An Evaluation of the energy system in an off-grid northern community: A case study at Brochet Manitoba, Canada.

Barren Lands First Nation is a remote community located in Northern Manitoba, approximately 250 km North West of Thompson, Manitoba at latitude of 57 degrees. It is an off-grid community i.e. it is not connected to the provincial electricity supply grid. The community relies on ice roads built over winter to haul in supplies and fuel for their energy needs. The high transportation cost significantly increases the cost of energy brought in to the community. Due to the changing climate, the winter roads are less reliable and getting shorter. The failure of road infrastructure in a given season would be catastrophic to the whole community. This project aims to develop an energy model for the community based on the current extent of energy usage. The exact determination of current quantity of energy supply and type of energy supply (wood, gasoline, diesel, electricity) and consumption rate (monthly or annual usage) …………………….TBC

Faculty Supervisor:

Shirley Thompson

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Partner:

Winds and Voices Environmental Services Inc

Discipline:

Earth science

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Manitoba

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