Northern REACHE Program

Supporting northern and Indigenous communities in their transition to renewable, sustainable and affordable sources of energy. Northern REACHE is a part of Wah-ila-toos, a new way to improve community access to federal clean energy programming.
  • Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada
Overview of the Northern REACHE Program program:

The Northern Responsible Energy Approach for Community Heat and Electricity program, also called the Northern REACHE program, funds renewable energy and energy efficiency projects, and related capacity building and planning in: Yukon Northwest Territories Nunavut Nunavik Nunatsiavut The program objective is to reduce Northern communities' reliance on diesel for heating and electricity by increasing the use of local renewable energy sources and energy efficiency. This will result in environmental, social and economic benefits to support developing healthier, more sustainable Northern communities. Investing in clean energy solutions in Indigenous communities is an important link to energy security, reconciliation and self-determination for Indigenous peoples.

Benefits of the Northern REACHE Program program:
  • Common application that you can submit to any Wah-ila-toos program, including Northern REACHE and Natural Resources Canada's Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities Program (CERRC)
  • Simplified project reporting
  • More flexible terms and conditions
  • Indigenous Council to guide our work
  • On-going conversations and information sessions to improve program delivery and work towards Indigenous climate leadership
Eligibility criteria of the Northern REACHE Program program:
  • Eligible proponents under REACHE:
  • Indigenous communities
  • Governments
  • Development corporations
  • Not-for-profit organizations
  • Territorial, regional, and municipal government organizations
  • Project prioritization criteria:
  • Indigenous-owned or led projects
  • Projects with community partnerships
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