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Project Milestones
Project Update (October 3rd 2024): Site Work:
Collector System
Environmental Management Committee
Project Update (March 10th 2020): On November 1st, 2019, a special permit application to construct the proposed 30 MW (7 Turbine) wind farm was submitted to the Rural Municipality of Eastern Kings for consideration. In addition, the Environmental Impact Assessment was submitted to the Provincial Department of Environment, Water and Climate Change on October 23rd, 2019 for review. A supplemental report related to bird and bat studies was also submitted on December 16th, 2019. These permitting milestones are expected to be decided on in coming weeks as we support the review process and continue to work with key stake-holders. While the project currently awaits approval from the municipal, provincial and federal government levels, we remain optimistic about the project and our ability to manage environmental protection and renewable power generation. PEI Energy Corporation has also proposed a development agreement structure to the Rural Municipality of Eastern Kings which is currently under review. While the specific details of the agreement are still being negotiated, they are conditional on receiving the necessary approvals from all levels of government. PEI Energy Corporation’s proposed development agreement will benefit the community and will provide Eastern Kings with long-term, stable financial support from renewable power generation. Please do not hesitate to contact Spencer Long (902-218-9453 // [email protected]) should you have any questions or concerns. Update documents related to the Environmental Impact Assessment process can be found here: https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/eia Notice of Public Meeting November 19th , 2019 [5:30-8:00 pm] Eastern Kings Community Centre – 85 Munn’s Rd, Kingsboro The PEI Energy Corporation has filed an Environmental Impact Assessment with the Province for expansion of the Eastern Kings Wind Farm. An Environmental Impact Statement is available for viewing on the PEI Department of Environment, Water and Climate Change website at https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/eia A public information session will be held at the Eastern Kings Community Centre, 85 Munn’s Road, Kingsboro, from 5:30 - 8:00 PM on Tuesday November 19, 2019, with an overview of the proposal presented at 6:00 PM. Written comments on the proposed project will be accepted at this information session and for a period of 30 days following the information session. Written comments should be directed to Mr. Dale Thompson, Environmental Assessment Officer, PEI Department of Environment, Water and Climate Change, PO Box 2000, Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8 or [email protected] . Notice of Public Meeting July 31, 2019 [7:00 pm] Eastern Kings Community Centre – 85 Munn’s Rd, Kingsboro "Preliminary Application from PEI Energy Corp. has been received for the proposed expansion and development of a 30mw Wind Farm Development in the Rural Municipality of Eastern Kings. In compliance with Subdivision and Development Bylaw 13.2.4 as part of the ‘Special Permit’ review process, council is soliciting input from residents on the proposed Preliminary Development Application. Given the scope and complexity of the project, this will be the first meeting. PEI Energy Corporation, Frontier Power Systems (Project Management Services) and Wood Group (Providing Environmental Assessments) to be present to offer information and answer questions. | ||||
Project Background
The PEI Energy Corporation (PEIEC) is currently planning the development of its next wind farm in 2020. This project will consist of the construction of 6-8 turbines with a capacity of approximately 30 MW and is a key recommendation in the Provincial Energy Strategy. While the exact location of the wind farm is currently being evaluated, PEIEC has been focused on Eastern Kings, with Irishtown and Skinner’s Pond as potential alternatives.
Eastern Kings – Expansion
The PEI Energy Corporation has an existing wind farm development in Eastern Kings and has been operating 10 turbines capable of producing 30 MW since 2006. The Corporation is currently proposing 6-8 additional turbines with a capacity of approximately 30 MW in a development area south of the existing wind farm at East Point.
Project Background
The PEI Energy Corporation (PEIEC) is currently planning the development of its next wind farm in 2020. This project will consist of the construction of 6-8 turbines with a capacity of approximately 30 MW and is a key recommendation in the Provincial Energy Strategy. While the exact location of the wind farm is currently being evaluated, PEIEC has been focused on Eastern Kings, with Irishtown and Skinner’s Pond as potential alternatives.
Eastern Kings – Expansion
The PEI Energy Corporation has an existing wind farm development in Eastern Kings and has been operating 10 turbines capable of producing 30 MW since 2006. The Corporation is currently proposing 6-8 additional turbines with a capacity of approximately 30 MW in a development area south of the existing wind farm at East Point.
2016-2019 |
Project Planning |
2016-2017 |
Development of Provincial Energy Strategy |
June 15th 2017 |
Eastern Kings community public meeting |
2018 |
Initiated wind resource evaluations and environmental assessments at three potential sites. |
January 29th 2019 |
PEI Energy Corp. presented to the Eastern Kings Community Council to ascertain community interest. |
May 14th 2019 |
Update presentation provided to the Eastern Kings Community Council
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May 21st 2019 |
PEI Energy Corp. present for Special Council meeting – Open to public |
June 10th 2019 |
Submission of preliminary special development permit to the Eastern Kings Community Council |
June 14th 2019 |
Landowner engagement - Option for easement agreements |
July 31st 2019 |
Public meeting as per section 13.2 (4) related to submission of preliminary special development permit. |
October 23rd 2019 |
Submission of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) to Dept. of Environment |
November 1st 2019 |
Submission of Special Development Application to the Rural Municipality of Eastern Kings |
November 19th 2019 |
Public meeting related to EIA |
As renewable energy generation continues to grow globally, PEI Energy Corporation is dedicated to continuously improving the manner in which we develop and grow PEI’s renewable energy sector. Transparent communication and early engagement with key project stakeholders is critical to the successful development of PEI’s next wind farm. With some environmental impact studies taking up to two years to complete prior to construction, PEI Energy Corporation requires extensive pre-planning before any wind farm site is finalized.
PEI Energy Corporation cannot proceed with any wind development project without receiving all the appropriate environmental approvals as required by the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act and any applicable provincial regulations laid out in the Province of Prince Edward Island's Environmental Act and associated regulations.
The Rural Municipality of Eastern Kings By-laws (Wind Development)
The Rural municipality of Eastern Kings has incorporated wind development into the official community plan.
http://www.easternkings.ca/official-plan.html
PEI Energy Corporation’s proposed development in the Rural Municipality of Eastern Kings will abide by all applicable by-laws.
http://www.easternkings.ca/bylaws.html
Preliminary Development Application
A wind development of this size will involve numerous activities in parallel and some sense of landowner and community interest must be well understood prior to making large investment and business decisions (ie. Turbine Procurement). Final turbine locations will be constrained by regulated setbacks, the participating land base and any additional constraints arising from the environmental studies. PEIEC , with the submission of a preliminary development application, aims to bridge that gap in providing as much information as possible as we continue our development planning.
Proposed Community and Landowner Compensation
Total landowner’s compensation pool - 2.5% Gross Revenue
▪Turbine compensation (10,000-13,000$/year)
▪Secondary compensation (1H*, 4000-5500$/year)
▪Tertiary compensation (1H*-4H**, 2000-3000$/year)
▪Easement compensation (250-500$/ha per year)
*1H = Total height of the proposed turbine (170-180m)
**4H = Four times the height of the proposed Turbines (680-720m)
Community compensation offer of - 0.75%-1.25% Gross Revenue [$75,000-125,000] per year
Tax income to the municipality from existing wind farm ~$24,000/year
Tax income to the municipality from proposed expansion ~$20,000-25,000/year
PEI Energy Corporation cannot proceed with any wind development project without receiving all the appropriate environmental approvals as required by the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act and any applicable provincial regulations laid out in the Province of Prince Edward Island's Environmental Act and associated regulations.
The Rural Municipality of Eastern Kings By-laws (Wind Development)
The Rural municipality of Eastern Kings has incorporated wind development into the official community plan.
http://www.easternkings.ca/official-plan.html
PEI Energy Corporation’s proposed development in the Rural Municipality of Eastern Kings will abide by all applicable by-laws.
http://www.easternkings.ca/bylaws.html
Preliminary Development Application
A wind development of this size will involve numerous activities in parallel and some sense of landowner and community interest must be well understood prior to making large investment and business decisions (ie. Turbine Procurement). Final turbine locations will be constrained by regulated setbacks, the participating land base and any additional constraints arising from the environmental studies. PEIEC , with the submission of a preliminary development application, aims to bridge that gap in providing as much information as possible as we continue our development planning.
Proposed Community and Landowner Compensation
Total landowner’s compensation pool - 2.5% Gross Revenue
▪Turbine compensation (10,000-13,000$/year)
▪Secondary compensation (1H*, 4000-5500$/year)
▪Tertiary compensation (1H*-4H**, 2000-3000$/year)
▪Easement compensation (250-500$/ha per year)
*1H = Total height of the proposed turbine (170-180m)
**4H = Four times the height of the proposed Turbines (680-720m)
Community compensation offer of - 0.75%-1.25% Gross Revenue [$75,000-125,000] per year
Tax income to the municipality from existing wind farm ~$24,000/year
Tax income to the municipality from proposed expansion ~$20,000-25,000/year
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Process
"Red Triangle" Boundary
The environmental impact assessment associated with the 2006 wind farm development in East Point involved a study and report by Cambpell and Whittam 2005 which defines a red triangle area seen above.
“Based on results of fall migration studies and observations of local birders, the area of greatest risk to birds within the proposed turbine array is the entire area east of East Lake to the tip of the point. While this result is based primarily on fall migration studies, it is unlikely that information gathered during winter, spring or summer studies will contradict this.”
As a result of these studies and findings, wind farm turbine locations were altered to minimize their potential effects on migratory birds. No turbines were erected inside the perimeter of the red triangle in 2006 and PEI Energy Corporation continues respect this boundary with any future turbine locations to be erected outside of this perimeter. In addition to field studies which began in 2018, radar monitoring equipment will also be used to study the 2019 fall migratory period. PEI Energy Corporation is committed to performing pre- and post-construction monitoring and may be required to alter our preliminary plans as was done in 2006.
“Based on results of fall migration studies and observations of local birders, the area of greatest risk to birds within the proposed turbine array is the entire area east of East Lake to the tip of the point. While this result is based primarily on fall migration studies, it is unlikely that information gathered during winter, spring or summer studies will contradict this.”
As a result of these studies and findings, wind farm turbine locations were altered to minimize their potential effects on migratory birds. No turbines were erected inside the perimeter of the red triangle in 2006 and PEI Energy Corporation continues respect this boundary with any future turbine locations to be erected outside of this perimeter. In addition to field studies which began in 2018, radar monitoring equipment will also be used to study the 2019 fall migratory period. PEI Energy Corporation is committed to performing pre- and post-construction monitoring and may be required to alter our preliminary plans as was done in 2006.
Additional Information
+Canadian Wind Energy Association - Wind Facts - (https://canwea.ca/wind-facts/why-wind-works/)
+Canadian Wind Energy Association - Land Use - (https://canwea.ca/communities/property-values/)
+Canadian Wind Energy Association - Wind Facts - (https://canwea.ca/wind-facts/why-wind-works/)
+Canadian Wind Energy Association - Land Use - (https://canwea.ca/communities/property-values/)
Past Presentations
| peiec_ekcc_discussion190514_final.pdf |
| peiec_ekcc_discussion190129_final.pdf |