Nova Scotia Mi'kmaw Net Metering Solar Projects

The Proposed Project

The project proposes to build a net metered solar PV system, up to 100kW AC, in eleven (11) Mi'kmaw communities in Nova Scotia. The project will reduce each community's greenhouse gas emissions, reduce community energy costs, create employment in the renewable energy sector in Mi'kmaw communities, and give the Mi'kmaw more control over their energy and environmental future.

Latest update

Notice of determination: Nulehtunan Sitomok - Repairing Our Shore

Ottawa –September 28, 2023 – Infrastructure Canada has determined that the proposed Nova Scotia Mi'kmaw Net Metering Solar Projects in various locations across Nova Scotia:

  • Is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects

This determination was based on a consideration of the following factors:

  • Impacts on rights of Indigenous peoples;
  • Indigenous knowledge;
  • Community knowledge;
  • Comments received from the public; and
  • Technically and economically feasible mitigation measures.

Mitigation and monitoring measures taken into account for this determination included active and adaptive management measures that will be implemented for the protection of local environment.  Based on the consideration of these measures, Infrastructure Canada is satisfied that that the carrying out of the Project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

Therefore, Infrastructure Canada may carry out the project, exercise any power, perform any duty or function, or provide financial assistance to enable the Project to be carried out in whole or in part.

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Key documents

Key documents
Document Number Document Title File Date
2 Notice of determination: Nulehtunan Sitomok - Repairing Our Shore DOCX (16 KB) September 28, 2023

Contacts

INFC
Christopher Kobylinski, Environmental Review Officer
Telephone: 343-548-6409
Email: christopher.kobylinski@infc.gc.ca


  • Location

    • Acadia First Nation - Gold River Gas Bar (Nova Scotia)
    • Annapolis Valley First Nation Band Office (Nova Scotia)
    • Annapolis Valley First Nation Heath Centre (Nova Scotia)
    • Eskasoni Kiknu Long Term Care Facility (Nova Scotia)
    • Glooscap Market (Nova Scotia)
    • Membertou Lanes (Nova Scotia)
    • Millbrook 15 Tower Road (Nova Scotia)
    • Paq'tnkek Gym Ground Mount (Nova Scotia)
    • Paq'tnkek School (Nova Scotia)
    • Pictou Landing First Nation 112 Maple Street (Nova Scotia)
    • Pictou Landing First Nation 156 Shore Road (Nova Scotia)
    • Pictou Landing First Nation 40 Birch Street (Nova Scotia)
    • Pictou Landing First Nation 8 Abbey Lane (Nova Scotia)
    • Pictou Landing First Nation Fire Hall (Nova Scotia)
    • Pictou Landing First Nation Fisheries Building (Nova Scotia)
    • Pictou Landing First Nation Old School (Nova Scotia)
    • Potlotek First Nation WWTP (Nova Scotia)
    • Wagmatcook First Nation School (Nova Scotia)
    • Waycobah Band Office (Nova Scotia)
    • Waycobah Fire Hall (Nova Scotia)
    • Websters Farm (Nova Scotia)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Other, not otherwise specified

  • Assessment Status

    Completed

  • Start Date

    2023-07-19

  • Proponent

    Ulnooweg Development Group

  • Authorities

    • Infrastructure Canada

  • Assessment Type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference Number

    85775
Disclaimer

This map is for illustrative purposes. The markers represent the approximate locations based on available data. More than one marker may be identified for a given assessment.

 

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