About AKI Energy

Aki Energy works with Manitoba First Nations to reduce energy costs through smart, cost effective investments in renewable energy. Aki Energy provides hands-on training to local tradespeople, ensuring that the project creates local employment and long term economic development opportunities. Aki Energy works with First Nations to provide technical expertise, financing development and project management to make sure the project stays on track and on budget. We only work with technologies that are currently cost effective - meaning that they will save communities money from day one. 

What is Geothermal Energy?

There is a source of free warmth – and it’s right in our backyards. Geothermal energy is a clean, renewable source of energy that uses the stable temperature of the earth to heat and cool buildings.  

1. Geothermal energy works by installing approx. 1000 feet of pipes under the frost line in the area surrounding the building. The pipe can be installed horizontally or vertically. Fluid is pumped through the pipes in a closed loop system.

2. The fluid contained in the pipes collects the relative heat from the ground and moves it to a heat exchanger inside your house. 

3. In the winter the relative warmth from the earth is converted by a heat pump into warm air that is circulated through the house.

4. In the summer, the opposite occurs. Heat is taken from the house and replaced by the cool temperatures from the earth. 

5. Warm or cool air is circulated through your home, just the same as with a standard furnace.

To date, Aki Energy has installed over 3 million dollars in renewable energy technologies in partnership with Manitoba First Nations. Watch the videos below to learn more about our geothermal energy partnerships with Peguis First Nation and Fisher River Cree Nation, as well as a look at what installing Geothermal Systems look like in action.

If your community is interested in learning more about how renewable energy can reduce energy bills and create jobs, get in touch with us.