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

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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

Project Documents