The First Nations Electricity Program (FNEP) is administered jointly by New Relationship Trust (NRT) and BC Hydro. Successful applicants will enter into a funding agreement with NRT and an Electricity Purchase Agreement with BC Hydro.
About the First Nations Electricity Program
In 2023, the B.C. Government gave NRT a $140 million endowment to expand the B.C. Indigenous Clean Energy Initiative and further support small-scale, First Nations-led clean energy projects that address growing power demand while limiting the impact on BC Hydro ratepayers.
NRT is an Indigenous-led non-profit organization based in B.C. since 2006. It has distributed funding to First Nations communities across B.C. to advance governance, economic development, education, clean energy, food sovereignty, and long-term self-determination.
Learn more
Learn more about the FNEP at an information session hosted by Mahikan Management on behalf of BC Hydro and NRT. See NRT's First Nations Electricity Program for details and registration.
The initial proposed FNEP design is outlined in a 2024 discussion paper [PDF] and engagement summary [PDF] available on the B.C. Government website.