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STIRLING WIND PROJECT JULY 2019 • NEWSLETTER

ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGESWLP has made some organizational changes to meet the requirements of the AESO REP 2. As part of REP 2, SWLP partnered with the Paul First Nation Renewable Energy Limited Partnership and a new legal entity called Stirling Renewable Energy Limited Partnership (SRELP) was created. The Paul First Nation Renewable Energy Limited Partnership and Greengate Power Corporation have a minority stake in the SWP while Potentia Renewables Inc. continues to have a majority ownership of the project. All permits, licences, approvals and assets for the SWP have been moved from SWLP to SRELP.

For additional information about the Project, or to arrange a personal consultation, please contact:

Dan TocherStakeholder Relations ManagerEmail: [email protected] Free: 1.855.219.7207

Stirling Renewable Energy LPSuite #121#100, 111 – 5 Ave SWCalgary, AB T2P 3Y6

CONTACT US

JULY 2019 • NEWSLETTER

• PROJECT UPDATE

• PUBLIC CONSULTATION

• TURBINE MODEL CHANGE

• SWP SCHEDULE

• AESO REP

• LAYOUT UPDATE

• DECOMMISSIONING & RECLAMATION

• LOCAL BENEFITS

• ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE

• COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND &

COMMUNITY LIAISON COMMITTEE

• CONTACT INFORMATION

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND & COMMUNITY LIAISON COMMITTEESRELP is currently in the process of setting up a Community Development Fund (CDF), starting the year of commercial operation, to assist local charities and initiatives with financial support. The fund will have an annual allocation of $25,000.00 for the life of the project and local groups will have the opportunity to apply. To help with allocating this CDF, SRELP is proposing to establish a Community Liaison Committee (CLC). The CLC will: 1. Act as an advisory body to SRELP by providing input on the CDF allocation and existing or potential concerns of the community

with respect to the project plan and activities;2. Represent community interests by providing an avenue for the mutual exchange of information between SRELP and the

community with respect to any existing or potential effects of the project plan and activities; and,3. Include a variety of stakeholders to obtain differing perspectives and provide the community with local contacts.

If you are interested in learning more about becoming a CLC member please email us at [email protected] for consideration.

PUBLIC CONSULTATION AND PROVIDING YOUR INPUT In an effort to minimize potential impacts on the environment and the community, we will continue to consult with local landowners and stakeholders. We will continue to engage one-on-one with occupants, residents and landowners within 800 metres of the SWP, and other interested parties to gather input through this process. During this consultation process, we will document the information you provide and attempt to address any questions or concerns that you may have about the SWP. We would love to hear from you. Please contact us at the information provided on Page 4.

For more information about SRELP and the SWP, please visit www.stirlingwind.com.

Privacy Commitment: SRELP is committed to protecting your privacy. Collected personal information will be protected under the provincial Personal Information Protection Act. As part of the regulatory process for new generation projects, SRELP may be re-quired to provide your personal information to Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC). For more information about how SRELP protects your personal information, visit our website at www.stirlingwind.com or contact us directly via phone toll-free at 1-855-219-7207.

PROJECT UPDATESOn December 17, 2018, the SWP was selected for a contract under Round 2 of the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) Renewable Electricity Program (REP). This is a major milestone for the SWP, and we are excited to work with the community and begin construction on the SWP in the near future.

We are pleased to announce that on April 26, 2019, SWLP received an Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) approval for the power plant, substation, and transmission line. We will be applying for development permits from Lethbridge County and the County of Warner No. 5 for the SWP in the coming weeks. As part of our on-going development, SWLP has selected new turbine technology and will be incorporating some minor changes to our existing layout (additional information is provided on Page 2 and 3), and will be seeking approval from the AUC for these changes. SWLP is targeting to start construction of the SWP as early as Q4 2019, and the SWP is expected to be operating by the end of Q2 2021 (see the schedule on Page 2).

INTRODUCTIONStirling Wind Project LP (SWLP) would like to thank you for your continued support and interest in the Stirling Wind Project (SWP). We greatly value our relationship with the local community, and we are committed to on-going engagement and consultation with all stakeholders.

You are receiving this newsletter because you live or own land near the SWP and we want to provide you with a project

Potentia Renewables Inc. (PRI)

Stirling Wind Project LP

SWP

Greengate Power Corporation



SWP


Stirling Renewable Energy LP

Paul First Nation Renewable Energy LP

BEFORE AFTER

PAGE 4 STIRLING WIND PROJECTJULY 2019 • NEWSLETTER

LOCAL BENEFITSThe SWP will benefit the local community in a variety of ways, including the following:

LAYOUT UPDATE We have changed to a new turbine model with a higher nameplate capacity. As a result, there will be a reduction of the number of turbines, project boundary, and amount of infrastructure required for the SWP, lessening the potential impacts to the land and environment. The maximum output of SWP will now be 113 MW.

The layout has been modified in response to stakeholder feedback, environmental constraints, wind resource, and the new turbine model. We have updated our environmental reporting and will be submitting it to Alberta Environment and Parks. Some turbines and infrastructure (i.e., access roads and collector lines) were either removed or moved within 50 metres of their previous location. In total, 4 turbines have been removed from the SWP. Updated shadow flicker and viewscapes of the new turbines and turbine layout are shown on the Map insert.

DECOMMISSIONING & RECLAMATIONIn September 2018, Alberta Environment and Parks issued the Conservation and Reclamation Directive for Renewable Energy Operations. As we have committed to in our original AUC approval, the SWP will adhere to the requirements outlined in this document for developing decommissioning plans to reclaim land to equivalent land capability both following construction and at the end of the project’s life.

AESO RENEWABLE ELECTRICITY PROGRAM (REP) In December 2018, the AESO completed Round 2 of the REP. REP 2 was a competitive procurement process administered by the AESO to procure up to 300 MW of renewable energy and included the requirement for a minimum 25% Indigenous equity ownership in each project. See page 4 for more detail on the SWP ownership structure.

The SWP (113 MW) was among the projects selected for a REP contract. The weighted average price in REP 2 was approximately $40/MWh. More information on the AESO REP can be found at: https://www.aeso.ca/market/renewable-electricity-program/

STIRLING WIND PROJECTJULY 2019 • NEWSLETTER

*Schedule is subject to change

TURBINE MODEL CHANGESWLP has changed the turbine model to improve the financial competitiveness and reduce the overall impact of the Project. The SWP will now use the Goldwind 4.X 155 Series turbines which has similar characteristics to the previous Senvion 3.6 MW turbine. The Goldwind 4.X 155 Series turbine has a higher nameplate capacity and slightly larger rotor diameter, but the tower hub height remains the same as the Senvion 3.6 MW. The Goldwind turbines for the SWP will have a nameplate capacity of 4.035 MW, but will be able to operate up to 4.3 MW under specific conditions, such as when other turbines at the wind farm are not producing due to maintenance or unexpected outages. A comparison table of the current and previous turbine models is shown below.

The Goldwind 4.X 155 Series turbine has the same noise characteristics when operating at 4.035 MW or 4.3 MW. We have completed noise modelling and determined that the new turbine and overall SWP complies with AUC Rule 012: Noise Control. Although the Goldwind 4.X 155 Series turbine, individually, has higher sound emissions than the Senvion 3.6 MW turbine, the cumulative noise impact from the SWP is now less due to the reduction in the number of turbines. The figures included with this newsletter show the updated sound contours using Goldwind 4.X 155 Series turbines (see Map insert). Additional details for each residence within 1.5 kilometres of the SWP are available upon request.

SWP SCHEDULE

Goldwind 1.5 MW turbines, Musseshell Wind Farm, MT, USA

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Goldwind 1.5 MW turbines, Musseshell Wind Farm, MT, USA

TIMELINE PROJECT MILESTONEPublic consultation on SWP amendments

Submit proposed amendments to the AUC

Detailed engineering and procurement

Anticipated AUC approval

Site mobilization and construction start

Commercial Operation

Q3 2019Q3 2019Q3 2019Q4 2019Q4 2019Q2 2021

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NEW TURBINE FOR SWP

CHANGESSENVION 3.6 MW

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Project Nameplate Capacity (MW) 115.2 113 Slight change in project nameplate capacity

Turbine Nameplate Capacity (MW) 3.6 4.035 Change in turbine capacity

Number of Turbines 32 28 Reduced number of turbines

Tower Hub Height (m) 110 110 None

Rotor Diameter (m) 140 155 Increased rotor diameter

Number of Blades 3 3 None

Rotational Speed (rpm) 5.2 - 9.6 6 - 10 Change in rotational speed

Cut-In Wind Speed* (m/s) 3.0 2.5 Change in cut-in speed

Cut-Out Wind Speed* (m/s) 22.0 26.0 Change in cut-out speed

* Cut-in wind speed is the minimum wind speed where the turbine blades begin to rotate. **Cut-out speed is the speed that the turbine blades are brought to rest to avoid damage from high winds.

• Creation of up to 200 construction and 5-15 permanent local jobs in operations and maintenance;

• Contract opportunities during construction in excavation and civil works, aggregate supply, etc.;

• Contract opportunities for local businesses in snow clearing, road maintenance, fencing, reclamation, etc.

• Increased local spending on goods and services during the development, construction, and operational phases;

• Increased County tax revenues;

• Landowner lease and royalty payments; and

• Annual Community Funding Commitments starting from the operation of the SWP through the project’s life.

Table 1: Comparison of Turbine Specifications

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ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGESWLP has made some organizational changes to meet the requirements of the AESO REP 2. As part of REP 2, SWLP partnered with the Paul First Nation Renewable Energy Limited Partnership and a new legal entity called Stirling Renewable Energy Limited Partnership (SRELP) was created. The Paul First Nation Renewable Energy Limited Partnership and Greengate Power Corporation have a minority stake in the SWP while Potentia Renewables Inc. continues to have a majority ownership of the project. All permits, licences, approvals and assets for the SWP have been moved from SWLP to SRELP.

For additional information about the Project, or to arrange a personal consultation, please contact:

Dan TocherStakeholder Relations ManagerEmail: [email protected] Free: 1.855.219.7207

Stirling Renewable Energy LPSuite #121#100, 111 – 5 Ave SWCalgary, AB T2P 3Y6

CONTACT US

JULY 2019 • NEWSLETTER

• PROJECT UPDATE

• PUBLIC CONSULTATION

• TURBINE MODEL CHANGE

• SWP SCHEDULE

• AESO REP

• LAYOUT UPDATE

• DECOMMISSIONING & RECLAMATION

• LOCAL BENEFITS

• ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE

• COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND &

COMMUNITY LIAISON COMMITTEE

• CONTACT INFORMATION

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND & COMMUNITY LIAISON COMMITTEESRELP is currently in the process of setting up a Community Development Fund (CDF), starting the year of commercial operation, to assist local charities and initiatives with financial support. The fund will have an annual allocation of $25,000.00 for the life of the project and local groups will have the opportunity to apply. To help with allocating this CDF, SRELP is proposing to establish a Community Liaison Committee (CLC). The CLC will: 1. Act as an advisory body to SRELP by providing input on the CDF allocation and existing or potential concerns of the community

with respect to the project plan and activities;2. Represent community interests by providing an avenue for the mutual exchange of information between SRELP and the

community with respect to any existing or potential effects of the project plan and activities; and,3. Include a variety of stakeholders to obtain differing perspectives and provide the community with local contacts.

If you are interested in learning more about becoming a CLC member please email us at [email protected] for consideration.

PUBLIC CONSULTATION AND PROVIDING YOUR INPUT In an effort to minimize potential impacts on the environment and the community, we will continue to consult with local landowners and stakeholders. We will continue to engage one-on-one with occupants, residents and landowners within 800 metres of the SWP, and other interested parties to gather input through this process. During this consultation process, we will document the information you provide and attempt to address any questions or concerns that you may have about the SWP. We would love to hear from you. Please contact us at the information provided on .

For more information about SRELP and the SWP, please visit www.stirlingwind.com.

Privacy Commitment: SRELP is committed to protecting your privacy. Collected personal information will be protected under the provincial Personal Information Protection Act. As part of the regulatory process for new generation projects, SRELP may be re-quired to provide your personal information to Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC). For more information about how SRELP protects your personal information, visit our website at www.stirlingwind.com or contact us directly via phone toll-free at 1-855-219-7207.

PROJECT UPDATESOn December 17, 2018, the SWP was selected for a contract under Round 2 of the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) Renewable Electricity Program (REP). This is a major milestone for the SWP, and we are excited to work with the community and begin construction on the SWP in the near future.

We are pleased to announce that on April 26, 2019, SWLP received an Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) approval for the power plant, substation, and transmission line. We will be applying for development permits from Lethbridge County and the County of Warner No. 5 for the SWP in the coming weeks. As part of our on-going development, SWLP has selected new turbine technology and will be incorporating some minor changes to our existing layout (additional information is provided on Page 2 and 3), and will be seeking approval from the AUC for these changes. SWLP is targeting to start construction of the SWP as early as Q4 2019, and the SWP is expected to be operating by the end of Q2 2021 (see the schedule on Page 2).

INTRODUCTIONStirling Wind Project LP (SWLP) would like to thank you for your continued support and interest in the Stirling Wind Project (SWP). We greatly value our relationship with the local community, and we are committed to on-going engagement and consultation with all stakeholders.

You are receiving this newsletter because you live or own land near the SWP and we want to provide you with a project



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Paul First Nation Renewable Energy LP

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VIEWSCAPEWe’ve provided updated viewscapes of the SWP for this newsletter. These viewscapes show what the proposed 28-turbine layout will look like. The viewscapes are taken from five locations around the SWP. Higher resolution images are available upon request.


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www.auc.ab.caUpdated January 2019

Step 5: Consultation and negotiation (if applicable)*The Commission supports ongoing efforts to reach a positive outcome for the applicant and all affected parties. The Commission encourages the applicant and those who have filed submissions to continue to attempt to resolve any outstanding issues. If all concerns can be satisfactorily resolved this may eliminate the need for a formal hearing. However, if there continues to be unresolved issues, those matters will typically be addressed at an AUC hearing.

The Commission will issue a notice of hearing if a person or business with standing continues to have legitimate unresolved concerns with the application. The notice of hearing will provide a hearing date and location in addition to a process schedule. The AUC conducts public hearings in its hearing rooms in Edmonton and Calgary and, where suitable venues exist, in communities closer to the project area.

Step 6: The public hearing process*The public hearing process provides an opportunity for those who have been unable to resolve their concerns with the applicant and have made a filing, to express their views directly to a panel of Commission members.

An AUC hearing is a formal, evidence-based, court-like proceeding. The public can attend the hearing in-person or listen in to hearings online through the AUC’s website.

Participants in a hearing can either represent themselves or be represented by a lawyer. In addition, participants may hire experts to assist in preparing and presenting evidence to support their position.

Persons who hire a lawyer or technical experts must be aware that while reimbursement for the costs of legal and technical assistance is available under Rule 009, recovery of costs is subject to the Commission assessing the value of the contribution provided by the lawyer and technical experts. People with similar interests

Contact information:

and positions are expected to work together to ensure that any expenditures for legal or technical assistance are minimized and costs are not duplicated.

Step 7: The decisionThe AUC generally issues a written decision approving, with or without conditions, or denying the application(s) that were considered in a hearing no more than 90 days after the hearing record is closed. AUC decision reports summarize the Commission’s findings and explain its reasons for those findings.

All AUC decision reports are available to any member of the public on the Commission’s website or by obtaining a printed copy from the AUC.

Step 8: Opportunity to appealA dissatisfied participant may file a permission to appeal in the Court of Appeal of Alberta within 30 days from the date the decision is issued.

An applicant or participant who is dissatisfied with the Commission’s decision can request the Commission to review its decision within 60 days, from the date the decision is issued, as specified in Rule 016: Review and Variance of Commission Decisions, which outlines the limited grounds or review.

Step 9: Construction, operation and complianceAn applicant that receives approval to build and operate a facility from the Commission must adhere to any conditions that were set out in that approval. If concerns about compliance with approval conditions and post-construction operations cannot be resolved with the applicant, they can be brought to the AUC’s attention for review.

Public involvement in needs or facilities applications

The Alberta Utilities Commission is committed to ensuring that Albertans whose rights may be directly and adversely affected by a utility

development project are informed of the application and have the opportunity to have

their concerns heard, understood and considered. If you believe you may be directly or adversely affected, you can become involved in the AUC’s

application and review process.

It is the AUC’s goal to ensure that you understand its application and hearing processes, and your opportunities

for involvement in proceedings to consider utility development applications. For those interested in having an AUC staff member further explain the review process for an application or answer questions you may have about your involvement in utility development proceedings, please

contact us so that we can answer those questions directly or schedule a formal information session with you. The

“Have your say about a utility project” page on the AUC’s website will also provide you with further details which

could assist you in understanding the process and having your say in a utility development proceeding.

This brochure provides general information about public involvement in needs and utility facilities applications before

the AUC. Specific participation opportunities and requirements may differ depending on the type of application.

The Alberta Utilities Commission is an independent, quasi-judicial agency of the government of Alberta that

ensures the delivery of Alberta’s utility service takes place in a manner that is fair, responsible and in the public interest.

The AUC regulates the utilities sector, natural gas and electricity market to protect social, economic and

environmental interests of Alberta, where competitive market forces do not.

Phone: 310-4AUC (in Alberta)1-833-511-4AUC (outside Alberta)

Email: [email protected]

Information session

*Opportunity for public involvement

The AUC’s regulatory role in needs and facilities applications

The AUC uses an established process to review applications to protect social, economic and environmental interests of Alberta. It is also committed to ensuring that Albertans whose rights may be directly and adversely affected by a project have an opportunity to have their concerns heard, understood and considered.

Approvals from the AUC are required for the construction, operation, alteration and decommissioning of transmission lines and electric substations. These include: • Approval of the need for transmission upgrades.• Approval of the route and location of transmission facilities.

Sometimes a needs application is considered together with a facilities application in a single hearing; sometimes separate hearings may be held to consider each application. Approvals from the AUC are also required for power generation and gas utility pipeline facilities in Alberta.

Application process

Step 1: Public consultation prior to application

Step 2: Application filed to the AUC

Step 3: Public notice

Step 4: Public submissions to the AUC

Step 5: Consultation and negotiation

Step 6: The public hearing process

Step 7: The decision

Step 8: Opportunity to appeal

Step 9: Construction, operation and compliance

Step 1: Public consultation prior to application*Prior to filing an application with the AUC for the approval of a proposed utility development, the applicant must engage in a public consultation program in the area of the proposed project, so that concerns may be raised, addressed and if possible, resolved.

The application guidelines and requirements for facility applications can be found in Rule 007 and Rule 020.

Potentially affected parties are strongly encouraged to participate in the initial public consultation, as early involvement in discussions with an applicant may lead to greater influence on project planning and what is submitted to the AUC for approval.

The Alberta Electric System Operator will notify potentially affected stakeholders on the need for transmission development.

Step 2: Application filed to the AUCWhen the participant involvement requirements have been completed, the applicant files its application with the AUC through the eFiling System.

The application is then reviewed to ensure the required information in the applicable Commission rules is included. If the required information is not provided, the AUC may choose to close the application or to request more information from the applicant.

In the application, considerations should be made for the issues which came up during the public consultation and amendments made to the proposal. Any unresolved objections or concerns which arise during the public consultation must be identified in the application.

Step 3: Public noticeThe AUC generally issues a notice by mail directly to those who live, operate a business or occupy land in the project area who may be affected by the Commission’s decision of the proposed project. The notice for larger facility projects with potentially greater impacts may also be published in local newspapers.

The notice will specify a submission deadline. The information required by this deadline is general in nature as outlined in Step 4. For those participating in the AUC review process, referred to as a proceeding, additional opportunities to provide evidence and additional information will arise after this deadline.

Step 4: Public submissions to the AUC*Anyone with unresolved objections or concerns about the application can file a written submission to the AUC, preferably through the eFiling System, to have their concerns considered by the Commission before making a decision on the application. Your submission must include your contact information, where you reside or own property in relation to the proposed facility, your concern or interest in the application, an explanation of your position and what you feel the AUC should decide. Please be aware that any information and materials provided as part of an AUC

proceeding, except information granted confidentiality in advance, will become part of the public record and will be available through the eFiling System. While the AUC has the authority to treat some types of information as confidential, such treatment is rare and only available under limited circumstances to ensure that the AUC’s process is open and transparent.

Based on what is filed, the Commission will determine if those who file submissions have demonstrated that they have rights that may be directly and adversely affected and, if so, give them “standing”. Standing is the right to participate in the proceeding, which is the full review process and may include an oral hearing and is necessary to continue involvement as an intervener in the proceeding.

AUC eFiling SystemThe eFiling System is the tool that the AUC uses to manage applications and submissions in its proceeding-based review. The eFiling System gives access to all public documents associated with an application and is the way to provide your input to the AUC and monitor the related proceeding filings. Those who do not have access to the internet can send submissions, evidence and other material by mail or fax and the AUC will upload the submission on their behalf.

Cost assistance A person determined by the Commission to be a local intervener, can apply for reimbursement of reasonable costs. Details regarding recovery of participants’ costs are described in AUC Rule 009: Rules on Local Intervener Costs.www.auc.ab.ca *Opportunity for public involvement

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