According to UN estimates, there are 1.2 billion people without regular access to electricity grids. A Government of Canada (NRCAN, 2011) reports 251 remote communities that primarily rely on diesel, of which there are some 80 in British Columbia. Many of these communities are indigenous. Diesel is expensive and has negative impacts on the environment and health. 

CERG REPORT AND NEWS STORIES 

• New article by Feyza Sahinyazan, SFU Business prof, on renewable mini grids
  
• A SHARED Future: Interview with Dr. Anil (Andy) Hira, Simon Fraser University on BC's Utilities Commission Report, Indigenous Utilities Regulation Inquiry.
• Why B.C. should reopen clean energy opportunities for Indigenous communities.
• Towards a Positive Sum Regulation of Indigenous Utilities in BC  

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