About the Project
EverWind, in partnership with Membertou First Nation, is jointly developing, constructing, and operating the Kmtnuk Wind Project. The project will include 16 wind turbines and generate up to 128 MW of wind energy in the Municipality of the County of Colchester, Nova Scotia. The project derives its name from the Mi’kmaq word Kmtnuk (Gah-Mit-Nook), which means ‘Where the Mountain is’.
The Kmtnuk Wind Project is part of EverWind’s Phase 1 power generation and renewable energy buildout that will supply clean electricity to the Point Tupper Green Fuels Project facility, which will produce green hydrogen and green ammonia for both domestic and international markets. The Environmental Assessment for the Kmtnuk Wind Project was approved in December 2023, and construction is expected to begin in 2026.
The Kmtnuk Wind Project reflects our commitment to Indigenous leadership, economic reconciliation, and long-term sustainability. The project will create local jobs, deliver lasting regional benefits, and advance Indigenous ownership in Canada’s clean energy future.
The Kmtnuk Wind Project will be constructed at the same time as the Windy Ridge Wind Project, but is considered a distinct project with its own Environmental Assessment approval and different points of interconnection into the grid. Both projects will utilize over 100 km of existing logging roads, which will help minimize impact on the natural environment.
Project Timeline
Together with our partners, we’re advancing through each stage of the Kmtnuk Wind Project with care, coordination, and a focus on long-term success.
Project Milestones
The Kmtnuk Wind Project is progressing through key development milestones. To date, the project has achieved the following:
- Private land leases secured
- System Impact Study
- Preliminary wind resource assessment
- Environmental Assessment approval with conditions
- Wetland delineation and functional assessment
- Watercourse, fish, and fish habitat assessment
- Rare plant assessment
- Lichen assessment
- Bird surveys
- Bat assessment
- Archaeological Resource Impact Assessment
- Mi’kmaq Ecological Knowledge Study
- Public engagements
- First Nations engagements
- Noise, shadow flicker, and electromagnetic interference assessments
- Visual assessment
- Socio-economic assessment
- Wildlife surveys
- Preliminary infrastructure designs
- Initial turbine RFP
- Turbine supplier finalization
- Site layout finalization
- Geotechnical investigation
Resources
Here you’ll find important documents related to the Kmtnuk Wind Project, including community presentations, one-pagers, and Environmental Assessments.
All documents are available for download in PDF format.
Benefits
The Kmtnuk Wind Project will deliver meaningful benefits for local communities, the province of Nova Scotia, and the broader clean energy transition.
Membertou and EverWind are excited to jointly develop the Kmtnuk Wind Project and strengthen our local communities. We are proud to create new, well-paying jobs locally, bring strong economic benefits, and promote Nova Scotia’s emerging role as a trusted supplier in the global clean energy market.
We are committed to ongoing, transparent, and open engagement to ensure that all voices are heard. With local input and collaboration, the Kmtnuk Wind Project has the potential to create lasting social, economic, and environmental benefits. This work helps build the foundation of a green economy that works for all Canadians.
With community support, the Kmtnuk Wind Project, built out to 128 MW, will deliver lasting local economic and social benefits across the region.
Direct Benefits:
- 150-200 construction and support services jobs
- ~7 permanent local operations and support services jobs throughout the life of the project in rural Nova Scotia
- Approximately $410,000 annual direct tax revenue to the province
- Additional indirect and induced municipal tax revenues throughout the life of the project
- Contracting opportunities for First Nations and community businesses
- Increased local spending on goods and services during the project’s development, construction, and operational stages
- Possibility of sponsorships with preference to First Nations and local community for training on construction and operation of the project
- Additional indirect job creation that promotes well-paying jobs in rural Nova Scotia
- Supports 80% Renewable Electricity Standard in Nova Scotia by 2030
- Enables development of EverWind’s green hydrogen and ammonia production, unlocking the green hydrogen economy domestically, future growth, and billions of dollars of investment into the province, generating a product sold globally
In addition, EverWind is proud to have presented a Community Benefits Agreement to the Municipality of the County of Colchester for the Windy Ridge and Kmtnuk Wind Projects. While these are separate projects with individual Environmental Assessments, they will be constructed at the same time and share a common goal: to deliver long-term benefits to the surrounding communities.
The Community Benefits Agreement will include:
- Approximately $4 million in municipal taxes (annually compounding) totalling over $170 million throughout the life of the project
- Volunteer contributions of $1,000 per MW to a community benefits fund or approximately $500,000 a year
- Proximity payments to neighbouring homeowners near the wind projects
- Community vibrancy fund to support community initiatives
- EverWind will set up 10 x $5,000 scholarships for graduating students
Green hydrogen projects like EverWind’s will help Nova Scotia build a cleaner, more robust electricity grid. By adding new renewable power and using electricity flexibly, we will help balance supply and demand on the grid, and help decarbonize the supply of electricity in Nova Scotia.
When renewable energy is plentiful, we can use that excess electricity to produce green hydrogen. When demand on the grid is high, we can scale back our usage, making our renewable power available to the system. This flexibility helps smooth out the natural ups and downs of renewable power.
In Nova Scotia, where both electricity demand and wind generation peak in the winter, this approach is especially effective. By using and storing electricity at the right times, green hydrogen projects reduce waste, lower emissions, and support a stronger, more resilient energy system for everyone.
Community Commitments
As the Kmtnuk Wind Project has progressed, EverWind has been committed to working closely with landowners, residents, local businesses, and community organizations. We will continue to build strong relationships by listening and responding to feedback and questions in a timely and respectful manner.
Public engagement began in 2023, with open houses held in August and September 2023. A community meeting with a Q&A discussion was held in June 2025. We continue to engage with rightsholders, municipalities, and community members to ensure our projects reflect local needs and priorities.
Community input plays a vital role in shaping our projects. We welcome your feedback and encourage you to stay involved as development continues.
EverWind is committed to open communication and long-term collaboration with the communities where we operate. As part of that commitment, we will work with the Municipality of the County of Colchester to establish a Citizen Monitoring Committee (CMC) for the Windy Ridge and Kmtnuk Wind Projects before the end of 2025.
The CMC will be a volunteer group made up of local residents, landowners, community members, and municipal representatives. It will provide a structured way for the community and EverWind to stay connected throughout the life of the projects.
The committee’s purpose will be to:
- Support ongoing communication about the design, construction, and operation of our wind projects
- Offer a forum for local concerns, questions, and ideas to be shared and discussed
- Provide input on potential project impacts and how they can be managed
- Help shape and inform community benefit programs, including how support is allocated
The CMC will play an important role in ensuring the projects reflect the values, priorities, and interests of the surrounding communities.
The Kmtnuk Wind Project is guided by our commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainability. We believe that protecting the natural environment is essential to the long-term success of the project and the well-being of local communities.
As part of Nova Scotia’s rigorous environmental review process, all major renewable energy projects must complete a formal Environmental Assessment. Throughout 2022 and 2023, EverWind worked with Strum Consulting, a respected local environmental firm, to carry out more than 5,000 hours of field studies and reporting for the Kmtnuk Wind Project.
The Environmental Assessment examines the potential environmental, cultural, and social impacts of the project after the implementation of mitigations. Areas of assessment include wetlands and watercourses, plants, lichen, and habitat, birds and bats, terrestrial wildlife, noise, shadow flicker, and visual impacts, electromagnetic interference, and archaeology. This work helps ensure the project moves forward in a responsible and informed way.
The Kmtnuk Wind Project received Environmental Assessment approval in December 2023.
Stay Up to Update
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Contact
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