Green Hydroelectic Power Production from Domestic Water Supply
Type of initiative
FCM Green Municipal Fund - Plans, Studies, Pilots
Sector
Energy
Project value$68,000
Project Type
Feasibility Study
Sub Sector
Renewable Energy Generation – Hydro
Grant amount$34,000
Program type
GMF
Municipality
City of Nanaimo, BC
Status
Fully Disbursed
Population
99,863
Project timeline
2002 - 2009
Project number
3006
Description
The supply of domestic water for the GNWD originates in the headwaters of the South Fork of the Nanaimo River fromtwo storage dams. This feasibility study will examine the viability of installing hydroelectric generators at the mainreservoir, as well as, at a second site located on the supply main halfway between the watershed and the City ofNanaimo. The study will confirm the size and location of viable green hydroelectric plants complete with estimated costsfor engineering design and construction.
Applicant
City of Nanaimo, BC