mmended Energy Policies for Nunavut Nunavut is currently powered almost solely by 25 stand alone, inefficient and old diesel generating stations in remote hamlets across the nearly 2 million km2 territory. However, there is light at the end of the tunnel. With significant wind, solar and hydro resources and a population that is becoming increasingly educated and passionate about climate change and energy efficiency every day, the future of clean energy in Nunavut is promising. The Government of Nunavut introduced key energy conservation and efficiency, alternative energy, education, and resource development policies through The Ikummatiit Energy Strategy [1] in September 2007. The success of the energy efficiency tools such as the Arctic …show more content…
As observed in southern climates, development of sustainable transportation policies is more difficult than those directed at electricity [2]. The goal for the percentage of energy use in transportation supplied from renewable sources is then lower than that for electricity, at 20% renewables by 2025. It is believed that the successful implementation of the interdisciplinary policies presented in this report will allow Nunavut to not only meet but exceed these …show more content…
Much of this energy is used in the transportation of food from other provinces and countries. Even with food subsidies, over two thirds of Nunavummiut lack food security – access to safe, economical, and sufficient nutrition. On average, food in Nunavut is 88% more expensive than the Canadian average [4]. This lack of food security not only places a financial burden on families in Nunavut, but often restricts the ability of Nunavummiut to contribute fully to society by obtaining a high school diploma and working a full time job. Three suggested policies are targeted at improving food security and reducing transportation energy usage in