Welcome

Thank you for coming to the Windy Point Wind Farm

Open House.

AGENDA7 P.M.

Spend time meeting team members or browsing the information provided in

poster boards

7:30 P.M.A deeper insight of the project will be

presented via a PowerPoint presentation

8 P.M. until closeQ&A with team members and completing

comment forms

Before you leave, please complete the comment form, or

send it by mail or email to: info@windypointwindfarm.ca

Postal address:

Suite 1320 396-11th Ave. SW Calgary, Alberta T2R 0C5

Phone number: 403-266-5635

To learn more about the Project or to provide additional feedback, please visit our website:

www.windypointwindfarm.ca or contact us directly.

LEVERAGE THE STRENGTH OF THE WIND

WIND POWER

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WHY ARE WE HERE?

Good planning involves the community. As sustainable developers, it is important to understand and be transparent to the concerns and questions of the community. This open house is designed to hear out the community to help build the best possible project.

The purpose of this open house is to:

Provide an overview of the steps involved in building a wind farm

Describe the benefits and impacts of wind development

Obtain community feedback for consideration in the planning and design of the Project

Provide an opportunity to speak with the Project team and have your questions answered

Provide an update on The Project

WHO ARE WE?

Alberta Wind Energy Corporation (“AWEC”) was formed in 2003 to develop independent wind farm projects. AWEC has proven to provide the local experience required for bringing projects from inception to completion and has partnered with large international renewable energy developers on numerous projects at various stages of development. Alberta Wind Energy Corporation is active in supporting the wind and solar industries across Canada.

Boralex develops, builds and operates renewable energy power facilities in Canada, France and the United States. A leader in the Canadian market and producer of onshore wind power, the Corporation is recognized for its solid experience in optimizing its asset base in four power generation types — wind, hydroelectric, thermal and solar. Boralex ensures sustained growth by leveraging the expertise and diversification developed over the past 25 years.

The Windy Point Wind Farm is being developed by the Alberta Renewable Power Limited Partnership (“ARPLP”), a newly formed joint venture between Alberta Wind Energy Corporation (“AWEC”) and Boralex. The project is backed by the local expertise of AWEC, one of the longest serving developers in Alberta, and Boralex, a publicly listed company (TSX: BLX) and leader in the Canadian market with over 25 years of experience in the renewable energy space.

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Project Area

Wind Turbine

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Permanent Meteoorological Tower

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Notable Landmarks

51 MW

Up to 14 turbines

Located on 1,920 acres

Up to 150 people employed for construction

A total project investment of roughly $125 millionThe major components of the Project include: wind turbines, access roads, collector lines, electrical substation and connection point to the electrical grid, communication and meteorological towers, and temporary laydown and working areas.

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BENEFITS OF WIND ENERGY

Modern wind energy generating equipment is relatively quick to install and requires minimal maintenance once operational

COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL

Creates local jobs during development, construction, and operation

Provides direct economic benefits through property taxes

Wind energy helps reduce our dependence on non-renewable energy sources that emit greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to poor air quality

Wind is an emission-free and inexhaustible resource producing low cost renewable energy

Unlike other sources of energy, wind turbines generate electricity without the need for water and don’t produce effluent which pollutes water bodies

Increases revenue for local businesses both during and after construction

Allows for many compatible land uses, such as farming, grazing and oil & gas

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Study the wind conditions to understand if a sufficient wind resources exists

Identify technical constraints: topograpghy and existing land use

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Work with local landowners to develop lease agreements for land , wind turbines and supporting infrastructure

Complete Natural Heritage Impact Assessment and Archeological Assessments

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Obtain wind turbine specifications and noise emission ratings from the manufacturer.

Incorporate the associated sound power levels into a noise model to predict overall noise levels at each receptor.

Adjust turbine location to minimize noise levels at identified receptors.

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The results of the Noise Impact Assessment show that turbines are placed at least 750 meters from the closest noise receptor and that permissible sound levels will be respected as required by the Alberta Utility Commission (AUC).

An assessment was completed to identify noise levels at receptors (dwellings) within 1,500 meters of wind turbines and substation, as per AUC Rule 012: Noise Control and requirements of the Municipal District of Pincher Creek. The assessment included the following steps:

*Map depicts noise requirements set out by the Municipal District of Pincher Creek

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EVOLUTION OF TURBINES

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Hub Height105 m

Rotor Diameter101 m

Rotor Diameter136 m

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ALBERTA: THE NEW TEXAS OF WIND DEVELOPMENT

Texas first adopted its Renewable Portfolio Standard in 1999, and it increased its goal in 2005.

Texas has reached its goal of developing 5,880 MW of renewable energy by 2015, and even surpassed a nonbinding target of 10,000 MW by 2025.

Texas is now a national wind-power leader with an installed wind energy capacity of 19,000 MW.

In 2016, 12.14% of all in-state electricity production was produced by wind – an equivalent of 4.1 million homes1.

31,000 jobs are currently supported by Texas wind1.

Wind turbine technician is America’s fastest growing job, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics2.

Alberta’s new climate change policy came into effect in January 2017.

By 2030, one-third of Alberta’s coal generating capacity will be replaced by renewable energy; two-thirds will be replaced by natural gas.

Alberta now ranks third in Canada with an installed wind energy capacity of 1,479 MW.

In 2016, 6% of the electricity production was produced by wind – an equivalent of 625,000 homes4.

It’s estimated $10.5 billion in new investment will flow into the provincial economy by 2030, creating at least 7,200 new jobs for Albertans as projects are built5.

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1 Source: AWEA Texas Fact Sheet 20162 Source: United States Department of Labor, December 17, 20153 Source: Energy Information Administration, Electric Power Monthly, 2017

4 Source: CANWEA5 Source: www.alberta.ca6 Source: AESO 2014 Market Statistics

Both energy-rich jurisdictions Both coming off economic booms due to falling oil prices

Both feeling the pinchBoth are wind-power early adopters

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CLEAN-UP AND RECLAMATION

OVERVIEW OF CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES

OVERVIEW OF CONSTRUCTIONAND DECOMMISSIONING ACTIVITIES

CONSTRUCTION ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN- Environmental Monitor on site during construction

- Timing considerations (breeding birds, nesting birds, native prairie grasslands, farming and grazing)

- Invasive species management

DECOMMISSIONING ACTIVITIESPower Purchase Agreements (PPAs) are typically 20 to 30 years. At the end of the PPAs, since the wind will still be blowing, the turbines may be refurbished to enter in to a new PPA. To refurbish the turbines may require upgrading the access roads and foundations. If the towers are not refurbished they will be dismantled and removed from the site. The roads, collector lines and substation will be removed and the land reclaimed. The foundations will remain in the ground, and the soil and vegetation reclaimed on top.

Thank you for coming to the Windy Point Wind Farm

Open House.

Before you leave please complete the comment form, or

send it by mail or email to: info@windypointwindfarm.ca

Postal address:

Suite 1320 396-11th Ave. SW Calgary, Alberta T2R 0C5

Phone number: 403-266-5635

To learn more about the Project or to provide additional feedback, please visit our

website: www.windypointwindfarm.ca

or contact us directly.

LEVERAGE THE STRENGTH OF THE WIND

WIND POWER

Thank you