Harnessing the Wind
In 2014, the Henvey Inlet First Nations - through its subsidiary Nigig Power Corporation - partnered with Pattern Development to jointly develop the 300 MW Henvey Inlet Wind project. This project is a one-of-a-kind venture - it is both the largest wind project in Ontario, as well as the largest First Nations wind partnership project in Canada.
Construction on the Henvey Inlet Wind project began in 2017 and will continue into early 2019. The project is bringing hundreds of jobs to the community and will have a significant, positive impact on the Georgian Bay area's local economy.
Key Facts:
- More than 800 on-site jobs during peak construction activity
- Over $10 million spent directly into the local economy every year
- Once operational in 2019, annual clean energy production equal to the needs of 100,000 Ontario homes
- More than 20 permanent jobs on-site to operate and maintain the facility
- More than 100 indirect jobs through expansion of Henvey Inlet Band programs and services
- Long-term, stable revenue for Henvey Inlet First Nation
Wind Energy Benefits
Wind energy is one of the cleanest and most reliable energy sources. Every day, in more than 80 countries around the world, turbines are harnessing the wind's power and transforming it into the energy we need to run our devices and heat our homes. There are a number of benefits associated with this incredible technology, including:
- Wind power is safe, clean and reliable
- Wind power stimulates local and regional economies
- Wind energy projects create local jobs
- It benefits the environment and helps us fight climate change
- Wind projects are compatible with mixed land use