August 15, 2024 – Several electricity projects in Nova Scotia will benefit from their share of over $192 million in funding from Natural Resources Canada’s Smart Renewables & Electrification Pathways (SREP) and Electricity Predevelopment programs.

Benjamin Mill Wind LP will see $25 million to deploy a 33.6-MW wind energy project near Windsor, built in partnership with Natural Forces and Wskijnu’k Mtmo’taqnuow Agency (WMA), the corporate body wholly owned by the 13 Mi’kmaq bands in Nova Scotia.

“The vision of WMA is to create a brighter, more sustainable future for our communities through economic opportunities and partnerships, including significant renewable energy initiatives,” said Crystal Nicholas, WMA president and interim GM. “Together, we are building a cleaner, more reliable and affordable energy grid that will benefit generations to come.”

$117.6 million is on its way to Nova Scotia Power Inc. for the installation of three 50-MW, 200-MWh battery energy storage systems in Bridgewater, Spider Lake and White Rock, as well as grid modernization. This includes funding from SREP’s Electrification Pathways Program, as well as Electricity Predevelopment Program.

(This funding builds on previous funding announced by Canada Infrastructure Bank in February 2024.)

Higgins Mountain Wind Farm LP is receiving $25 million to deploy a 100-MW wind energy project on Higgins Mountain. It will be built in partnership with Elemental Energy Renewables Inc., Sipekne’katik First Nation, and Stevens Wind.

$25 million will go to Wedgeport Wind Farm LP to deploy an 84-MW wind energy project in the municipality of the District of Argyle, built in partnership with Elemental Energy Renewables Inc. and Sipekne’katik First Nation and Stevens Wind.

“Elemental Energy, along with our partners—Sipekne’katik First Nation and Stevens Wind—is proud to support Nova Scotia’s plan to aggressively reduce greenhouse gas emissions while contributing clean, affordable and renewable electricity for the benefit of all Nova Scotians,” said Jamie Houssian, principal.

Canada’s $4.5-billion Smart Renewables & Electrification Pathways program was designed to “significantly reduce emissions and create sustainable jobs by continuing to support the deployment of grid modernization, energy storage and renewables in every region”.