British Columbia Approves Nine Wind Projects to Expand Clean Energy Supply

The wind farms, expected to be operational by 2031, will boost electricity capacity by 8%, matching the output of the Site C dam, with significant First Nations ownership.

• The nine wind projects will collectively generate 5,000 gigawatt hours annually, enough to power 500,000 homes, and increase B.C.'s electricity supply by 8%.
• The projects represent $5-6 billion in private investment and will create approximately 2,000 construction jobs annually until completion by 2031.
• Eight of the nine projects will have 51% Indigenous equity ownership, advancing reconciliation and providing economic opportunities for First Nations communities.
• To expedite construction, the projects have been exempted from B.C.'s environmental assessment process, though First Nations partnerships and environmental protections will remain priorities.
• B.C. Hydro plans to issue new calls for private clean energy projects every two years to meet rising electricity demand driven by population growth, electrification, and industrial expansion.

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