Westland Resources - Kitselas

Bioenergy for Kitselas - Community Survey

The Kitselas Housing department is looking into building a bioenergy facility in Gitaus that could create electricity and heat for new buildings or provide a back-up power supply. The facility would burn wood waste, which would otherwise be discarded. The facility may also generate by-products that could be sold for a profit, such as biochar which is used by gardeners to enhance soil.

The positive benefits of the bioenergy facility would produce another form of consistent energy for Gitaus; create additional jobs; and provide a self-sustained form of energy.

The project is funded by Strategic Partnerships Initiative’s Northern and Remote Forests Biomass Initiative administered by the Natural Resources Canada’s Indigenous Forestry Initiative Program.

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* 1. We have been working on this project for a few years. Have you seen our posts on Facebook?

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* 2. Have you seen our posts in the Kitselas Connects newsletter?

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* 3. Are you worried about energy sustainability at Gitaus?

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* 4. How do you feel about bioenergy (burning wood waste to make energy) as an additional form of renewable energy for Kitselas in Gitaus?

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* 5. How do you feel about a bioenergy facility being built in Gitaus close to the community?

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* 6. What is most important to you when it comes to moving forward with a bioenergy facility (click all choices that matter to you):

The facility contributes to community energy sustainability (e.g., we can produce some of our own electricity or heat for new houses or other administrative buildings in Gitaus).

The facility provides jobs and economic opportunities to Kitselas Members and in our community.

The cost of heating and electricity does not increase.

The facility makes better use of our forest resources and turns waste wood into something valuable.

The facility makes money by selling products that can be sold for a profit.

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* 7. Are you interested in learning more about bioenergy and making this project a success? Let us know if you would like to be part of our team and a Community Champion for the project. If you are interested, please enter your first and last name and email or phone number below and we will get in touch with more information.

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* 8. If you would like to be entered into the raffle to win a Biolite Stove or a $50 grocery gift card, please provide your contact information here:

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