Port Hardy Micro-Hydro Project
Type of initiative
FCM Green Municipal Fund - Plans, Studies, Pilots
Sector
Energy
Project value$180,000
Project Type
Feasibility Study
Sub Sector
Renewable Energy Generation – Hydro
Grant amount$90,000
Program type
GMF
Municipality
District of Port Hardy, BC
Status
Fully Disbursed
Population
3,902
Project timeline
2006 - 2011
Project number
7197
Description
The District of Port Hardy wishes to determine the feasibility of building a micro-hydro generating facility within the Port Hardy water treatment plant. This study will investigate the possibility of generating hydroelectricity to offset a significant portion of the power required to operate the water treatment plant. An additional benefit would be increased security of the municipal water supply during low flow periods. Currently, the District of Port Hardy purchases electricity from BC Hydro to operate the District’s water treatment plant. If the feasibility study supports the installation of a micro-hydro generation system, the District anticipates a reduction of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 869 tonnes/year. Nitrogen oxide (NOx) and sulphur oxide (SOx) are also anticipated to be reduced by 2.5 tonnes/year and 5.5 tonnes/year, respectively. As well, with every future rate increase from BC Hydro, the value of the savings from avoided purchases of power would also increase.
Applicant
District of Port Hardy, BC