EDF Renewables announces the signature of a PPA with the IESO for its Romney Wind Energy Centre

TORONTO, Ontario (April 14, 2016) : EDF Renewables Inc., a subsidiary of EDF Energies Nouvelles, today announced the signature of a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) for a total of 60 megawatts (MW) of wind energy. Selected by the IESO in the Large Renewable Procurement I Request for Proposal (“LRP I RFP”), this renewable energy project represents a strategic partnership between EDF Renewables and the Aamjiwnaang First Nation.

The Romney Wind Energy Centre is situated on more than 10,000 acres of privately-owned land in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent and the Town of Lakeshore. Comprised of up to 20 wind turbines, the project is estimated to create local benefits of approximately $3.6 million over the lifetime of the project in community initiatives and property taxes and will create around 200 jobs during the construction phase.

Construction of the project is planned to begin in Summer 2018, following the receipt of all required provincial and municipal permits; commercial operation is expected in 2019. EDF Renewables Inc. will continue to engage locally with the community, First Nations and other key stakeholders throughout the development process.

“Following EDF Renewables’ positive experience engaging and working with First Nations and local communities as partners in various jurisdictions across Canada, we’ve expanded this model in Ontario through a partnership with Aamjiwnaang First Nation for the Romney Wind Energy Centre,” said Cory Basil, Vice President of Development for EDF Renewables. “In addition, the Municipality of Chatham-Kent has the option to acquire an equity interest in the project. This is a great opportunity to create renewable power on a large scale for the Province, working together with the communities involved,”

Basil adds, “Our success is the result of the combined effort of each individual on our team and our partners and we are proud to help Ontario deliver its clean energy strategy.”

Chief of Aamjiwnaang First Nation Chris Plain says, “We are seeking to put forth a new development model thinking out of the box that will maximize the economic benefit to the First Nation for future generations to come. Our experience having a long-standing development corporation with a thriving industrial park built on long-term relationships and partnerships has shown us that when we focus on the benefits that we can bring to our partners, we can achieve success as our partners succeed.”

Chatham-Kent Mayor Randy Hope also commented, saying, “The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is very proud to once again stand as a leader in Ontario’s sustainable future and we look forward to the development of the Romney Wind Energy Centre. We worked closely with EDF Renewables to ensure that the interests of the municipality were front and center and we’re happy to say that they cooperated with us openly and honestly every step of the way.”

Contact:
EDF Renewables inc: Fabiola Oribe ▪ 514-397-9997 ext 202 ▪ Fabiola.Oribe@edf-en.ca
EDF Renewables Sandi Briner ▪ 858-521-3525 ▪ Sandi.Briner@edf-en.ca ▪ EDF Renewables

ABOUT EDF EN CANADA INC.: EDF Renewables, a subsidiary of EDF Energies Nouvelles, is a market leader in renewable energy, with more than 1,600 MW of wind and solar power facilities in service or under development. Headquartered in Toronto and Montreal, EDF Renewables employs an integrated approach to project development covering all aspects from conception to commissioning through to generation and long term operations. The subsidiary offers financial strength, technological innovation and an emphasis on service. EDF Renewables draws on the market expertise of EDF Renewable Energy, EDF Energies Nouvelles’ U.S. subsidiary. EDF Energies Nouvelles is 100% owned by the EDF Group. www.edf-energies-nouvelles.com www.edf-en.ca Aamjiwnaang, formerly known as Chippewas of Sarnia First Nation, are located on the shores of St. Clair River. To learn more about the Aamjiwnaang First Nation, please visit www.aamjiwnaang.ca

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