Air quality in Akwesasne could be improved through increased use of renewable energy, and a reduction in the amount of fossil fuels burned in the area. The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Environment Division has launched a green building project to design a green building that will use less energy, and the Tribe and community members are looking at bringing electric utilities to Akwesasne in the way of solar energy, potentially entailing a solar farm or solar barn concept to provide low-cost, low-carbon energy with a potential to become self-sufficient and off the main grid.

Tribe: Saint Regis Mohawk

View Source Document: Climate Change Adaptation Plan for Akwesasne

Year: 2013

Climate Hazards

Air Quality
GHG Emissions

Assets

Infrastructure - Energy and Utilities

Types

Capacity Building: Programs
Capital Improvements