A pair of First Nations in the North have signed 30-year electricity purchase deals for wind farm projects.
The Stellat’en First Nation and Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. have signed an electricity purchase agreement with BC Hydro for the electricity to be generated by the Nithi Mountain wind project.
“We have been governing our territory in accordance with the Yinka Dene legal tradition for a millennium said,” Stellat’en Chief Robert Michell.
“The Nithi Mountain Wind Project is anchored by the Yinka Dene’s core values and beliefs. Collaborations like this showcase to the world how the Yinka Dene can participate competitively and meaningfully. At the same time, strengthening our cultural values and environmental stewardship objectives while boosting the province’s GDP.”
“We thank Stellat’en First Nation for their trust and collaboration on the Nithi Mountain Wind Project,” said Innergex President and CEO Michel Letellier.
“Partnering with the Stellat’en First Nation, we are proud to advance a project that delivers lasting economic and environmental benefits to the region and honouring the land and values of the Yinka Dene people. This milestone reflects the strenght of our development portfolio, and our shared commitment to advancing British Columbia’s energy transition.”
The Nithi Mountain wind project is being developed in close collaboration with First Nations in the area, and is expected to create around 150 job opportunities.
It’s scheduled for commercial operations in 2030, and is estimated to provide enough renewable electricity to power approximately 60,000 homes.
The West Moberly First Nations and Innergex have also signed an electricity purchase agreement with BC Hydro for the electricity to be produced by the Stewart Creek wind project.
This project is also expected to create 150 jobs and generate enough electricity to power 60,000 homes.
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