Use of Alternative Energy for Municipal Facility/Emergency Centre

Type of initiative FCM Green Municipal Fund - Plans, Studies, Pilots
Sector Energy
Project value$16,000
Project Type Feasibility Study
Sub Sector Renewable Energy Generation – Other
Grant amount$5,000
Program type GMF
Municipality Municipality of Wawa, ON
Status Fully Disbursed
Population 2,705
Project timeline 2002 - 2009
Project number 2991

Description

The Township of Michipicoten will conduct a feasibility study of an innovative alternative energy source such as windturbine or solar energy to service the region. The alternative energy would provide and promote clean energy for theTownship's residents. In addition, the use of alternate energy sources is uncommon in this northern region and couldoffer cost–effective strategies to provide energy in struggling communities.

Applicant

Municipality of Wawa, ON