First Power is a joint project of Taylor Munro Energy Systems (TMES) and Centre for Integral Economics (CIE) designed to empower First Nations to gain access to and ownership of renewable energy. Our first work concentrates on solar thermal applications with an emphasis on remote First Nations and/or high impact demonstration projects.

• Build meaningful relationships and partnerships with leading First Nations who have community wide passion for renewable energy. Install high-quality, long lasting solar hot water technology (gearing up for other technologies...).
• Provide a customized and culturally appropriate training program to hand technology, eminence and jobs to community members.
• Demonstrate innovative training techniques based on "oral and demonstration learning" and work with industry leaders like CanSIA to build an oral exam track to assist First Nation and other learners in demonstrating trades expertise in a manner more appropriate and tied to culture.
• Document and celebrate the success stories of First Nation communities so that their success will lead the way for others through multi-media.
• Create funding, finance and funds that support First Nations in accessing capital to invest in renewable energy and autonomy.
Advance the policy arena through which First Nations access renewable technologies.

• In remote First Nation communities there will be drastic reduction in fossil fuel emissions.
• Improving the health of First Nation communities by reducing the release of particulates that cause asthma and other life-threatening illnesses.
• Creating "green collar jobs" tied to culture and tradition while creating community economic development in a fast growing, sustainable sector.
• Establishing Canadian First Nation communities as leaders in integrated energy solutions.
• Developing a 'Made in B.C.' model and providing greater market stimulus for renewable technologies.