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Energy Efficiency and Renewable Upgrades for a Historic Museum Complex

APPLICANT TYPE

Non-profit organization

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.