First Nations Home EnergySave

The Fraser Basin Council is working with First Nations communities and organizations to reduce energy use, help share success stories, and build local capacity and economic development. Take a look at the First Nations Home EnergySave program and other energy initiatives underway!

What’s New

Learning Grants: This program — open for applications on a continuous basis while funding lasts — offers grants of up to $1,000 for Indigenous students to take energy efficiency courses and training. Learn more!

Ask an Energy Specialist: Indigenous communities and housing societies can access free guidance from an energy consultant to help with energy efficiency planning and implementation. Have a question?

Community Successes: Indigenous communities in remote areas of BC are tackling energy challenges in housing — and sharing lessons learned. Read the latest stories.

Retrofits Training Course: An online course through BCIT on housing retrofits was run in the Fall 2024. Thanks to all who took part!

Explore our Work

Take a look at the First Nations Home EnergySave Program initiatives.

About FNHES

Retrofits Training Course

Learning Grant Program

Community Successes

Ask an Energy Specialist

Learning Resources

Seeking Funding Ideas?

Is your community seeking funding for home energy efficiency projects? There’s an online database at your fingertips!

Check out the BC Community Climate Funding Guide for Indigenous communities & local governments, a project of Clean BC.

Contact

The Fraser Basin Council manages the Home EnergySave program. Don’t hesitate to contact us:

Erin Pedersen

Program Lead, Climate Change

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