IntroductionNunavut Nukkiksautiit Corporation (NNC) is conducting a marine renewable energy (MRE) resource assessment for the Qikiqtani Region in Nunavut. The project aims to assess the MRE potential for the 13 hamlets in the Qikiqtani region from a social, technical, and environmental lens. It is part of a larger initiative to reduce diesel use and greenhouse gas emissions while improving energy security for Northern communities. TimelinesPhysical data collection for the envisioned project will take place in two distinct phases occurring in Summer 2021 and Summer 2022. The first phase will gather ocean/river current data and transects in five communities to assess the flow characteristics for MRE potential. The second phase will gather additional ocean/river current data over the entire open water season for the two communities determined to have the highest potential for MRE.Project MethodologyThe physical data collection component of the project includes the use/deployment of temporary equipment in open water areas. The equipment includes marine vessels, acoustic doppler current profilers (ADCP), vessel mounted ADCPs and other equipment (echo sounder and global positioning unit) to perform transect measurements.For the first phase of the physical data collection program, vessel mounted ADCPs and other equipment will be used to perform transect measurements in five communities to determine the flow characteristics and MRE potential. This will allow the project team to determine the two locations with the highest potential to be further investigated in the second phase.The second phase of the physical data collection program will deploy bottom mounted ADCPs in two of the highest potential areas to collect additional ocean/river current data over a longer time period. At the end of the data collection period, the equipment will be recovered.All data collected will be analyzed to determine the MRE resource potential and the findings will be included in a final report.Environmental, Social, & Wildlife InteractionThe equipment being deployed for the physical data collection phases of this project will have no environmental, social, or wildlife impacts. The equipment is both temporary and non-invasive and will therefore have no impact on the surrounding environment, the people, or the wild/marine life. Data ManagementAll data will be collected and analyzed for MRE potential. The results will be summarized and presented in a final report for the project. Raw and processed data will be stored in an electronic format and maintained by NNC.Local BenefitsThe physical data collection campaigns will be completed using locally hired vessels and crew members, with the campaigns being facilitated by qualified consultants. Results of the data collection campaigns will be shared with local stakeholders for review and determination of interest on future potential deployment of a hydrokinetic turbine. Distribution of ResultsAll results will be summarized and available for viewing through the final report for the overall project. This is expected to be completed by March 31, 2023.