Environmental & Social Attributes
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Project Benefits

Environmental Benefits
  • Zero GHG (Green House Gas) emissions
  • No pollution or wastes created
  • Displaces energy produced by "brown" (oil, gas & coal) sources
  • Energy produced from a renewable resource (rainwater)
  • Small environmental footprint (no dams or reservior)
  • Low visual impact
  • Little impact on fish, vegetation, bird or wildlife habitat

    Social and Economic Benefits

  • Creates economic activity remote areas
  • Project co-ownership opportunities created for First Nations
  • Business venture opportunities created for First Nations and local communities
  • Employment opportunities created for First Nations and local communities
  • Local tax revenue generated
  • Construction and long term jobs created
  • Helps reduce British Columbia's reliance on electricity imports from Alberta and the U.S.
     
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