A University of Waterloo study says bringing solar and wind energy to Canada's remote Arctic communities is not only possible and environmentally beneficial, but it will also mean big savings. (WWF-Canada)The findings, which follow an earlier pre-feasibility study released in June, were shared at WWF-Canada's Arctic Renewable Energy Summit in Iqaluit. Millions saved by going greenIn some communities, using hybrid renewable energy options like wind and solar power could mean millions of dollars in savings. In some communities, using hybrid renewable energy options like wind and solar power could mean millions of dollars in savings. Rankin Inlet has been investigating renewable energy options since the early 1980s, but the projects never came to fruition.

Source: CBC News September 17, 2016 09:56 UTC