Non-profit organization
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Upgrades for a Historic Museum Complex
APPLICANT TYPE
STREAM
Mitigation
FOCUS AREA
Buildings
FUNDING ROUND
Round 2
STATUS
Completed
PROJECT TIMELINE
Aug 2024 – Dec 2025
AWARDED FUNDING
$96,301
PROJECT COSTS
$131,569
REGION
Valley
APPLICANT
Société Historique Acadienne
de Pubnico Ouest
DESCRIPTION
Société Historique Acadienne de Pubnico Ouest completed a series of green improvements across its museum complex to enhance energy efficiency, reduce operating costs, and strengthen climate resilience. The organization installed heat pumps and a solar array, along with broader energy-efficiency retrofits, to create a more comfortable environment for visitors and volunteers while better protecting historic structures and heritage artifacts from climate-related stresses. These upgrades position the museum as a regional leader in environmental stewardship and support a transition to more sustainable and financially-resilient operations.