Natural Forces Wind Inc.

Check out this first vessel carrying wind turbine components for the Neweg Energy Project, which has arrived at the Port of Saint John. Another major milestone in our journey towards a more sustainable future!!! 🎉🌿🌍

We are thrilled to announce the official start of construction for the Neweg Energy Project in New Brunswick, Canada! This 25.2 MW project, developed in partnership with the Mi’gmaq United Investment Network and Natural Forces, will bring sustainable and efficient energy solutions to the Atlantic region.

On May 15, 2024, we held a traditional blessing of the land ceremony to mark this important milestone. Representatives from MUIN, Natural Force, Énergie NB Power , MTI, and Indigenous Services Canada | Services aux Autochtones Canada were in attendance to celebrate the beginning of construction for this groundbreaking project. The ceremony was a beautiful reminder of the interconnectedness between nature and humanity, and we are grateful for the wisdom and guidance of the Mi'gmaq elders, Elder Donna, Elder Marsha, and Elder Gordon.

As we embark on this new chapter, we are excited to work hand-in-hand with our partners to ensure that the Neweg Energy Project is not only a source of clean energy but also a source of pride and empowerment for all involved. Together, we can create a more sustainable future for generations to come.

On this Earth Day, Natural Forces teamed up with the Nova Scotia Nature Trust to combat the invasive glossy buckthorn plant. Our team had a great time today working with Nova Scotia Nature Trust to remove invasive species from a conservation site in the Gaspereau area. Together, we can make a positive impact on the environment for future generations. Let's continue to work together to preserve the beauty of our planet. 🌎💚🌿

The ribbon-cutting event for the new Tesla Megapacks battery storage took place on March 11, 2024, marking a significant milestone as it is the first time First Nations have been involved in such a project. This highlights the potential for Indigenous communities to have a significant role in the shift toward clean energy. The project is a partnership between Tobique First Nations Neqotkuk, Saint John Energy, and Natural Forces, located at the Somerset substation in New Brunswick. This makes New Brunswick the battery storage leader (2nd in Atlantic Canada) with a 6.95 MW capacity, operated by Saint John Energy since December. We would also like to thank Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada. Congratulations to all involved in making this project a reality!

The newly announced Neweg Energy Project is set to pave the way for a sustainable energy future in New Brunswick.

Natural Forces is enthusiastic about supporting the Mi’gmaq communities in the Neweg Energy Project. This partnership will result in wind turbines being interconnected to the New Brunswick grid, which will mean 36,830 tCO2e/year less carbon in the air. The Neweg Energy Project brings First Nations, government, utilities, and private enterprises together, which is the key to unlocking the road to decarbonization. By working together, we are making progress towards a cleaner future while locking in the low cost of renewable energy.

The Neweg Energy Project will feature six state-of-the-art turbines with a combined annual energy production of nearly 100 GWh. We are very excited about this significant progress and the beneficial effects it will have on our environment and local communities.

For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/3vMOCQv

We had an amazing experience giving a tour of the Burchill Wind Project to the participants of the Smart Grid Innovation Network Canada during the Energy Innovation Forum 2023 with Saint John Energy

Smart Grid Innovation Network Canada collaborated with 8 leading national energy organizations: Canadian Nuclear Association, (Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA), Electricity Canada, Electricity Human Resources Canada, Energy Storage Canada, Natural Resources Canada, National Research Council Canada, Marine Renewables Canada, and QUEST Canada to champion the multi-sector national forum.

EIF 2023 fosters collaboration across the Canadian energy sector and continues to challenge accelerating the pace of change, and what it takes to unlock smart energy implementation.

Once again, thank you for joining us on this tour, and we look forward to showcasing the Burchill Wind Project's potential to transform the way we power our communities.

Natural Forces at the 2nd Annual Indigenous-Led Energy Symposium, organized by the North Shore Mi’kmaq Tribal Council!
Join us at our booth and immerse yourself in the wonders of renewable energy and its positive environmental impact. Drop by our booth to meet our passionate team of experts, who will guide you through our impressive portfolio of renewable energy projects. 🤝 Learn about the benefits of renewable energy, including reduced carbon emissions and long-term cost savings with our informative team and interactive displays.

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Natural Forces team came together for a day of team building and giving back to the community this fall! We volunteered at Hope Blooms, a local organization dedicated to empowering youth through gardening and entrepreneurship. 🌿The team spent the day helping out in their greenhouse, at the gardens and cleaning tea leaves. Our team got our hands dirty, learning about sustainable farming practices and the importance of local food production. 🌱
It was a fantastic reminder of the power of teamwork and how much we can achieve when we work together!

Thank you, Hope Blooms for allowing us to be part of your mission. We're grateful for the opportunity to give back and make a difference in the lives of these amazing young individuals. We can't wait to see the positive impact they'll continue to make in our community! 🌱🌻

Our incredible operation team conducting a quick rotor blade inspection of a Gaetz Brook Community wind turbine. It's amazing to be a part of the renewable energy industry, where every day brings us closer to a greener future. Let's continue working together for sustainability and harness the power of wind! 🌬️🌍✨

Happy National Indigenous People Day!
We're proud to recognize National Indigenous People Day and be part of this incredible partnership with First Nations communities around the Natural Forces' wind and solar projects. This partnership has enabled us to build green energy projects that respect the land and view our Indigenous partners as essential members of our team. We eagerly look forward to a successful journey of partnership and growth as we work together to create a sustainable and clean future for everyone!

At the grand opening of the Burchill Wind Project, the proud team gathered together for a team photo. The open skies were filled with the sight of giant white turbines producing clean, renewable energy.

It was such a pleasure to host you all at the Burchill Grand Opening event! Thank you for being part of the celebration and making it a success. Here are a few photos from the special day.

Congratulations to the Burchill Wind Project on the grand opening! We were happy to announce the commissioning of the project at today's grand opening. It's been a long journey, and we couldn't be more proud. Thank you to our partners Tobique First Nation and our contractors K-Line Construction Ltd. Irving Equipment Limited Northeast TCL Construction Pennecon ENERCON North America Gulf Operators Ltd Chris Martin, CRSP, and thank you, Saint John Energy.
Thank you, everyone, for coming to the Burchill Wind Project grand opening.

Right to Left: Wayne Long, Member of Parliament for John—Rothesay, Andrea Anderson-Mason, MLA Fundy the Isles Saint John West, Ryan Mitchell, President, and CEO of Saint John Energy, Robert Apold, Principal of Natural Forces, Kim Newman, Assistant Deputy Minister at Department of Aboriginal Affairs (on behalf of Arlene Dunn-Minister of Aboriginal Affairs for New Brunswick), Chief Ross Perley of Tobique First Nation (Neqotkuk) and Donna Noade Reardon, Mayor City of Saint John.

Learning about the power of renewable energy and the importance of sustainability! It's a cloudy day, but that's not stopping these enthusiastic students from Sunny Brae Middle School from touring the Wocawson Energy Project!

The Earth is what we all have in common—Wendell Berry, novelist.

Natural Forces team honoured Earth Day 2023 by cleaning up Rainbow Haven Beach! On this Earth Day, let's do something to help create a cleaner and better future.
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We are really honoured to have members of the U.S. Consulate General Halifax visit our Burchill Wind Project in Saint John, NB. Thank you, Ambassador David L. Cohen, General Consul Lyra Carr, and other members, for taking the time to visit one of our latest Atlantic wind projects and engage in a substantive discussion about green energy and the future. We would also like to thank Saint John Energy President and CEO Ryan Mitchell, Tobique First Nation Councillor Edwin Bernard, and Atlantica Centre for Energy President Michelle Robichaud for their valuable participation in this site tour.

Natural Forces caught up with Cam Di Giorgio and his colleagues from Stonebridge Financial Corporation for a wonderful lunch and learn session in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Thank you for sharing your project finance expertise with the Natural Forces team. Stonebridge is a Canadian financial services company that has arranged and funded 10 of our renewable energy initiatives to date, and we look forward to many more!

Happy International Women's Day to all our amazing women out there! As women are gaining greater influence and playing a larger role in the economic world, they are bringing new and creative ideas and innovations to every business sector.

Only one in five leadership roles in the energy sector are held by women, according to the World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Report 2022. And that's after 14 years of consecutive year-on-year increases, according to gender gap data from the International Energy Agency (IEA). Empowering and increasing the representation of women in the energy sector is essential to the transformation to a clean energy economy.

At Natural Forces, we are seeing amazing women transforming the world for the better, and we are really proud to be a part of it! Have a wonderful day, ladies!

𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐏𝐈𝐍! 🎊
The first turbine of the much-awaited Burchill Wind Farm is set to spin and generate the project’s first energy! Coming in clean and green, we are thrilled about the project’s progress. This is a watershed moment for Saint John Energy with the support of Tobique First Nation ENERCON North America Pennecon K-Line Construction Ltd. Irving Equipment Limited Gulf Operators Ltd Northeast TCL Construction and Chris Martin, CRSP.

Natural Forces team is extremely pleased and grateful to announce the approval of two proposed wind farms in Nova Scotia with the collaboration of 13 Mi'kmaw bands in the province through Wskijnu'k Mtmo'taqnuow Agency Ltd.

The Two proposed Projects:
The Benjamins Mill Wind Project
• Up to 28 turbines capable of producing 150 megawatts of energy.
• 13 kilometers southwest of Windsor, N.S.

The Westchester Wind Project
• Up to 12 turbines capable of producing 50 megawatts of energy.
•17 kilometers southeast of Oxford, N.S.

The wind projects are in a position to be commissioned by the end of 2025.

We would like to express our gratitude to the Government of Nova Scotia, Minister Tim Halman, our partners Wskijnu'k Mtmo'taqnuow Agency Ltd., the Natural Forces team, and all others that supported this project.

Sukunka & Zonnebeke Wind Energy Project in the midst of winter!! ⛰️ Saulteau First Nations and West Moberly First Nations.

A quick hi from our construction team from one of the Burchill wind turbines!

What a spectacular sight it is to see our Sukunka & Zonnebeke wind turbines towering amongst the majestic mountains of British Columbia! ⛰️

Engineering The Future!

We had the pleasure of educating Riverview Middle School and Salisbury Regional School students about renewable energy through a field trip to our Wocawson Energy Project in collaboration with the Center of Excellence Energy and NB Power / Énergie NB. Our incredible team used this experiential learning opportunity to educate the students about the development and operation of wind farms, as well as how safety is vital on construction sites.

Reach for the sky!

The long-awaited photo of our first turbine at the Burchill Wind Project is finally here! We are really thrilled to share these photos of a 200-meter tall tip-height turbine, which were shot by our incredibly enthusiastic construction team while they worked on our upcoming turbine installation. A huge thanks to our partners, Tobique First Nation, our contractors, Pennecon, Irving Equipment Limited, ENERCON North America, K -Line Construction Ltd., Northeast TCL Construction, and Gulf Operators Ltd, and to Saint John Energy

With the help of funding, Saskatchewan is one step closer to its goal of reaching 50% renewable electricity production by 2030.

The recent Pesâkâstêw solar farm project in the rural municipality of Weyburn will provide electricity to approximately 2,500 homes annually.

Learn more: http://www.pesakastewsolarproject.ca/

Rural Municipality of Weyburn No. 67
First Nations Power Authority
Natural Forces Wind Inc.
SaskPower

Natural Forces had the pleasure of hosting and welcoming the 2022 annual meeting of owners and operators of renewable energy projects in Atlantic Canada, organized by the Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA). This meeting's main objective was to exchange best practices and talk about common operational challenges in the sector. Similar annual gatherings are also hosted by CanREA in Western Canada, Ontario, and Quebec. We appreciate everyone who came for their involvement and thoughtful comments. We express our sincere appreciation to CanREA for planning this event and providing us with this wonderful chance to network with people from different organizations. For information on Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) upcoming events, visit https://lnkd.in/dxpxpDE

Onwards and upwards!!!

We're delighted to be installing the turbines at the Burchill Wind Project. Our construction team and contractors are making the most of the beautiful weather in Lorneville, New Brunswick, and are hoping that it will continue to be so. Thanks to our partners, Tobique First Nation, and all our contractors, and to Saint John Energy.

The first look at our Burchill Wind Farm blades. These 66.8 m blades travelled 4,751 km from Leixes, Portugal, including 9 days at sea, 2.5 hours from Bayside to Lorneville. These turbines are finally onsite, and we're just as excited as you are!

Saint John Energy | Tobique First Nation
Photo Credits: Jeff Roach