Bridging Gaps in Energy Planning for First Nation Communities

This chapter discusses the disconnects between theory and practice in energy planning for First Nation communities. Geographically remote locations, absence of all-season roads, off-grid status, diesel dependency and lack of alternative energy access causes energy insecurities along with economic, s...

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Published inInternational Solutions to Sustainable Energy, Policies and Applications pp. 69 - 90
Main Authors Rakshit, Roopa, Shahi, Chander, (Peggy) Smith, M.A., Cornwell, Adam
Format Book Chapter
LanguageEnglish
Published United Kingdom Routledge 2018
Fairmont Press, Incorporated
Edition1
Subjects
Long Term Energy Planning
OPA
Northern Affairs Canada
Deer Lake
Sustainable Energy Solutions
Energy Insecurities
Community Energy
Greenhouse Gas Reduction Commitments
Energy Development
Local Energy Planning
Northwestern Ontario
Literature Review
Community Development Planning
Nation Communities
Key Informant Perspectives
Energy Sources
Energy Planning Processes
Single Largest Cost
Efficient Energy Planning
Cep
Tribal Council Members
Diesel Fuel
Ontario Hydro
Energy Planning
Energy Systems
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Summary:This chapter discusses the disconnects between theory and practice in energy planning for First Nation communities. Geographically remote locations, absence of all-season roads, off-grid status, diesel dependency and lack of alternative energy access causes energy insecurities along with economic, social, and local environmental problems for the Keewaytinook Okimakanak Nation communities in northwestern Ontario. The chapter examines community insights on local energy planning to elicit drivers and determinants for a conceptual, bottom-up energy planning framework. Sources on energy planning in urban settings were excluded since the context of the chapter focuses on remote communities. Based on interview responses, researcher's observations, and the conceptual framework, the following recommendations are proposed: The overarching purpose of the chapter was to bridge the knowledge gap about socio-cultural requirements for energy planning and to advance academic literature on indigenous perspectives on energy planning. The process involves selecting the problems to be resolved, developing a strategy for resolution, implementing interventions and resolving the problems.
ISBN:0815381026
9780815381020
DOI:10.1201/9781003150978-5