Paulatuk’s long road to 100-percent renewable energy – Cabin Radio

May 27, 2024

This week, Paulatuk will host a course on community energy systems as the hamlet tries to reach 100 percent renewables.

The course, from May 27 to 30, was co-developed by the community and Yukon University. It will cover the basics of how energy systems in isolated diesel communities work, while teaching people about Paulatuk’s energy priorities and the types of jobs that may arise locally as the community moves to develop a wind project.

The intention is to build capacity and spark interest around many aspects of renewable energy, said Grace Nakimayak, clean energy coordinator for the Paulatuk Energy Working Group, which has been spearheading the community’s work on renewables.

“We’re really trying our best to expose our youth, our homegrown people,” Nakimayak said. The hope is that youth will go away to pursue training and come back home to a job in the energy sector.