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British Columbia announced a $6.6 million investment to assist 13 remote First Nations in reducing their reliance on diesel generators through the Community Energy Diesel Reduction Program. This initiative supports clean energy projects and is part of the CleanBC strategy.

Notable allocations include $870,000 for a solar power system in Xeni Gwet'in, $1.5 million for a 3.5-megawatt solar project in Tsay Keh Dene, and $1.1 million for a solar plant in Ulkatcho. Other grants include $500,000 for home energy upgrades in Skidegate and Heiltsuk First Nations, and $90,000 each for community energy plans for three tribes. Since 2022, the program has funded 56 projects with $30 million.