Ambitious wind power project proposed for Nain, Labrador
A proposed state-of-the-art wind power project could reduce more than one-third of the diesel consumed by the town of Nain. Nain, like every community on the northern Labrador coast, isn’t connected to the electrical grid, and the 1,100 residents rely on diesel for power. Most recent figures from Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro, from 2018, indicate […]
Natural Forces driving renewables through community partnerships
A private, independent power producer with deep roots in the Maritimes is generating interest in renewable energy with its focus on small-scale wind, solar and hydro projects for communities and First Nations. Natural Forces, based in Halifax, has recently completed a single turbine project located near Richibucto, N.B., in partnership with the Pabineau First Nation. […]
Saint John Energy partnering with Halifax company on $60 million wind energy project
The CEO of Saint John Energy says the utility’s first-ever wind energy project will generate up to 16 per cent of its customer’s energy needs when it’s up and running in 2022. Saint John Energy announced on Wednesday that it is partnering with Halifax-based Natural Forces in a $60-million project that will see up to […]
Natural Forces provides an update on its Zonnebeke and Sukunka Wind Energy projects
Natural Forces, a private independent power producer that delivers renewable energy projects in partnership with local communities across Canada, provides an update on the construction of the Zonnebeke and Sukunka Wind Energy Projects. These two projects, each of which will have an installed capacity of 15 MW, are located on Crown land in the Peace […]
BC Hydro to proceed with five First Nations’ clean energy projects
BC Hydro today announced it plans to pursue negotiations for electricity purchase agreements with five First Nations’ clean energy projects through its Standing Offer and Micro Standing Offer programs. “Moving forward with the development of these energy projects is a step in the right direction in creating opportunities for First Nations in the province, while […]
Natural Forces driving BC wind
Canadian developer Natural Forces is proposing to build a pair of 15MW wind farms in the Peace River region of British Columbia. The Nova Scotia company plans to construct the Zonnebeke and Sukunka wind farms on adjoining Crown land sites south of Chetwynd, the developer told the Peace River Regional District Board. The projects are […]
More wind turbines coming to Pictou County
Wind4All Communities II Inc. announced Tuesday they have successfully closed their CEDIF Offering on March 3, having raised their maximum of $3,000,000 – all from Nova Scotia investors. “This is our third CEDIF to join the Wind4All family of companies, and it’s great to see the excitement and enthusiasm of Nova Scotian families wanting to […]
Nova Scotia’s Breezy Idea Puts Communities First
Tour the rolling countryside of Nova Scotia in the fall and it’s like driving right into a post card. The undulating hills are redolent with bright oranges and reds with the odd evergreen to change it up. Head west of Truro and not only do you get this scenic drive but you’ll find Nuttby Mountain […]