Project in Development
Higgins Mountain Wind
Project Overview
The Higgins Mountain Wind Farm Project is being developed in partnership with Sipekne’katik First Nation, Elemental Energy, and Stevens Wind. The project is strategically sited at one of the province’s windiest sites, directly adjacent to available interconnection capacity. The Higgins Mountain Wind Farm will bring significant local investment, jobs, and new clean electricity to the province, helping Nova Scotia transition from coal to renewable energy.
Environmental Assessment
On May 4th, 2023 the Higgins Mountain Wind Farm Project environmental assessment was approved by the Minister of Environment and Climate Change. To view the Project’s environmental assessment and the conditions of approval, please visit the Nova Scotia Department of Environment and Climate Change Website.
Location
Nova Scotia, Canada
Size
100 MW
Timing
Start of Construction 2023
Roles
Developer
Partner
QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions, comments or interests, please contact Elemental Energy’s team via the following:
development@elementalenergy.ca
1.604.648.6630
Project Location
Register For Higgins Mountain Wind Project Updates
Project Schedule
Early 2022
- Bid Project into Nova Scotia Rate Base Procurement
Mid-Late 2022
- Execute Power Purchase Agreement with Nova Scotia Power
- Submit Environmental Assessment to Nova Scotia Environment
Mid 2023
- Construction Begins
Mid-Late 2025
- Commercial Operations