Port Dover and Nanticoke Wind Factsheet
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Fact Sheet | Port Dover & Nanticoke Wind Facility Details Fuel Type(s) Owned Capacity Location: Ontario, Canada Year Commissioned: 2013 105 MW Owned/Operated: 100/100 Wind Port Dover and Nanticoke Wind is located on 28,000 acres in • During construction, we worked closely with community Haldimand and Norfolk Counties, Ontario. The facility received its members throughout the archaeological process and Renewable Energy Approval (REA) from the Ontario Ministry of monitored the environmental impact. the Environment on July 17, 2012. • We continue to engage in post-construction wildlife monitoring in the area. Quick Facts Recent community support includes: • Facility comprised of 58 Vestas V-90 turbines • Dunnville Chamber of Commerce and MudCat Festival • Interconnection at Hydro One Switch Yard at Sandusk • Haldimand County Mayor’s Charity Gala Substation • Crime Stoppers – Haldimand, Norfolk & Tillsonburg, Inc • Six Nations Fire Fighters Gala Community Investment At Capital Power, we contribute to the communities in which we operate with the aim of building a sustainable future for all. We “Port Dover & Nanticoke Wind facility is unique due to a engage our neighbours, consider their interests and build real larger population living within the project area. One of my relationships. We aim to source supplies and services locally for most rewarding accomplishments has been representing our operations, as well as hire from the community. At Port Dover Capital Power within the community and building lasting and Nanticoke Wind: relationships.” • We employ 13 full-time staff on site, including 2 Capital Ashley Rafuse Power employees and 11 from Vestas who are responsible Site Manager for maintaining the turbines. • We pay approximately $351,000 in property tax each year, contributing annually to community tax bases, supporting the improvement of infrastructure, roadways, and community services. We give back where we live and work by supporting local organizations and our employees’ community participation through our corporate giving programs. • We have a Community Vibrancy Agreement with Haldimand County to provide annual funding for community initiatives over the life of our facility. • We completed Community Benefits Agreements with the Six Nations of the Grand River and the Haudenosaunee Confederacy Chiefs’ Council regarding our facility, including annual scholarships for Haudenosaunee youth at $10,000 per year for 20 years. Site Contact: 1-855-703-5005 | [email protected] capitalpower.com Updated: 10/08/19.