Joint Federal-Provincial Funding for Climate Action Projects in Newfoundland and Labrador

Strategic Insights -

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has announced a significant investment in climate action projects, with approximately $4.7 million in joint federal-provincial funding through the Low Carbon Economy Leadership Fund. This funding will support climate action initiatives in Gander, Grand Falls-Windsor, and the Gander International Airport Authority. The Town of Gander and the Town of Grand Falls-Windsor will receive significant funding for energy-efficient upgrades, including the redesign of ice plants, installation of thermal solar walls, and the replacement of oil heaters with heat pumps. The Gander International Airport Authority will also receive funding for energy-efficient upgrades and fuel switching, including the installation of a geothermal heat pump system and upgrades to the heating controls.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has committed to supporting climate action projects through the Climate Change Challenge Fund, with up to $19.9 million in funding.
  • The Town of Gander will receive over $794,000 from the Provincial Government and approximately $953,000 from the Government of Canada for energy-efficient upgrades.
  • The Town of Grand Falls-Windsor will receive approximately $253,000 from the Provincial Government and over $303,000 from the Government of Canada for various energy-efficiency upgrades.
  • The Gander International Airport Authority will receive approximately $926,000 from the Provincial Government and over $1.4 million from the Government of Canada for energy-efficient upgrades and fuel switching.
  • The Climate Change Challenge Fund is a competitive grant-based program that supports capital projects that lower greenhouse gas emissions.
  • Newfoundland and Labrador's Climate Change Challenge Fund is a joint federal-provincial funding initiative, with the federal government contributing up to $19.9 million through the Low Carbon Economy Leadership Fund.
  • The Town of Gander will also install heat pumps at the Public Works Depot, while the Town of Grand Falls-Windsor will make upgrades to the municipal building energy controls.

Statistics:

  • Approximately $4.7 million in joint federal-provincial funding has been committed to climate action projects in Gander, Grand Falls-Windsor, and the Gander International Airport Authority.
  • Over $1.4 million will be invested in the Gander International Airport Authority for energy-efficient upgrades and fuel switching.
  • Up to $19.9 million will be available through the Climate Change Challenge Fund, an increase from the previously announced total of $11.4 million.
  • $956,000 will be invested in the Town of Gander for the redesign of the Steele Community Centre ice plant, installation of a thermal solar wall, and heat pumps at the Public Works Depot.
  • The Provincial Government is contributing approximately $253,000 to the Town of Grand Falls-Windsor for energy-efficiency upgrades.

Sources:

  • "Government of Newfoundland and Labrador News Release: Minister Davis Announces Joint Federal-Provincial Funding for Climate Action Projects in Gander and Grand Falls-Windsor" (n.d.)
  • "Low Carbon Economy Leadership Fund" (n.d.)
  • "Climate Change Challenge Fund" (n.d.)
  • "Government of Canada: Low Carbon Economy Leadership Fund" (n.d.)