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Arviat

The name Arviat comes from arviq, the Inuktitut name for bowhead whale. The community (population 2500 roughly) is on the western shore of Hudson Bay, north of Churchill, Manitoba. Arviat’s land and waters are rich in wildlife. The McConnell River Migratory Bird Sanctuary, south of town, is full of thousands of nesting waterfowl. In the fall, beluga whales are frequently seen in the bays around town and caribou are often spotted near the community. Arviat is a diverse community where traditional knowledge and values are maintained in harmony with practical economic development. The Inuktitut language remains very strong among residents.

Infrastructure in the Canadian Arctic is being affected by climate change impacts such as permafrost thaw, coastal erosion, and changing temperatures and precipitation patterns.  With this in mind, the Standards Council of Canada established the Northern Infrastructure Standardization Initiative (NISI), which creates standards that are specific to infrastructure in the north

Nunavut communities must work towards building their capacity to withstand impacts from climate change.

The Nunavut Climate Change Centre is devoted to including Nunavut communities in their projects and outreach.  Over the last few years, we have had the opportunity to visit multiple communities including Rankin Inlet, Arviat and Cape Dorset.

Residual Heat System installed at the Angmak Elementary School in Arviat

Retrofit measures:
LED Tube Retrofits
LED Screw In Lamps
New LED Fixtures (Exterior)
Lighting Controls
Appliance Replacement
Programmable Thermostat Installation
Domestic Water Retrofits
Building Envelope Sealing

Residual Heat System installed at the Co-op Hotel of Arviat

Retrofits measures:
LED Tube Retrofits
New LED Fixtures (Interior)
New LED Fixtures (Exterior)
Lighting Controls
Programmable Thermostat Installation
Building Envelope Sealing

Retrofit measures:
LED Tube Retrofits
New LED Fixtures (Interior)
LED Screw In Lamps
Programmable Thermostat Installation
Building Envelope Sealing

Residual Heat System installed at the Nunavut Arctic College in Arviat

Retrofits measures:
LED Tube Retrofits
New LED Fixtures (Exterior)
Removable Valve Covers
Programmable Thermostat Installation
Domestic Water Retrofits
Building Envelope Sealing

Retrofit measures:
LED Tube Retrofits
LED Screw In Lamps
New LED Fixtures (Exterior)
Lighting Controls
Removable Valve Covers
Programmable Thermostat Installation
Domestic Water Retrofits
Building Envelope Sealing

Improve fuel efficiency by replace aging fuel generators in Arviat

Retrofit measures:
LED Tube Retrofits
New LED Fixtures (Interior)
LED Screw In Lamps
New LED Fixtures (Exterior)
Lighting Controls
Removable Valve Covers
Appliance Replacement
New Building Automation System Installation
Domestic Water Retrofits
Building Envelope Sealing

10 residential assessments
4 commercial assessments
1 Community Energy Public Presentation

Retrofits measures:
LED Tube Retrofits
New LED Fixtures (Interior)
LED Screw In Lamps
New LED Fixtures (Exterior)
Gym Lighting Redesign (LED)
Lighting Controls
AHU VAV Conversion / Demand Control
Removable Valve Covers
New Building Automation System Installation
Boiler System Controller Installation
Domestic Water Retrofits

Retrofit measures:
LED Tube Retrofits
New LED Fixtures (Interior)
New LED Fixtures (Exterior)
Lighting Controls
Parking Receptacle Control
Programmable Thermostat Installation
Building Envelope Sealing

Residual Heat System installed at the New Senior High School in Arviat

Retrofit measures:
LED Tube Retrofits
New LED Fixtures (Interior)
Removable Valve Covers
Building Envelope Sealing

Residual Heat System installed at the New Senior High School in Arviat

Retrofit measures:
LED Tube Retrofits
New LED Fixtures (Interior)
Removable Valve Covers
Building Envelope Sealing

Residual Heat System installed at the Nunavut Arctic College in Arviat

Retrofits measures:
LED Tube Retrofits
New LED Fixtures (Exterior)
Removable Valve Covers
Programmable Thermostat Installation
Domestic Water Retrofits
Building Envelope Sealing

Retrofit measures:
LED Tube Retrofits
LED Screw In Lamps
New LED Fixtures (Exterior)
Lighting Controls
Removable Valve Covers
Programmable Thermostat Installation
Domestic Water Retrofits
Building Envelope Sealing

Residual Heat System installed at the Qitikliq High School of Arviat

Retrofit measures:
LED Tube Retrofits
New LED Fixtures (Interior)
LED Screw In Lamps
New LED Fixtures (Exterior)
Gym Lighting Redesign (LED)
Lighting Controls
AHU VAV Conversion / Demand Control
Removable Valve Covers
Appliance Replacement
New Building Automation System Installation
Boiler System Controller Installation

Retrofit measures:
LED Tube Retrofits
New LED Fixtures (Interior)
LED Screw In Lamps
New LED Fixtures (Exterior)
Lighting Controls
Removable Valve Covers
Controls Recommissioning (Controls Contractor Scope)
Domestic Water Retrofits
Building Envelope Sealing

Retrofits measures:
LED Tube Retrofits
New LED Fixtures (Interior)
LED Screw In Lamps
New LED Fixtures (Exterior)
Gym Lighting Redesign (LED)
Lighting Controls
AHU VAV Conversion / Demand Control
Removable Valve Covers
New Building Automation System Installation
Boiler System Controller Installation
Domestic Water Retrofits

Retrofit measures:
LED Tube Retrofits
New LED Fixtures (Interior)
New LED Fixtures (Exterior)
Lighting Controls
Parking Receptacle Control
Programmable Thermostat Installation
Building Envelope Sealing

Residual Heat System installed at the Co-op Hotel of Arviat

Retrofits measures:
LED Tube Retrofits
New LED Fixtures (Interior)
New LED Fixtures (Exterior)
Lighting Controls
Programmable Thermostat Installation
Building Envelope Sealing

Retrofit measures:
LED Tube Retrofits
New LED Fixtures (Interior)
LED Screw In Lamps
Programmable Thermostat Installation
Building Envelope Sealing

EcoENERGY provided funding for District Heating Systems installed on QEC power plants in Iqaluit, Arviat, Baker Lake and Rankin Inlet.

Retrofit measures:
LED Tube Retrofits
New LED Fixtures (Interior)
LED Screw In Lamps
New LED Fixtures (Exterior)
Gym Lighting Redesign (LED)
Lighting Controls
Variable Flow Pumping
Removable Valve Covers
Controls Recommissioning (Controls Contractor Scope)
Domestic Water Retrofits
Building Envelope Sealing

Solar photovoltaic system on the Arviat recreation centre

EcoENERGY provided funding for District Heating Systems installed on QEC power plants in Iqaluit, Arviat, Baker Lake and Rankin Inlet.

Retrofit measures:
LED Tube Retrofits
New LED Fixtures (Interior)
LED Screw In Lamps
New LED Fixtures (Exterior)
Gym Lighting Redesign (LED)
Lighting Controls
Variable Flow Pumping
Removable Valve Covers
Controls Recommissioning (Controls Contractor Scope)
Domestic Water Retrofits
Building Envelope Sealing

Residual Heat System installed at the Qitikliq High School of Arviat

Retrofit measures:
LED Tube Retrofits
New LED Fixtures (Interior)
LED Screw In Lamps
New LED Fixtures (Exterior)
Gym Lighting Redesign (LED)
Lighting Controls
AHU VAV Conversion / Demand Control
Removable Valve Covers
Appliance Replacement
New Building Automation System Installation
Boiler System Controller Installation

Retrofit measures:
LED Tube Retrofits
New LED Fixtures (Interior)
LED Screw In Lamps
New LED Fixtures (Exterior)
Lighting Controls
Removable Valve Covers
Controls Recommissioning (Controls Contractor Scope)
Domestic Water Retrofits
Building Envelope Sealing

Residual Heat System installed at the Angmak Elementary School in Arviat

Retrofit measures:
LED Tube Retrofits
LED Screw In Lamps
New LED Fixtures (Exterior)
Lighting Controls
Appliance Replacement
Programmable Thermostat Installation
Domestic Water Retrofits
Building Envelope Sealing

Residual Heat System installed at the Co-op Hotel of Arviat

Retrofits measures:
LED Tube Retrofits
New LED Fixtures (Interior)
New LED Fixtures (Exterior)
Lighting Controls
Programmable Thermostat Installation
Building Envelope Sealing

Retrofit measures:
LED Tube Retrofits
New LED Fixtures (Interior)
LED Screw In Lamps
Programmable Thermostat Installation
Building Envelope Sealing

Residual Heat System installed at the Nunavut Arctic College in Arviat

Retrofits measures:
LED Tube Retrofits
New LED Fixtures (Exterior)
Removable Valve Covers
Programmable Thermostat Installation
Domestic Water Retrofits
Building Envelope Sealing

Retrofit measures:
LED Tube Retrofits
LED Screw In Lamps
New LED Fixtures (Exterior)
Lighting Controls
Removable Valve Covers
Programmable Thermostat Installation
Domestic Water Retrofits
Building Envelope Sealing

Improve fuel efficiency by replace aging fuel generators in Arviat

Retrofit measures:
LED Tube Retrofits
New LED Fixtures (Interior)
LED Screw In Lamps
New LED Fixtures (Exterior)
Lighting Controls
Removable Valve Covers
Appliance Replacement
New Building Automation System Installation
Domestic Water Retrofits
Building Envelope Sealing

Solar photovoltaic system on community garage in Arviat

Improve fuel efficiency by replace aging fuel generators in Arviat

Retrofit measures:
LED Tube Retrofits
New LED Fixtures (Interior)
LED Screw In Lamps
New LED Fixtures (Exterior)
Lighting Controls
Removable Valve Covers
Appliance Replacement
New Building Automation System Installation
Domestic Water Retrofits
Building Envelope Sealing

Residual Heat System installed at the Angmak Elementary School in Arviat

Retrofit measures:
LED Tube Retrofits
LED Screw In Lamps
New LED Fixtures (Exterior)
Lighting Controls
Appliance Replacement
Programmable Thermostat Installation
Domestic Water Retrofits
Building Envelope Sealing

Improve fuel efficiency by replace aging fuel generators in Qikiqtarjuarq

Residual Heat System installed at the New Senior High School in Arviat

Retrofit measures:
LED Tube Retrofits
New LED Fixtures (Interior)
Removable Valve Covers
Building Envelope Sealing

Residual Heat System installed at the Nunavut Arctic College in Arviat

Retrofits measures:
LED Tube Retrofits
New LED Fixtures (Exterior)
Removable Valve Covers
Programmable Thermostat Installation
Domestic Water Retrofits
Building Envelope Sealing

Retrofit measures:
LED Tube Retrofits
LED Screw In Lamps
New LED Fixtures (Exterior)
Lighting Controls
Removable Valve Covers
Programmable Thermostat Installation
Domestic Water Retrofits
Building Envelope Sealing

Residual Heat System installed at the Qitikliq High School of Arviat

Retrofit measures:
LED Tube Retrofits
New LED Fixtures (Interior)
LED Screw In Lamps
New LED Fixtures (Exterior)
Gym Lighting Redesign (LED)
Lighting Controls
AHU VAV Conversion / Demand Control
Removable Valve Covers
Appliance Replacement
New Building Automation System Installation
Boiler System Controller Installation

Retrofit measures:
LED Tube Retrofits
New LED Fixtures (Interior)
LED Screw In Lamps
New LED Fixtures (Exterior)
Lighting Controls
Removable Valve Covers
Controls Recommissioning (Controls Contractor Scope)
Domestic Water Retrofits
Building Envelope Sealing

Retrofits measures:
LED Tube Retrofits
New LED Fixtures (Interior)
LED Screw In Lamps
New LED Fixtures (Exterior)
Gym Lighting Redesign (LED)
Lighting Controls
AHU VAV Conversion / Demand Control
Removable Valve Covers
New Building Automation System Installation
Boiler System Controller Installation
Domestic Water Retrofits

Retrofit measures:
LED Tube Retrofits
New LED Fixtures (Interior)
New LED Fixtures (Exterior)
Lighting Controls
Parking Receptacle Control
Programmable Thermostat Installation
Building Envelope Sealing

10 residential assessments
4 commercial assessments
1 Community Energy Public Presentation

Retrofits measures:
LED Tube Retrofits
New LED Fixtures (Interior)
LED Screw In Lamps
New LED Fixtures (Exterior)
Gym Lighting Redesign (LED)
Lighting Controls
AHU VAV Conversion / Demand Control
Removable Valve Covers
New Building Automation System Installation
Boiler System Controller Installation
Domestic Water Retrofits

Retrofit measures:
LED Tube Retrofits
New LED Fixtures (Interior)
New LED Fixtures (Exterior)
Lighting Controls
Parking Receptacle Control
Programmable Thermostat Installation
Building Envelope Sealing

Residual Heat System installed at the New Senior High School in Arviat

Retrofit measures:
LED Tube Retrofits
New LED Fixtures (Interior)
Removable Valve Covers
Building Envelope Sealing

Solar photovoltaic system on the Arviat recreation centre

EcoENERGY provided funding for District Heating Systems installed on QEC power plants in Iqaluit, Arviat, Baker Lake and Rankin Inlet.

Retrofit measures:
LED Tube Retrofits
New LED Fixtures (Interior)
LED Screw In Lamps
New LED Fixtures (Exterior)
Gym Lighting Redesign (LED)
Lighting Controls
Variable Flow Pumping
Removable Valve Covers
Controls Recommissioning (Controls Contractor Scope)
Domestic Water Retrofits
Building Envelope Sealing

Residual Heat System installed at the Qitikliq High School of Arviat

Retrofit measures:
LED Tube Retrofits
New LED Fixtures (Interior)
LED Screw In Lamps
New LED Fixtures (Exterior)
Gym Lighting Redesign (LED)
Lighting Controls
AHU VAV Conversion / Demand Control
Removable Valve Covers
Appliance Replacement
New Building Automation System Installation
Boiler System Controller Installation

Retrofit measures:
LED Tube Retrofits
New LED Fixtures (Interior)
LED Screw In Lamps
New LED Fixtures (Exterior)
Lighting Controls
Removable Valve Covers
Controls Recommissioning (Controls Contractor Scope)
Domestic Water Retrofits
Building Envelope Sealing

Residual Heat System installed at the Angmak Elementary School in Arviat

Retrofit measures:
LED Tube Retrofits
LED Screw In Lamps
New LED Fixtures (Exterior)
Lighting Controls
Appliance Replacement
Programmable Thermostat Installation
Domestic Water Retrofits
Building Envelope Sealing

Residual Heat System installed at the Co-op Hotel of Arviat

Retrofits measures:
LED Tube Retrofits
New LED Fixtures (Interior)
New LED Fixtures (Exterior)
Lighting Controls
Programmable Thermostat Installation
Building Envelope Sealing

Retrofit measures:
LED Tube Retrofits
New LED Fixtures (Interior)
LED Screw In Lamps
Programmable Thermostat Installation
Building Envelope Sealing

Residual Heat System installed at the Co-op Hotel of Arviat

Retrofits measures:
LED Tube Retrofits
New LED Fixtures (Interior)
New LED Fixtures (Exterior)
Lighting Controls
Programmable Thermostat Installation
Building Envelope Sealing

Retrofit measures:
LED Tube Retrofits
New LED Fixtures (Interior)
LED Screw In Lamps
Programmable Thermostat Installation
Building Envelope Sealing

EcoENERGY provided funding for District Heating Systems installed on QEC power plants in Iqaluit, Arviat, Baker Lake and Rankin Inlet.

Retrofit measures:
LED Tube Retrofits
New LED Fixtures (Interior)
LED Screw In Lamps
New LED Fixtures (Exterior)
Gym Lighting Redesign (LED)
Lighting Controls
Variable Flow Pumping
Removable Valve Covers
Controls Recommissioning (Controls Contractor Scope)
Domestic Water Retrofits
Building Envelope Sealing

Solar photovoltaic system on community garage in Arviat

Improve fuel efficiency by replace aging fuel generators in Arviat

Retrofit measures:
LED Tube Retrofits
New LED Fixtures (Interior)
LED Screw In Lamps
New LED Fixtures (Exterior)
Lighting Controls
Removable Valve Covers
Appliance Replacement
New Building Automation System Installation
Domestic Water Retrofits
Building Envelope Sealing

Residual Heat System installed at the Angmak Elementary School in Arviat

Retrofit measures:
LED Tube Retrofits
LED Screw In Lamps
New LED Fixtures (Exterior)
Lighting Controls
Appliance Replacement
Programmable Thermostat Installation
Domestic Water Retrofits
Building Envelope Sealing

Improve fuel efficiency by replace aging fuel generators in Qikiqtarjuarq

Residual Heat System installed at the New Senior High School in Arviat

Retrofit measures:
LED Tube Retrofits
New LED Fixtures (Interior)
Removable Valve Covers
Building Envelope Sealing

Residual Heat System installed at the Nunavut Arctic College in Arviat

Retrofits measures:
LED Tube Retrofits
New LED Fixtures (Exterior)
Removable Valve Covers
Programmable Thermostat Installation
Domestic Water Retrofits
Building Envelope Sealing

Retrofit measures:
LED Tube Retrofits
LED Screw In Lamps
New LED Fixtures (Exterior)
Lighting Controls
Removable Valve Covers
Programmable Thermostat Installation
Domestic Water Retrofits
Building Envelope Sealing

Residual Heat System installed at the Nunavut Arctic College in Arviat

Retrofits measures:
LED Tube Retrofits
New LED Fixtures (Exterior)
Removable Valve Covers
Programmable Thermostat Installation
Domestic Water Retrofits
Building Envelope Sealing

Retrofit measures:
LED Tube Retrofits
LED Screw In Lamps
New LED Fixtures (Exterior)
Lighting Controls
Removable Valve Covers
Programmable Thermostat Installation
Domestic Water Retrofits
Building Envelope Sealing

Improve fuel efficiency by replace aging fuel generators in Arviat

Retrofit measures:
LED Tube Retrofits
New LED Fixtures (Interior)
LED Screw In Lamps
New LED Fixtures (Exterior)
Lighting Controls
Removable Valve Covers
Appliance Replacement
New Building Automation System Installation
Domestic Water Retrofits
Building Envelope Sealing

10 residential assessments
4 commercial assessments
1 Community Energy Public Presentation

Retrofits measures:
LED Tube Retrofits
New LED Fixtures (Interior)
LED Screw In Lamps
New LED Fixtures (Exterior)
Gym Lighting Redesign (LED)
Lighting Controls
AHU VAV Conversion / Demand Control
Removable Valve Covers
New Building Automation System Installation
Boiler System Controller Installation
Domestic Water Retrofits

Retrofit measures:
LED Tube Retrofits
New LED Fixtures (Interior)
New LED Fixtures (Exterior)
Lighting Controls
Parking Receptacle Control
Programmable Thermostat Installation
Building Envelope Sealing

Residual Heat System installed at the New Senior High School in Arviat

Retrofit measures:
LED Tube Retrofits
New LED Fixtures (Interior)
Removable Valve Covers
Building Envelope Sealing

Solar photovoltaic system on the Arviat recreation centre

EcoENERGY provided funding for District Heating Systems installed on QEC power plants in Iqaluit, Arviat, Baker Lake and Rankin Inlet.

Retrofit measures:
LED Tube Retrofits
New LED Fixtures (Interior)
LED Screw In Lamps
New LED Fixtures (Exterior)
Gym Lighting Redesign (LED)
Lighting Controls
Variable Flow Pumping
Removable Valve Covers
Controls Recommissioning (Controls Contractor Scope)
Domestic Water Retrofits
Building Envelope Sealing

Residual Heat System installed at the Qitikliq High School of Arviat

Retrofit measures:
LED Tube Retrofits
New LED Fixtures (Interior)
LED Screw In Lamps
New LED Fixtures (Exterior)
Gym Lighting Redesign (LED)
Lighting Controls
AHU VAV Conversion / Demand Control
Removable Valve Covers
Appliance Replacement
New Building Automation System Installation
Boiler System Controller Installation

Retrofit measures:
LED Tube Retrofits
New LED Fixtures (Interior)
LED Screw In Lamps
New LED Fixtures (Exterior)
Lighting Controls
Removable Valve Covers
Controls Recommissioning (Controls Contractor Scope)
Domestic Water Retrofits
Building Envelope Sealing

Residual Heat System installed at the Qitikliq High School of Arviat

Retrofit measures:
LED Tube Retrofits
New LED Fixtures (Interior)
LED Screw In Lamps
New LED Fixtures (Exterior)
Gym Lighting Redesign (LED)
Lighting Controls
AHU VAV Conversion / Demand Control
Removable Valve Covers
Appliance Replacement
New Building Automation System Installation
Boiler System Controller Installation

Retrofit measures:
LED Tube Retrofits
New LED Fixtures (Interior)
LED Screw In Lamps
New LED Fixtures (Exterior)
Lighting Controls
Removable Valve Covers
Controls Recommissioning (Controls Contractor Scope)
Domestic Water Retrofits
Building Envelope Sealing

Retrofits measures:
LED Tube Retrofits
New LED Fixtures (Interior)
LED Screw In Lamps
New LED Fixtures (Exterior)
Gym Lighting Redesign (LED)
Lighting Controls
AHU VAV Conversion / Demand Control
Removable Valve Covers
New Building Automation System Installation
Boiler System Controller Installation
Domestic Water Retrofits

Retrofit measures:
LED Tube Retrofits
New LED Fixtures (Interior)
New LED Fixtures (Exterior)
Lighting Controls
Parking Receptacle Control
Programmable Thermostat Installation
Building Envelope Sealing

Residual Heat System installed at the Co-op Hotel of Arviat

Retrofits measures:
LED Tube Retrofits
New LED Fixtures (Interior)
New LED Fixtures (Exterior)
Lighting Controls
Programmable Thermostat Installation
Building Envelope Sealing

Retrofit measures:
LED Tube Retrofits
New LED Fixtures (Interior)
LED Screw In Lamps
Programmable Thermostat Installation
Building Envelope Sealing

EcoENERGY provided funding for District Heating Systems installed on QEC power plants in Iqaluit, Arviat, Baker Lake and Rankin Inlet.

Retrofit measures:
LED Tube Retrofits
New LED Fixtures (Interior)
LED Screw In Lamps
New LED Fixtures (Exterior)
Gym Lighting Redesign (LED)
Lighting Controls
Variable Flow Pumping
Removable Valve Covers
Controls Recommissioning (Controls Contractor Scope)
Domestic Water Retrofits
Building Envelope Sealing

Solar photovoltaic system on community garage in Arviat

Improve fuel efficiency by replace aging fuel generators in Arviat

Retrofit measures:
LED Tube Retrofits
New LED Fixtures (Interior)
LED Screw In Lamps
New LED Fixtures (Exterior)
Lighting Controls
Removable Valve Covers
Appliance Replacement
New Building Automation System Installation
Domestic Water Retrofits
Building Envelope Sealing

Residual Heat System installed at the Angmak Elementary School in Arviat

Retrofit measures:
LED Tube Retrofits
LED Screw In Lamps
New LED Fixtures (Exterior)
Lighting Controls
Appliance Replacement
Programmable Thermostat Installation
Domestic Water Retrofits
Building Envelope Sealing

Improve fuel efficiency by replace aging fuel generators in Qikiqtarjuarq