The CEDR program can support sustainable energy projects in 44 different communities, including 11 First Nation communities in the Great Bear Rainforest and Haida Gwaii:

• Dzawada’enuxw Nation – Ukwanalis Kingcome Inlet
• Gitga’at Nation – Txalgiux Hartley Bay
• Gwawaenuk Tribe – Heghums Hopetown
• Haida Nation – Old Massett, Skidegate
• Haíɫzaqv (Heiltsuk) Nation – Wáglísla Bella Bella
• Kitasoo Xai’xais Nation – Klemtu
• Ḵwiḵwa̱sut’inux̱w Ha̱xwa’mis First Nation – Gwa’yas’dums Gilford Island
• Nuxalk Nation – Bella Coola
• Ulkatcho Nation – Anahim Lake
• Wuikinuxv Nation – Oweekeno Rivers Inlet

For more information about eligibility, applications, and mentorship opportunities, visit the NRT website.

If you have questions about the program, or would like to schedule a call to discuss your project, please email cedr@nrtf.ca.