Nation Rise Wind Farm

Installed capacity of 100 megawatts

Project overview

Nation Rise Wind Farm is located approximately 40 kilometers southeast of Ottawa, ON. The Nation Rise Wind Farm is situated in the Municipality of North Stormont within the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry. The area is mainly comprised of agriculture land predominantly used for dairy farming, corn, and soybeans.

The Nation Rise Wind Farm was submitted in the 2015 Large Renewable Procurement I (LRPI) facilitated by the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO). In March 2016, the Nation Rise Wind Farm was a Selected Proponent in the IESO's LRP I and was awarded a contract to provide Ontario with 100MW of clean, renewable energy. The project was granted its Renewable Energy Approval (0871-AV3TFM) on May 4th, 2018.

The Nation Rise Wind Farm successfully achieved commercial operation on June 14th, 2021 as confirmed by the Ontario IESO and will provide renewable electricity to Ontario for a period of 20 years.

Economic benefits

Nation Rise Wind Farm yields significantly in the form of payments to landowners, local spending, and annual community investment. Nation Rise Wind Farm is also compatible with other land uses and provides a stable form of income to local landowners.

$30+ million

Total project impact

$383,667

Paid to local governments

$4.6 million

Paid to landowners

$25.1 million

Spent locally

Job creation

69 construction jobs and 7 permanent jobs created

The impact of Nation Rise Wind Farm

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Renewable energy technology

Energy security

Nation Rise Wind Farm helps strengthen energy security for Canada, helping diversify domestic supply.

Wind energy and land use

Wind turbines have a limited footprint, leaving 98% of the project’s leased land available for farming, or wildlife habitat.

Wind energy and American manufacturing

450+ American factories produce parts and materials for the U.S. wind industry, which employs 130,000+ Americans.

177 million gallons of water saved each year

Nation Rise saves more than 177 million gallons of water each year and prevents the air pollution that causes smog, acid rain, and climate change.

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About EDPR NA

PDF . 2.83 MB

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Nation Rise Updated NIA Summary Tables

PDF . 16.27 MB

Nation Rise - Appendix H - Property Setback Assessment (Final)

PDF . 39.46 MB

Nation Rise - NIA Summary Tables

PDF . 15.41 MB

Nation Rise - Appendix G - Noise Impact Assessment (UPDATED June 17th, 2019)

PDF . 18.38 MB

Nation Rise - Appendix F - Water Body and Water Assessment Reports (Final)

PDF . 16.51 MB

Nation Rise - Appendix E5 - Natural Heritage Bird and Bat EEMP (Final)

PDF . 8.60 MB

Nation Rise - Appendix E4 - Natural Heritage Environmental Impact Study Report (Final)

PDF . 31.51 MB

Nation Rise - Appendix E3 - Natural Heritage Evaluation of Significance (Final)

PDF . 50.78 MB

Nation Rise - Appendix E1 - Natural Heritage Records Review Report (Final)

PDF . 11.30 MB

Nation Rise - Appendix D - Heritage Impact Assessment (Final)

PDF . 5.35 MB

Nation Rise - Appendix C - Stage 1 and Stage 2 Archaeological Assessment (Final)

PDF . 42.54 MB

Nation Rise - Appendix B - Turbine Specification Report (Final)

PDF . 696.33 KB

Nation Rise - Appendix A – Site Plan Maps (Final)

PDF . 14.99 MB

Nation Rise - Design and Operations Report (Final)

PDF . 1.30 MB

Nation Rise Appendix E2 - Natural Heritage Site Investigation Report (Final)

PDF . 111.92 MB

South Branch REA Application

PDF . 1.97 MB

South Branch Renewable Energy Approval Amendment 1

PDF . 21.27 KB

South Branch Renewable Energy Approval

PDF . 59.47 KB

South Branch Consultation Report

PDF . 49.35 MB

South Branch Abutting Property Impact Assessment Report

PDF . 9.60 MB

South Branch Decommissioning Report

PDF . 1.63 MB

South Branch Design and Operations Report

PDF . 17.38 MB

South Branch Construction Plan Report

PDF . 19.89 MB

South Branch Archaeology Heritage Resources Assessment Report

PDF . 15.20 MB

Home Improvement Fund

The Home Improvement Fund (HIF) was established as part of an agreement between the Concerned Citizens of North Stormont (CCNS) and the Nation Rise Wind Farm to provide households within 1.5 kilometers of wind turbines the opportunity to apply for funding for home improvements that will mitigate perceived noise or visual impacts from the operation of the project.

A one-time $150,000 donation will be made by the Nation Rise Wind Farm to the HIF which is available now that the project has reached commercial operations. The application period is open and will close July 14th, 2022 and the fund will be distributed in late summer 2022. Application forms for the fund have been provided under the Home Improvement Fund section of the downloads section. A map of the catchment area and a list of all homes within the area has also been provided for download. Interested applicants are advised to review these documents for eligibility and for further information on the HIF and application requirements.

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