BluEarth Renewables Signs Long-Term Power Purchase Agreement with Shell Energy for Hand Hills Wind Project in Alberta

Source: BLUEARTH RENEWABLES | April 8, 2021

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Calgary, Alberta – April 8, 2021 – BluEarth Renewables, through its subsidiary, BER Hand Hills Wind LP, (“BluEarth”) today announced the signing of a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (“PPA”) with Shell Energy North America (Canada), Inc. (“Shell Energy”). The PPA will directly support the construction of the 130 MW Hand Hills Wind Project (the “Project”), located northeast of Drumheller, Alberta. Under the terms of the PPA, Shell Energy will purchase the electricity and associated emission offsets from 100 MW of the Project’s capacity. The Project is anticipated to achieve commercial operations in late 2022.

“Shell is leading the way to become a net-zero emissions energy business by 2050, in step with society,” said Grant Arnold, President & CEO of BluEarth. “We’re thrilled to work with the company on its journey to address climate change and offset greenhouse gas emissions.”

“The Hand Hills Wind Project is the fourth construction project we’ve announced in Alberta within the last 12 months. The deployment of renewable energy is enabling job creation and economic activity in communities across the province, and we’re excited to be part of Alberta’s deregulated electricity market which continues to support investment.”

“We’re pleased to be working with BluEarth to enable the development of the Hand Hills Wind Project in Alberta by purchasing renewable power,” said Carolyn Comer, Senior Vice President Shell Energy Americas. “Projects like Hand Hills are integral to the energy transition as businesses, governments and consumers seek ways to lower their carbon emissions.”