Renewing what’s possible

Finavera has four projects in the windy Peace Region—three at Tumbler Ridge
and one at Chetwynd — which will generate 300 MW of electricity annually, sufficient to power 75,000 homes. They represent an $800-million investment, built out one per year over the next four years, says Finavera Renewables CEO Jason Bak. The fact that Finavera’s head office moved from Ireland to Vancouver in 2005 is a testament to the potential of this sustainable source. “B.C.’s excellent wind resource and existing hydro storage and transmission infrastructure means the province is poised for huge growth in wind energy,” says Bak.