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Featuring 10 turbines, it will provide 42MW of power, and supply 15% of Saint John’s energy, which will be purchased by Saint John Energy at a set price.                                                                                                    \n    \n      \n    \n  Why this project? We know our customers are looking to use energy more efficiently, and that cleaner and more renewable sources of energy are important to them. We work every day to provide reliable energy at the lowest rates possible.To do so, Saint John Energy is investing in several exciting projects that will provide these low electricity rates and clean sources of energy that are important to our customers, economy, and environment.We are on a mission to drive economic development for our region by:increasing the use of renewables in the provincereducing greenhouse gas emissionsincreasing bottom line savings  Why wind energy? What are the economic benefits? About Natural Forces Location Timeline Transporting Energy To Our Community FAQs Why wind energy?   \n    \n      \n    \n  Wind energy is one of the cheapest renewable energies available. It’s been a reliable source of power for more than a century.  Wind energy costs have dropped by 71 per cent and are expected to continue to drop making it one of the lowest cost electricity generating technologies available today (Source: CANWEA). It is anticipated the Burchill Wind Project  will save 43,680 tonnes in Co2 emissions per year, which is the equivalent to taking 13,382 cars off the road (Source: NRCAN).  What are the economic benefits? Economic impacts of the project include:  About $32M of project investment that will stay in the Province $11M of taxes and land royalties paid to the municipal and provincial governments +100 jobs during construction (Source: Economic Impact Assessment Report- Jupia Consultants) To find out more about the project and Natural Forces, Burchill Wind Project (naturalforces.ca)Supporting the green energy transition We’re advancing a new era of green energy in New Brunswick with a new offering: Renewable Energy Certificates. We’re delighted to be able to harness the renewable energy from Burchill wind farm to help Saint John achieve net zero.Known as RECs, the internationally recognized certificates help energy buyers achieve net-zero goals by certifying that they are buying electricity from a renewable source. Find out more here. For more information on our ECOLOGO Certification click here.  The Location The Burchill wind farm is going to be built on a stretch of Crown land in the Lorneville area, 15 kilometres from Saint John. Lorneville was selected as the location for the wind farm due to its elevation, optimal wind speeds, and the industrial nature of the surrounding area.  A new 17-kilometre distribution line will connect the Burchill Wind Farm to the Saint John community. Find out more here. \n    \n      \n    \n   Timeline      \n    \n      \n    \n        How will this project benefit me as a customer? Wind energy is the most cost-effective energy in Canada now. The project will help us keep our rates stable for our customers and community. Energy that is generated by the wind is charged at a fixed cost over the lifetime of the project, whereas other energy sources such as fossil fuels have a variable cost. Wind energy will help us stabilise energy rates for our customers.  It is a green and renewable source of energy which will help us reduce our carbon footprint. In addition, the project will help our community, city and province by making a considerable economic contribution to the area.   How will the project affect the grid? The project will make our grid greener. Once operational, the Burchill wind farm is set to generate enough electricity for approximately 15% of Saint John’s energy supply.  Additionally, it will increase energy security for Saint John residents and New Brunswickers by reducing New Brunswick’s dependence on imported energy sources.  Is wind power not more expensive than other forms of energy? Wind is one of the lowest-priced energy sources available today. Unlike fossil fuels, wind energy has a fixed price over a long period of time (i.e. 25 years). Wind energy mitigates the uncertainty associated with the price uncertainty of traditional energy sources.  Why was Lorneville chosen as the location? Prior to deciding the location, Natural Forces and Saint John Energy considered areas that naturally have higher wind speeds. Lorneville was chosen as the location due to its elevation, optimal wind speeds, and the industrial nature of the surrounding area.  Will the windfarm reduce the value of my home? It is unlikely that the wind farm would reduce the value of your home. Several studies have been carried out and there is no statistical evidence to suggest that operating wind farms have a measurable impact on home sale prices (Source: CANWEA). More info here. Could the wind farm impact human health in the surrounding area? A study carried out by Health Canada in 2014 investigated the health effects of wind turbine noise. This study found that wind turbine noise was not associated with self-reported sleep, illness or stress levels. A summary of these results can be reviewed on the Health Canada Environmental and Workplace Health page. Do the turbines kill birds and bats? All energy supply options can have adverse environmental impacts. Occasionally, birds and bats are killed in collisions with wind turbines. Natural Forces have taken this into consideration- the wind farm design, turbine locations and project operations have been carefully considered to keep potential harm to a minimum. See more info here. Are the turbines noisy? Since wind turbines are large mechanical pieces of equipment, they are expected to produce some noise. However, as wind turbine technology has evolved, the sound emitted by wind turbines has decreased. In current designs the mechanical noise is almost obsolete. Natural Forces estimate that surrounding residences are not expected to experience above the regulated limit of 40dB (for reference, the compressor of a refrigerator produces 40-45 dB of noise).  Will there be a shadow flicker? Shadow flicker is created when the sun is at a certain angle behind the turbine. When the sun shines through the blades, the movement of the blades can cause a shadow that flickers on and off as the blades rotate.  The Province of New Brunswick requires that wind energy projects not to exceed 30 minutes/day or 30 hours/year of shadow flicker at any residence.  Following the impact assessments, Natural Forces do not anticipate surrounding residences will be affected by a shadow flicker levels at or above the regulated limits. Assessments showed that the majority of residences will not be impacted at all (Source: Natural Forces).    Does Saint John Energy own the land? No, the Burchill wind project is going to be built on  Crown Land, owned by the Province of New Brunswick. While the project is in operation, the land will still be owned by the Province. Who will own the wind turbines? Natural Forces own the wind turbines. Saint John Energy will purchase the power generated from the wind farm from Natural Forces.  Are the turbines adapted to the North American climate? Natural Forces have studied climatic data (including historic data) and have used this to select turbines that will withstand the wind and weather in the Saint John area.  The turbines will be equipped with ice detection sensors which stop the turbine if there is ice buildup on the blades. This avoids ice-throw and protects the turbine. Ice can add significant weight to the blades and may cause damage if they are left operating in these conditions. The sensors will ensure that this does not occur.  What happens to the electricity supply when the wind is not blowing? Does wind need to be backed up with other forms of electricity? The wind is not always present which creates variability. The New Brunswick grid consists of a large number of interconnected transmission lines that connect us to a variety of generation sources from our wholesale energy supplier NB Power. The interconnected power system allows us to pull on other forms of energy as needed.  Will the distribution lines be near residential areas and businesses? As with most power lines, the distribution lines will be in proximity to residential areas and businesses. This is necessary to supply power to customers where they live and work. Required setbacks and height requirements will be followed and the best safety and environment practices available. What about EMF waves or electronic pollution from the substations? How do we know it’s safe? We are not aware of any potential negative health effects that the distribution lines and substations could have on residents.  We currently have 14 substations in the city, many are close to residential property and there have been no reported health concerns that we are aware of.  Will the project create jobs and if so how many? Yes, the construction of the wind farm will create around 100 temporary construction positions. These positions will be held by local-subcontractors hired by Natural Forces, which will act as the General Contractor during the construction phase of the project. Plus, approximately 5 full-time jobs will be created. In addition, the construction of new substations, upgrade of existing substations and construction of distribution line will create temporary employment for a number of local contractors.  I’d like to get in touch with someone to talk about the project, who should I contact? For more information on the project, please contact Amy Pellerin, Senior Development Manager at Natural Forces (apellerin@naturalforces.ca).  ","display_content":"We’re making Saint John a leader in green and affordable energy in the region, and the country.Our partner, Natural Forces, will build, finance, and operate the Burchill Wind Project. Featuring 10 turbines, it will provide 42MW of power, an..."}}