https://www.swiilawiid.org/hlkyakii-timeline daily 0.75 2022-04-11 https://www.swiilawiid.org/hlkyakii-timeline/1850s-1900s-n65fe monthly 0.5 2022-04-18 https://www.swiilawiid.org/hlkyakii-timeline/1900-1930s-dfpa7 monthly 0.5 2022-04-18 https://www.swiilawiid.org/hlkyakii-timeline/1940s-1960s-j39kd monthly 0.5 2022-04-18 https://www.swiilawiid.org/hlkyakii-timeline/1970s-1-bjlcd monthly 0.5 2022-04-18 https://www.swiilawiid.org/hlkyakii-timeline/1980s-27wtf monthly 0.5 2022-04-18 https://www.swiilawiid.org/hlkyakii-timeline/1900s-kleny monthly 0.5 2022-04-18 https://www.swiilawiid.org/hlkyakii-timeline/2000s-z7kc8 monthly 0.5 2022-04-18 https://www.swiilawiid.org/hlkyakii-timeline/2010-present-3mrxx monthly 0.5 2022-04-18 https://www.swiilawiid.org/home-basil daily 1.0 2026-01-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/1649638311006-YP12CIN6P7PH20B46LTH/20211024_184223+copy.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/1649644337243-X1TIAZH61R2QQFCQRJL4/20210812_225158.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/1fc1eef3-616e-416e-8d8b-05063c351b0f/MH.jpeg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/ab356796-a96e-447f-a7de-277cb8a9d972/Screenshot+2025-03-30+at+10.54.39%E2%80%AFPM.png Home - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/9aeb1b5d-96c1-445a-a2ff-fe11dfcd958f/IMG_5018.JPG Home - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.swiilawiid.org/options-for-haida-gwaii daily 0.75 2022-04-11 https://www.swiilawiid.org/options-for-haida-gwaii/wind monthly 0.5 2022-08-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/1649637975615-RISZ5IKSC44KCFU2OPLJ/WInd.png Options for Haida Gwaii - Wind https://www.swiilawiid.org/options-for-haida-gwaii/geothermal monthly 0.5 2022-08-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/1649637975610-ATR9MO6AFKV5E174FXZY/Geothermal.png Options for Haida Gwaii - Geothermal - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.swiilawiid.org/options-for-haida-gwaii/biomass monthly 0.5 2022-09-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/1649637975605-GZUOUX8RGY7ATXOPJMI3/Biomass.png Options for Haida Gwaii - Biomass - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.swiilawiid.org/options-for-haida-gwaii/tidal monthly 0.5 2022-08-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/1649637975601-0I0G60DWUP0K5XNS69T3/Tidal.png Options for Haida Gwaii - Tidal - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.swiilawiid.org/options-for-haida-gwaii/run-of-river-ror monthly 0.5 2022-08-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/1649637975597-85ZACRN0CRHBNMY877XX/RoR.png Options for Haida Gwaii - Run-of-River (RoR) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.swiilawiid.org/options-for-haida-gwaii/wave monthly 0.5 2022-08-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/1649637975593-97LGI3X441RQAROUVHC0/Waves.png Options for Haida Gwaii - Wave - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.swiilawiid.org/options-for-haida-gwaii/hydroelectricity monthly 0.5 2022-08-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/1649637975589-E4QE0K3S1SYA1KR7GGDK/Hydro.png Options for Haida Gwaii - Hydro - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.swiilawiid.org/options-for-haida-gwaii/solar monthly 0.5 2022-08-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/1649637975584-V8VUKO6Z8CC6GEKSZER7/Solar.png Options for Haida Gwaii - Solar - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.swiilawiid.org/our-team daily 0.75 2026-01-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/aa5a02c0-60ca-4579-967e-2d4b08215046/MH.jpeg Our Team https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/444853d2-5336-4af0-93ab-e329df59a032/DSCF7251-2.jpg Our Team - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/880cba88-8c6f-4716-9e79-eac7a38bc505/image_123650291.JPG Our Team - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/1769639048786-XV67ZZVBM9ZTNLOVIZ93/Swiilawiid%2BSocials.png Our Team https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/1649638001488-N2UW8D339VSOU8D47POL/NG.jpg Our Team - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/7d96dcf3-7f87-414f-b887-f413761ec11e/IMG_2650.jpg Our Team - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/1649638001497-2VQ6EQK5WSK2ZLOVLMBO/BY.jpeg Our Team - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/1649638001501-B8XPFP3AV7UGBGBS1LY1/JE.jpeg Our Team - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/1649638001506-2QY9DXAL5IH5YTYBTXF3/Gwaliga+Hart.jpg Our Team - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/1649638001480-73U0XT19FJ5PBM4RBGY5/VB.jpg Our Team - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/1698452258018-3JJ873SMPZHP7DUYPECM/sdang.jpg Our Team - Sdang Sdang is a serious soul who loves routine and found his purpose in life (playing fetch at the beach). He’s loyal and is passionate about taking care of Haida Gwaii. Likes: Attention, playing fetch and being with his humom Dislikes: Climate apathy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/1698435287687-Q38LPT1Q6M8U4LDSK5FP/IMG_0076.jpg Our Team - HlG̲unuhl HlG̲unuhl is a radical, rambunctious rule-breaker. What he lacks in restraint and discipline, he makes up for in adorableness. Likes: Belly rubs, running amok, watching birds from his patio Dislikes: Capitalism https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/1698452047195-YUE2VRYMQ4T1SN3X0Z64/20220806_105910.jpg Our Team - Sasha Likes: Berry picking, trail walks, snuggles, peanut butter treats, vegetable scraps Dislikes: heavy rain, thunder, ominous clouds, cords https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/1769639612439-SR4A0PWUTQN7QGU00D33/Smokie+w+cedar+hat.jpg Our Team https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/1769639611893-VVW70AGN956MG5ZH1XKY/Snapchat-283944379.jpg Our Team https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/1769639600412-CG6VGI5CXYOKCSY17DHV/20240405_160813.jpg Our Team https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/1769639610563-3VUX70AV4O0K4Z4KEBW8/20240407_143408.jpg Our Team https://www.swiilawiid.org/symposium daily 0.75 2026-03-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/7af9d219-79e5-47aa-a787-e4f63a016702/2024+Symposium+Poster+HG+News+Ad+-+updated.png Symposium - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/1726715287655-O5SMNHV301VK56GBAUZT/3.png Symposium https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/1726715287651-GHCXQL06B26YHLP7WSQ8/4.png Symposium https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/1726627756315-QZ7NAYQE3CO3KGYTKKW0/2024+symposium+agenda+FB+post+%281%29.png Symposium https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/1726627755023-KCHCWVXF42ZRR9MPDHFY/2024+symposium+agenda+FB+post.png Symposium https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/1726855938251-D1Z6SUEBORDRQOJ8PXR8/7.png Symposium https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/1726855937055-OLG8EPUQBYQZYMY6MLM6/2.png Symposium https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/1726856093732-FJ4ZQFITWDJ6X0KEFQ8F/5.png Symposium https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/1726856093700-AYIL9T85YK50U1DA70AD/6.png Symposium https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/1726855937113-FS5H2PCUNNOFLK37PZ5S/1.png Symposium https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/8ffec7ef-f789-458f-9934-029ea3783679/Screenshot+2023-07-14+at+1.31.39+PM.png Symposium - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/1689997924572-IRTLF76S25VT7U5U6HSI/IMG_0494.jpeg Symposium https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/1689997919174-ESW77JG1ZK5H4CATGMTG/IMG_0506.jpeg Symposium https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/1689997929085-FRAA6SO5Q2YZVQ0QRE4M/IMG_0509.jpeg Symposium https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/1689997940854-CAZM25330R6WEHBRN39H/IMG_0517.jpeg Symposium https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/1678296825120-N38HEJRTN9EXNKWIU5EU/symposium%2B.jpg Symposium - Keynote Speaker! We are delighted to announce Gid7ahl-Gudsllaay Gaadaaldyas (Terri-Lynn Williams-Davidson) as the Keynote presenter for the Haida Gwaii Renewable Symposium at the Haida Heritage Centre at Kay Llnagaay March 11 + 12. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/1678296768358-OTGVM1AYHR8NM0M154XK/symposium++%281%29.png Symposium - Agenda at a Glance Check out this amazing line-up of presentations, sharing, and opportunities for discussion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/1678296922663-SW7J0F3BYMNQLKTL71VL/leona.png Symposium - Zuxvalaqs (Leona Humchitt) Honoured Guest Zuxvalaqs (Leona Humchitt) will be sharing her wisdom and vision at the Haida Gwaii Renewable Energy Symposium! Zuxvalaqs says that being a grandmother “is a whole new level of love” With six grandchildren, she believes today’s heart work in climate action is much more meaningful and important. We have a responsibility to ensure that through climate action, we protect and preserve our collective future for our children yet to come. Nationally, the Haiłzaqv nation is one of fifteen remote and rural First Nations communities participating in the Indigenous Off-Diesel Initiative. The Haiłzaqv nation has completed their “community-led” Community Energy Plan and is currently working on Project design and partial implementation of a portion of their CEP. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/1678296991256-XDFLX642LV6PUJMZSAMA/symposium++%282%29.png Symposium - Who you'll meet at the Marketplace Here’s who you can expect to meet at the marketplace March 11 + 12. Doors will open at 9:30AM. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/1678980734912-852SDRJ60L60UA3TC2EC/330567387_1522452464910537_7184318497133905021_n.jpg Symposium Here are the last details you need to join the Renewable Energy Symposium, ready to learn, share and maybe win some prizes! Spread the good word and give us a thumbs up or comment below if you plan to attend! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/4f5cafac-c3b5-4de4-9616-cb6475023487/DSC_0015.JPG Symposium - Make it stand out Organizing team huddle with Facilitator Gid Uuwans Dana Moraes, MC Michael Nicoll Yagulaanas and K’aahlt’aa Haanas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/187c7904-a601-41d0-8363-c5120a11986f/DSC_0118.JPG Symposium - Make it stand out Rights and Responsibilities in a Changing Climate (Kii’ijuus Barb Wilson) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/9a575896-fbaf-4585-ba05-2c3b32a76bee/DSC_0186.JPG Symposium - Make it stand out Discussing food sovereignty with Jisgang Nika Collison https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/1649637959510-5D5B907SM5DG464XYKL9/Building+Community+Power Symposium - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/1649637990694-I06ULEBISPM9FAKB41I6/SymposiumSummary-Print.jpg Symposium - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.swiilawiid.org/our-work daily 0.75 2026-02-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/1649637943719-HSAFAT56DWBULQXKOS6L/IMG_20180816_150503117.jpg Our Work - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/592f8cc1-6d93-4af5-90bc-7bee466aa91b/2025+Year+in+Review.png Our Work - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/8037b395-e8ad-4ddf-b1b1-fea7f3befbdc/1.png Our Work - Make it stand out Whatever https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/8201e81c-1c70-402d-b4d4-cdf5e94650dd/2.png Our Work - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/1703115732581-V8TDDY1DSWD00QPTR7A9/1.png Our Work https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/1703115731597-7NDLEZ4DOPYZM3LA3P1O/2.png Our Work https://www.swiilawiid.org/renewable-energy-options-for-haida-gwaii daily 0.75 2022-09-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/1649637975610-ATR9MO6AFKV5E174FXZY/Geothermal.png Options for Haida Gwaii - Geothermal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/1649985161155-9S8EUYVUEK5IQGA1HNK4/RoR.jpg Options for Haida Gwaii - Run-of-River (RoR) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/1649637975584-V8VUKO6Z8CC6GEKSZER7/Solar.png Options for Haida Gwaii - Solar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/1649637975601-0I0G60DWUP0K5XNS69T3/Tidal.png Options for Haida Gwaii - Tidal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/1649637975615-RISZ5IKSC44KCFU2OPLJ/WInd.png Options for Haida Gwaii - Wind https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/1649637975605-GZUOUX8RGY7ATXOPJMI3/Biomass.png Options for Haida Gwaii - Biomass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/1649637975593-97LGI3X441RQAROUVHC0/Waves.png Options for Haida Gwaii - Wave https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/1649637975589-E4QE0K3S1SYA1KR7GGDK/Hydro.png Options for Haida Gwaii - Hydroelectricity https://www.swiilawiid.org/project-0-diesel daily 0.75 2024-02-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/1649638009902-4AV51PMC93L8ZX73UUE1/image-asset.png Project 0% https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/1649644337243-X1TIAZH61R2QQFCQRJL4/20210812_225158.jpg Project 0% - Make it stand out Photo: Jen Bailey https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/1708021491311-GL77WKJNCHZXLTQMUC64/Letter+RE_+NAT+Fuel+Storage+Facility+on+the+Omega+Packing+Site.jpg Project 0% https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/1708021512858-3098A6SZADNA592PPTQH/Letter+RE_+NAT+Fuel+Storage+Facility+on+the+Omega+Packing+Site.jpg Project 0% https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/1649637975584-V8VUKO6Z8CC6GEKSZER7/Solar.png Project 0% - Solar Solar panels are a tried and tested product that convert sunlight into electricity. As the technology develops, it’s becoming more affordable and one of the most widely used renewable energy sources worldwide. Even with the temperate climate on Haida Gwaii, solar is a great option with little to no environmental impacts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/1649637975610-ATR9MO6AFKV5E174FXZY/Geothermal.png Project 0% - Geothermal Geothermal power is a renewable energy that utilizes the hot water or steam beneath the earth’s surface. In areas of volcanic activity, the earth’s molten core naturally travels outward towards the planet’s cooler surface. Residential and commercial buildings can be heated and cooled by installation heat pump systems that utilize low temperature geothermal sources. Compared to fossil fuel sources, this is considered to be environmentally sustainable and has economic advantages with great potential in this part of the planet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/1649637975589-E4QE0K3S1SYA1KR7GGDK/Hydro.png Project 0% - Small Hydro Small hydroelectricity units are a well-developed technology usually located on steep creeks. The amount of energy produced varies by season, so it requires a backup energy source. Compared to other renewable options, small hydro projects can have low environmental impacts but they have to be sited correctly. Sites must consider: impacts to fisheries, accessibility, and location to the distribution system. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/1649637975601-0I0G60DWUP0K5XNS69T3/Tidal.png Project 0% - Tidal Tidal power is energy generated from the force in the ocean tidal currents and height differences between tides. Movement as the ocean rises and falls create tidal streams in the ocean water column. Power from tidal currents is strongest where the water is accelerated around narrows, shoals, or headlands. Although tidal energy is still considered a new technology, Haida Gwaii could be an ideal place to harness electricity from the power of the sea. A local, privately owned company was founded in 2010 with a vision of creating clean, economical, and reliable energy from tidal power here on Haida Gwaii. See YourBrookEnergy.com for more information. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/1649637975615-RISZ5IKSC44KCFU2OPLJ/WInd.png Project 0% - Wind Wind power is well developed and used around the world today. Turbines vary in design and size, and small-scale wind projects can operate with low environmental impacts. 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The system meets current demands, including household lights, small appliances, water pump, and frequently operates a 13” planer and other tools. Meredith heats her home with wood and has a hot-water-on-demand system powered by propane. A back up generator is necessary from mid-October to mid-February, but her fuel bill is only $320 per year. Excluding the cost of labour to install and maintain the system, Meredith figures it took five years to pay off based on BC Hydro's residential rate for Haida Gwaii. The next steps for her include a solar pump for rainwater filtration. The success of Meredith’s investment led to the creation of her thriving business in 2007, Spark! Sustainable Energy Solutions. She is the only local renewable energy provider on Island. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/1663963559001-I2GQMPM4Q1PTG97Q13T3/maude+island+farm.jpeg Renewable Haida Gwaii - Laird Bateham &amp; Maude Island Farm Off Grid Farming Laird Bateham and his family are faithful stewards of the environment, they live simply and operate an organic farm on Maude Island. Their off-grid lifestyle required innovation to produce energy for their home and business. To generate electricity for the majority of the year, Mr. Bateham installed a 10 kW run-of-the-river micro-hydropower system on Maude Island. The system does not require large storage reservoirs, although it is turned off in the summer due to low stream flow. The system has generated 112.5 MW hours of power since installation and offsets 60 kW hours per day. Maude Island Farms is looking for affordable options to generate power and save water in the summer months for irrigation. They are considering passive solar hot water and have added electric heat so they can continue to live and operate their farm entirely off-grid. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/1663962826474-G56DPUFXYBK1V39LM7OG/paul+and+debra+powers.jpeg Renewable Haida Gwaii - Paul &amp; Debra Powers Investing in Solar Paul and Debra Powers have lived in Masset for over 20 years. In 2010, Paul had an opportunity to invest in 14 solar panels at wholesale cost, and so he went for it. With experience working for an electrical company in Vancouver, he was able to install the array himself. After a few successful years producing solar energy, the Powers decided to increase their solar production. Today, the house has a total of 47 panels (8.2 kW) located on the house, garage, greenhouse, and one on their camper. The installation will take 15+ years to pay itself off, but they produce about 30% of the house’s annual electricity and the Powers are saving about $700 per year on their hydro bill. Along with the solar installation, Debra and Paul use LED lights in their home and have helped to offset their heating costs by installing a wall-mounted, ceramic heat panel. This winter, they are also planning to install an air-source heat pump that will further reduce their reliance on oil and diesel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/1663964594040-5JV2A3L9OMVES2E85S4H/Screen+Shot+2022-09-23+at+1.22.56+PM.png Renewable Haida Gwaii - Norman McGregor Solar Solutions in Sandspit Norman McGregor moved from Calgary to Sandspit in 2013. Once settled on Haida Gwaii, he installed a 1.4kW solar array with battery and back-up system, and in 2015, he installed a 400w wind turbine. That, along with a woodstove helps this household keep energy costs extremely low over the course of the year. In total, up to 75% compared to previous years, and the added bonus: He have power during the Islands’ frequent power outages. Seeing great success with the solar installation, Norman recently added an additional eight solar panels bringing the household installation up to 3kW! The message he would like to share: Solar and wind power work on Haida Gwaii! Want to see this exciting off-grid house? Check out Norman's YouTube Channel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/1663962828861-92Q0WDRJDYZREHTN9CC9/dorthy+and+mikes.jpeg Renewable Haida Gwaii - Dorthy &amp; Mike's Guest House Solar Powered Guest House Dorothy & Mike Garrett are known for their cozy accommodations in the Village of Daajing Giids. With their commitment to the community through their business and the local SPCA, it is no surprise they’re also devoted to the environment. For 10 years, an evacuated tube solar collector positioned on the Guest House roof has converted sunlight into usable heat. Energy from the sun is used to preheat the hot water for their domestic hot water and boiler system. Reducing their dependency on hydroelectric power and oil has been both eco-friendly and cost-effective – the system paid itself off within six years. They’ve further reduced their energy consumption through investments into a hot water heating system, purchasing energy star appliances, and installing low-flow showerheads and low-flush toilets. Dorothy and Mike are now looking to upgrade the solar-hot-water system to increase its efficiency. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/1663962831305-EN1SDGOIPB8G2HYFCMW1/daajing+giids.jpeg Renewable Haida Gwaii - Village of Daajing Giids Solar Panels at the Village Office In 2013, Spark! Sustainable Energy Solutions installed two photovoltaics solar panels at the Village of Daajing Giids's municipal office. The solar panels located near the building feed directly into the Village Office and help to offset their daily electricity use. On dark and cloudy days, the system produces very little electricity, but on bright and sunny days, the panels can help offset some of the office’s needs. In March 2015, for example, the solar panels produced a total of 230 kWh of electricity. On average, the 12 panels produce around 300 kWh per month in the summer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/1663963713645-517SIM78C4D49CJP71MM/Screen+Shot+2022-09-23+at+1.08.02+PM.png Renewable Haida Gwaii - Skidegate Band Council Energy Reduction and Solar Solutions Seeing a need to save money and decrease the community’s reliance on diesel, the Skidegate Band Council (SBC) has been working to making local homes more energy efficient. The Band Council is committed to introducing small-scale renewable energy projects in the village. In 2012, SBC had solar hot water installed in two homes and one commercial building in Skidegate. In 2015 - 2016, FUJITSU heat pumps were installed in 350 homes in the village. As many Islanders will have noticed, a 50 kW photovoltaic solar panel system has also been installed on the roof of the George Brown Recreation Centre, a joint venture between SBC and the Island municipalities. Soon, the rec center will also have heat pumps installed to further offset the building’s electricity needs. SBC is installing heat pumps on all band-owned buildings, including the community hall, Daycare and rental apartments, fire hall, Ngystle office, Nursery school, and water treatment plant. SBC is now in final negotiations with BC Hydro’s Energy Conservation Assistance Program for insulation upgrades, sealing and draft proofing of residences, and energy monitors for homes in Skidegate. The SBC is devoted to forming partnerships to fund and improve the presence of renewable energy in their community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/1663962836165-6UXK2TDFJ60Z8P9QI2RN/sk%27aadga+naay.jpeg Renewable Haida Gwaii - Sk'aadG̲a Naay Elementary A School’s Solar Solution Sk’aadGaa Naay Elementary school in Skidegate has an installation of 24 solar panels. These panels were put up out of necessity because of the sump pumps that must be running at all times. Because the Islands experience frequent power bumps, the maintenance supervisor, Steve Goffic, had to find a solution and so he turned to solar. “Every school within the district has to pay into a carbon tax fund based on our carbon footprint, we pay based on the carbon we use in the year. If you have a good enough project, you can get some of the money back.” Not only does solar provide the electricity necessary to run the sump pumps at the elementary school, according to Mr. Goffic, it was cost effective and is low maintenance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/1663962833843-U2FKCDBX8RRBDOE09NHK/QCC%2Bsecondary%2B-%2Bphoto.jpeg Renewable Haida Gwaii - GidG̲alang K̲uuyas Naay Secondary Solar Powered Schooling Currently one of the largest solar installations on Haida Gwaii, the GidGualang Kuuyas Naay Secondary (formerly the Queen Charlotte Secondary) has 84 solar panels. Installed in the spring of 2016, the 24 kW solar array has been offsetting some 20% of the school’s electricity. The lifespan for solar installations like this is approximately 30 years, and these panels are expected to pay themselves off within six years. The maintenance supervisor, Steve Goffic, who initiated the project did so because it is one way that the school can reduce its impacts on the planet. “We have obligations to the province to lower our carbon footprint. We can be as creative as we want with that responsibility.” Mr. Goffic aims to have another 80+ panels installed by 2020. Visit the school’s website to view solar productivity of this array. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/1663965151270-2SFIEN8WQ61EQH3LTREY/Screen+Shot+2022-09-23+at+1.31.56+PM.png Renewable Haida Gwaii - Jiigawaay Naay Unguu In 2017, Skidegate Band Council, in partnership with W Dusk Energy, installed a 385 photovoltaic (PV) solar panels at the Haida Heritage Centre at Kay Llnagaay. Elders from the community’s Skidegate Haida Immersion Program (SHIP) named the project Jiigawaay Naay Unguu which means “The Sun on Top of the House” in Xaayda Kil. As of August 19th, 2017, the state-of-the-art solar system began generating up to 100 kilowatts of renewable electricity. The electricity that this project creates will go directly into meeting the energy needs of the Haida Heritage Centre and any excess energy will flow back into the local electrical grid through the BC HYDRO NET METERING PROGRAM. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/1663962865477-KGPKD413SJTVCXJC5AI9/SKG%2BYC%2B-%2B2.jpeg Renewable Haida Gwaii - Hiit'aG̲an.iina K̲uuyas Naay Solar Powered Youth Centre Creating spaces for youth to see and experience solar energy was an important vision that came to life through a partnership between the Hiit'aGan.iina Kuuyas Naay and Swiilawiid. In November 2017, this 5.3kW solar array came online. With stunning ocean views from a traditionally structured Haida building, this array is expected to produce a significant portion of the youth center’s energy needs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/1663962867606-GC7LNKB3E0HQSPCAGXAC/YC%2Bsolar.jpeg Renewable Haida Gwaii - Old Massett Youth Centre Solar Powered Youth Centre Creating spaces for youth to see and experience solar energy was an important vision that came to life through a partnership between the Old Massett Youth Center and Swiilawiid. In November 2017, this 5.3kW solar array came online. With beautiful skylights and energy efficient air source heat pumps in the Old Massett Youth Center, this array is expected to produce a significant portion of the building’s energy needs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/1663963271191-HQXQPGCB1PJ66743WSB4/IMG_4459%2B-%2BMoresby%2BExplorers.jpeg Renewable Haida Gwaii - Moresby Explorers Rose Harbour Sustainable Living Society In 2019, in collaboration with Moresby Explorers, The Rose Harbour Sustainable Living Society, along with 50 volunteers, built an off grid building to provide visitors with food and shelter while they appreciate Gwaii Haanas. Almost all of the materials were sourced on Haida Gwaii. All of the power is renewable and a huge percentage of the food provided is grown in Rose Harbour. Thousands of people visit this site each year, which leaves a lasting impression of what can be achieved when non-renewable resources are limited. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/1663963281572-W8R0W90IMA4M51UQB2UF/Sign.jpg Renewable Haida Gwaii - Yourbrook Energy Systems Ltd. Kumdis Tidal Power Demonstration Project Yourbrook Energy Systems Ltd. is a privately owned and operated Canadian firm based in Haida Gwaii, BC. YES has developed and patented a tidal technology that combines pumped-storage hydroelectricity to ensure clean, reliable, and firm power generation. The north grid of Haida Gwaii {Masset DGS} generates 24,000,000 Kw annually, this equates to approximately 8 million liters of diesel consumed and 24,000 tonnes of GHG The Kumdis Tidal Power Demonstration Project (KTPDP) power generation plant, developed from the Front End Engineer Design (FEED) study will be a 500 KW plant that will reduce diesel consumption by 1,800,000 liters and GHG emissions 6600 tonnes annually. This project could potentially earn a profit of $750,000.00 per year selling power at $.30 /Kwh after expenses and cost of financing. The project will be part of the Haida Gwaii Clean Energy Plan to help meet targets for the reduction of consumption of fossil fuels in the generation of electricity. The creation of construction jobs as well as long term system maintenance jobs are a direct benefit to Haida Gwaii. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/1663962960486-YXQM01JI8UWJE8U49I2B/DJI_0626%2B-%2BJulien%2BBraun.jpeg Renewable Haida Gwaii - Council of the Haida Nation &amp; Misty Isles Economic Development Society Marine Debris Removal Initiative The Haida Gwaii Marine Debris Removal Initiative was a large scale beach clean-up program that was implemented with support from BC's Clean Coast Clean Waters Fund in 2021 and early 2022. Misty Isles Economic Development Society in partnership with the Council of the Haida Nation, received over $2.3 million to support marine debris removal initiatives across Haida Gwaii, with the objective of providing economic opportunities for the Islands amid impacts due to COVID-19, while advancing sustainability and monitoring objectives. The project also collaborated how possible with similar initiatives implemented by the Skidegate Band Council and Old Massett Village Council, coordinated by the Coastal First Nations/Great Bear Initiative. Through the project, nearly 90,000 kilos (200,000 lbs) of debris were removed from Haida Gwaii's shorelines, with 73% of that debris diverted from landfills through specialty recycling programs and local repurposing. These clean-ups happened in each region of Haida Gwaii, and clean-up crews covered approx. 360 km of shoreline. 41 different businesses were involved in the project, providing 144 jobs and 2000 work days to Islanders. Despite winter weather challenges, the community came together and ensured the project was a success. https://www.swiilawiid.org/directory daily 0.75 2022-05-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/1649637984137-60GXWJFR3AMTBGT900V2/Solar.png Directory - Solar Solar panels are a tried and tested product that convert sunlight into electricity. As the technology develops, it’s becoming more affordable and one of the most widely used renewable energy sources worldwide. Even with the temperate climate on Haida Gwaii, solar is a great option with little to no environmental impacts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/1651448587633-L0KLJNOHJZ4I9245H5A7/Geothermal.jpg Directory - Geothermal Geothermal power is a renewable energy that utilizes the hot water or steam beneath the earth’s surface. In areas of volcanic activity, the earth’s molten core naturally travels outward towards the planet’s cooler surface. Residential and commercial buildings can be heated and cooled by installation heat pump systems that utilize low temperature geothermal sources. Compared to fossil fuel sources, this is considered to be environmentally sustainable and has economic advantages with great potential in this part of the planet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/1649637975615-RISZ5IKSC44KCFU2OPLJ/WInd.png Directory - Wind Wind power is well developed and used around the world today. Turbines vary in design and size, and small-scale wind projects can operate with low environmental impacts. Like hydroelectric, reliability of wind energy varies by season so a secondary energy source is required, and wind turbines need maintenance, such as greasing and regular safety inspections. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62537a32bdeb34038f28bd63/1649637975601-0I0G60DWUP0K5XNS69T3/Tidal.png Directory - Tidal Tidal power is energy generated from the force in the ocean tidal currents and height differences between tides. Movement as the ocean rises and falls create tidal streams in the ocean water column. Power from tidal currents is strongest where the water is accelerated around narrows, shoals, or headlands. Although tidal energy is still considered a new technology, Haida Gwaii could be an ideal place to harness electricity from the power of the sea. A local, privately owned company was founded in 2010 with a vision of creating clean, economical, and reliable energy from tidal power here on Haida Gwaii. 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