Innergex, BC First Nations to develop 6 hydroelectric projects – CanadianManufacturing.com
Deal will see Quebec-based Innergex, In-SHUCK-ch Nation jointly develop six hydroelectric projects totalling 150 megawatts
SACHTEEN, B.C.—Canadian renewable power producer Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. has signed a deal with a British Columbia First Nations group to develop six hydroelectric projects totalling approximately 150 megawatts.
The agreement between Quebec-based Innergex and the In-SHUCK-ch Nation, a tribal council representing the Samahquam and Skatin Nations, will see the two sides form a 50-50 partnership for the development of six run-of-river hydroelectric projects in the province.
“We are extremely pleased to have entered this agreement with the In-SHUCK-ch Nation, and we look forward to working in partnership with them, respectfully and collaboratively, on sustainable economic development opportunities for their communities,” Richard Blanchet, western region senior vice-president with Innergex, said in a statement.
