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First Nation helps steer north Island wind-energy project – Times Colonist

The Wei Wai Kum First Nation owns 51 per cent of the Yə̓yus Energy project, a $600-million, 197-megawatt wind farm with 30 turbines that will be located northwest of Campbell River.

A Campbell River First Nation is charting a new course as the majority owner of one of Vancouver Island’s largest new power sources.

The Yə̓yus Energy project, formerly known as the Brewster Wind Project, is a $600-million, 197-megawatt wind farm with 30 turbines that will be located northwest of Campbell River.

The Wei Wai Kum First Nation owns 51 per cent of the wind project while Capstone, a Toronto-based renewable energy firm, owns the remainder.

Read More: https://www.timescolonist.com/local-news/first-nation-helps-steer-north-island-wind-energy-project-11728437

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