Opinion: Wind power in B.C. — building more than just turbines

Last week, B.C. Hydro awarded electricity purchase agreements for four major wind projects, totalling 1,158 MW of capacity. These will deliver roughly 3,500 GWh of clean electricity annually — enough to power about 400,000 homes. Leading the pack is the 496 MW Nicola Wind Project, developed by Elemental Energy Renewables in partnership with the Upper Nicola Band. It will be the largest wind farm ever built in Canada. Read More