Project:
Burchill Wind Energy
Saint John Energy has accepted a proposal by developer Natural Forces to build a wind energy project in the Spruce Lake Industrial Park. Public consultations have begun.
Project Overview
Saint John energy has partnered with Natural Forces to build Saint John’s first wind energy project in Spruce Lake Industrial Park. Five years of wind data from the site supports wind development in the area. This project will help us diversify our electricity mix by providing more local, renewable energy to our customers without negatively impacting rates.
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Estimated Project Milestones
Burchill Wind Project operational in 2022.
A wind energy project can take up to 4 years to build.
January 2019: Request for Proposals issued
March 2019: Proponents shortlisted
Summer 2019: Natural Forces Selected as Developer
Summer 2019-21: Environmental assessments & community consultations
2021: Construction begins
2022: Commissioning & operations
as wind energy is one of the lowest-cost options for new energy generation on the market
in the region will create jobs
our reliance on imported energy sources
renewable wind energy reduces greenhouse emissions
the Smart Grid eco-system in New Brunswick
the Province’s Climate Change Action and Renewable Energy Plans
Next Steps
Natural Forces will design, build, own, and operate the wind farm and Saint John Energy will buy the energy.
It is estimated that Natural Forces will invest about $60M in constructing up to 10 turbines that will generate up to 42MW of renewable energy at maximum output.
The project is anticipated to create about 100 jobs during contruction.
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Burchill Progress and Updates
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