The NaiKun Offshore Wind Energy Project is at an advanced stage of development with environmental certification from the Provincial Government and agreements in place with key suppliers and First Nations. Given its development status, construction can begin within two years of the award of an electricity purchase agreement. NaiKun’s major development milestones (both achieved and anticipated) are outlined below:
February 2007
Meetings with community groups and local governments
March - July 2007
Public Comment Period on Draft Terms of Reference for Environmental Assessment
December 2007
Terms of Reference Approved
January 2006 - 2009
Extensive environmental and engineering field work completed*
July - October 2008
Consultation on project design and environmental studies
November 2008
Submission of commercial project proposal to BC Hydro
May 2009
Submission of Application for an Environmental Assessment Certificate
May 20 2009
Start of 180-day Environmental Application Review Stage
May 28 - July 12 2009
Public Comment Period (Consultation) on NaiKun's Application for an Environmental Assessment Certificate
