Mr. Chair, the alternative energy initiatives that are happening around the North there, I wanted to ask the Minister in looking at the biomass energy, I know there are some reports that have been out there on the Alternative Energy Initiative and the communities that would benefit greatly. I wanted to ask the Minister if they’ve come to a conclusion in terms of establishing something in the Sahtu to help them with the high cost of living, with opportunities and to reduce the greenhouse and all the other good stuff that goes on with the biomass, maybe a manufacturing plant. I also understand that they’re working in my community with some individuals and that they have implemented some initiatives to deal with woodstoves in our communities, or in the North here. When I look at the alternative energy initiatives, there’s not very much happening in the Sahtu on mega projects. There are some discussions around hydro. They haven’t gone very far. There are other projects that get a little more attention and our region is one of the highest costs, other than Nunakput. Our region, the Beaufort-Delta, has a high cost of living and doing business. So I wanted to see if there’s some initiative from the department to look at some of their alternative energy initiatives. Thank you.
Norman Yakeleya on Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on February 22nd, 2011. See this statement in context.
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
February 21st, 2011
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