Northern Haida Gwaii Hospital and Health Centre – Biomass Energy System

Allocation: Haida Nation

Applicant: Old Massett Village Council

Project Description:

To supply the Northern Haida Gwaii Hospital and Health Centre with renewable biomass heat to displace propane consumption and a portion of the electrical demand load from BC Hydro’s diesel-powered generation facility in Masset with thermal energy generated from wood waste produced on Haida Gwaii under a long-term energy purchase agreement with Northern Health Authority, thus providing Old Massett Village Council with a revenue stream, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and creating employment opportunities for Haida citizens.

Project Type: Economic Development Fund

Project Approval Year: 2021

Final Award: $ 150,000.00