Project Benefits

A central focus of the project during development, construction, and operations is to ensure that as much local labour, services, and materials are used as possible. It is anticipated that if the project is built, it will create a number of direct and indirect benefits for various stakeholders and First Nations communities. The project will have a positive impact on local businesses and will result in employment opportunities in addition to tax revenue for municipal, provincial, and federal governments.

A share of project revenues will be used to support local community groups and underrepresented communities in the province. Additionally, over its 25 year lifetime, the Project will contribute more than $22.5 million in tax revenues to its host municipality. That is an average of more than $900,000 per year.

With respect to the environment and climate change, the project is expected to significantly offset carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Nova Scotia’s current electricity production and will produce enough power for up to 33,000 homes.

The project will provide specific benefits for a few underrepresented groups, including First Nations, women, and African Nova Scotians. The Proponent has partnered with Glooscap First Nation (GFN) on this project and will also be working with Women in Renewable Energy (WiRE) and Scotian Winds of Change (WoC) to provide additional benefits to the underrepresented groups.          
    

For more information on the partnership with GFN, please visit here »