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
New Training Course in 2025: Apply by March 26 to attend BCIT’s Fundamentals of Zero Energy / Emissions Passive House Buildings course in Spring 2025. The course is offered online and free of charge for eligible participants. Check it out!
Latest Community Success Story! Doig River First Nation’s Dane che’ adliih dę’ kwąil (People’s Prayer House) project, completed in 2021, demonstrates that Passive House certified buildings can be successful in a Northern BC climate. See this and other stories.
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?
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.
