Enbridge and RES Canada to Develop 99 MW Ontario Wind Project

November 21, 2009 – Vol.14 No.35

Enbridge and RES Canada to Develop 99 MW Ontario Wind Project.

Enbridge and Renewable Energy Systems Canada Inc. (RES Canada), an affiliate of RES Americas, have entered into a partnership to develop a 99 megawatt (MW) wind energy project near Chatham, Ontario.

The Talbot Wind Energy Project is expected to be completed in December 2010 and utilize 43 Siemens 2.3 MW wind turbines. Siemens will provide operations and maintenance services for the wind turbines under a five year, fixed price agreement. The project will deliver energy to the Ontario Power Authority under a Renewable Energy Supply (RES) 20-year power purchase agreement.

RES Americas has over 4,000 MW in construction projects, representing approximately 14 per cent of the U.S. wind energy capacity to date. RES Canada has been active since 2003, and brings RES' 25 years of wind experience to the Canadian wind industry. The Talbot Wind Energy Project marks RES Canada's arrival in the Canadian renewables market.

The Talbot Wind Energy project will complement Enbridge's growing portfolio of green energy assets including four existing wind power projects and one solar project, bringing Enbridge's combined capacity to 380 megawatts. Enbridge owns and operates Canada's largest natural gas distribution company, and provides distribution services in Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and New York State. Enbridge employs approximately 6,000 people, primarily in Canada and the U.S.

The partners expect the project will create an estimated 300 construction jobs and eight direct operation jobs. (11/19/09)

Links:

RES Americas
http://www.res-americas.com

Enbridge
http://www.enbridge.com

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Disclaimer, Forward-Looking or Safe Harbor Statement on original press release: Yes