Wind Farm

• B.C. to create ‘one stop shop’ for renewable energy project permitting, regulation

  The B.C. government intends to pass legislation this spring to bring permitting and regulation of new renewable energy projects under the BC Energy Regulator (BCER).

  Economy

  Feb 6
  
• Nova Scotia government says wind farms key to meeting 80 per cent renewables goal

  The province announced its latest environmental approval today for 20 turbines in the Melvin Lake wind farm, about 30 kilometres northwest of Halifax.

  Environment

  Jan 27
  
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• Nova Scotia wind project with 17 turbines receives $118-million federal loan

  A 17-turbine wind farm in central Nova Scotia is receiving a $118-million low-interest loan from a federal Crown corporation.

  Environment

  Sep 25, 2024
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• Large wind power project in Cardston County cancelled: ‘Pretty big blow’

  Reeve of Cardston County disappointed with TransAlta decision to cancel wind farm and says province is to blame.

  Canada

  May 5, 2024
• Group seeking court review of approval for wind farm project in northern Nova Scotia

  A volunteer group in northern Nova Scotia says it is requesting a judicial review of the province’s decision last month to approve a wind farm in the Wentworth Valley.

  Canada

  Jun 8, 2023
• N.S. approves wind farm, but federal officials worry project would kill at-risk birds

  A 13-turbine wind farm is worrying federal officials, who say there isn't enough information about what impact the project will have on endangered birds.

  Canada

  May 10, 2023
• Proposed N.S. wind farm could have deadly toll on migrating birds, expert says

  John Kearney says the whirring blades of a proposed 13-turbine wind farm in Nova Scotia may cut greenhouse gases, but the risks they pose to migrating birds are too high.

  Canada

  Apr 19, 2023
• Southern Alberta residents concerned over proposed wind farm

  According to TransAlta, it's now transitioning from a proposed to "mid-stage" project, in the process of stakeholder engagement and consultation.

  Environment

  Feb 17, 2023
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• Calgary-based Enbridge announces completion of France’s first offshore wind farm

  The company said it's pleased to see the Saint-Nazaire wind farm come online at a time when the global energy crisis is underscoring the importance of reliable, secure energy.

  Economy

  Nov 23, 2022
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• How Summerside — and Prince Edward Island — are leading the energy revolution in Canada

  From wind farms to giant solar parks, big things are happening in Summerside, PEI, a city on the East Coast of Canada with a can-do attitude

  Environment

  Jul 28, 2022