EASTERN KINGS PHASE II
​WIND FARM PROJECT


Project Contact:  Spencer Long [902-218-9453][[email protected]]
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​Project Milestones
Civil Work Completed in 2024:
All foundations completed in November 2024
Site access roads and laydown areas now complete in preparation for turbine component arrivals. 
Final touchup required near foundation bases in Spring 2025.  
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Project Update (2025 Planned Work):

2025 Winter Site work: 
Limited to above ground powerlines work.  
Turbine Arrival and installation:
The Corporation is working with contractors and Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (“DTI”) staff to assist with trucking route planning and the necessary modifications to allow the large turbine components to be transported safely. Figure 1 illustrates
the proposed route currently being finalized.
Turbine components will be arriving at the Georgetown Port on three separate vessels with details provided in table 1 showing the expected arrival windows, component types and timelines for off-loading. The vessels will be offloaded to an interim storage location in
Georgetown to release the vessels and avoid docking charges. Components will then be trucked from Georgetown directly to the project site in Eastern Kings. Experienced contractors will be used to safely transport turbine components while minimizing disruptions and impacts to roadways and in some cases will make use of vehicle escorts and traffic flow professionals. All activity must be approved and permitted by DTI.

Turbine installation activities are planned for July-September and will involve the use of large heavy lift cranes.  

Substation Construction:
Late spring/summer of 2025.  

Wind Farm Commissioning target: 
October 2025

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Eastern Kings II Background Information
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​​​Project Update (October 3rd 2024):
Site Work:
  • Civil road construction continues.  Elmira road access into Turbine 1,2,3,6,7 pads now have shale base down and compacted with gravel being brought in over the next few weeks. 
  • Crews focusing on roads into Turbine 4/T5 now. 
  • Pad 1 turbine site is being prepped for the arrival of the batch plant setup over the next 1-2 weeks.   
  • The number of trucks hauling shale loads is expected to be greatly reduced over the next 1-2 weeks as crews complete road base construction.  All culverts are now installed.  
  • Traffic signage has been installed and if there are any concerns or feedback from the public, please contact Project Manager, Spencer Long (902-218-9453 // [email protected]) 
 T4/T5 Wetland re-delineation
  • After reviewing field delineators re-assessment report from August 2024 and exploring options to re-align the road, Dept. Environment, as the regulator determined that the cleared area and access into T4/T5 could continue to be used, however, a compensation would be required based on the unexpected wetland area impacted.  This compensation amount was based on 2.52Acres and is paid into a provincial wetland fund.  Compensation is used by the province to fund wetland creation, reconstruction, restoration or replacement.  
Turbine Foundations
  • Crews are currently completing rebar and concrete forms on the 7 foundations.  T6 and T7 are complete and ready for concrete. 
  • Concrete foundation pouring is expected to take place between October 15th and November 15th for all seven turbines.

Collector System
  • Purchase orders being made currently for long lead items required for the above ground power lines which are expected to be constructed this fall 2024 – progress continues on this project task.    
 
Environmental Management Committee
  • Meeting #2 booked for October 24th @ 10:30am - Eastern kings community center  

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​​​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.

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​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
  • Updated setback maps and wind plant development area
  • Additional details on landowner and community compensation structures 
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 
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 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) 
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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 
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"Red Triangle" Boundary 
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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.   
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​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/)
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PEI Energy Corporation
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Eastern Kings Wind Farm
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