Current Efforts

Invenergy acquired the Hourglass Creek Wind Energy Centre from a previous developer in 2016. Since that time, Invenergy has continued to collect meteorological data and undertaken other onsite work to understand environmental conditions for the purpose of determining the layout of wind turbines and associated infrastructure. Engagement with local stakeholders and First Nations has been ongoing. Information received from local stakeholders and First Nations has been used to improve our design and overall project plans. The project is being prepared for submission into BC Hydro's 2024 Call for Power.

Current efforts are focused on refining site designs, developing meaningful partnerships with local First Nations and planning a low-impact route for the project's transmission line.

Economic Benefits

The Hourglass Creek Wind Energy Centre will provide a multitude of economic benefits to the region and the Province of BC. These include the payment of Provincial taxes and fees for the use of Crown Land during the projects 30 year lifespan, a minimum of 25% project equity to one or more local First Nations, and direct community support through the creation of a Community Benefit fund.

Why the Peace Region?

The Peace Region has some of the strongest, most consistent onshore wind in Canada with the necessary transmission infrastructure to route electricity generated from the project to areas of the province that require the power. British Columbia has an ideal hydro resource base to integrate wind power.