Capstone Infrastructure Corporation Successfully Commissions 192 MW Wild Rose 2 Wind Farm Alongside Offtakers Pembina Pipeline and City of Edmonton

Capstone Infrastructure Corporation Successfully Commissions 192 MW Wild Rose 2 Wind Farm Alongside Offtakers Pembina Pipeline and City of Edmonton

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In recognition of the environmental and electricity system benefits, Natural Resources Canada provided federal support through the Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program. 

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“The Government of Canada is dedicated to making Canada an energy superpower and delivering reliable power at affordable rates for the people of Alberta and beyond. Wild Rose 2 Wind, one of the largest wind projects in Alberta, is an outstanding example of how we can achieve these missions in partnership with the private sector and other levels of government. I am pleased to have supported this project, and wish them sincere congratulations on their commissioning.“

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  • The Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Canada 

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About the Wild Rose 2 Wind Farm

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The Wild Rose 2 Wind Farm is in Cypress County, Alberta, approximately 35 km southeast of Medicine Hat, and will benefit from the exceptionally high wind resource in the area.  The Capstone subsidiary Wild Rose 2 Wind Inc. constructed, owns, and operates the facility, which generated approximately 475 jobs during construction. The facility will generate enough electricity to power nearly 80,000 average Alberta homes each year and avoid nearly 250,000 metric tonnes of CO2e annually at the start of commercial operation.

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About Capstone Infrastructure Corporation

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Capstone is generating our low-carbon future, driving the energy transition forward through creative thinking, strong partnerships, and a commitment to quality and integrity in how we do business. A developer, owner, and operator of clean and renewable energy projects across North America, Capstone’s portfolio includes approximately 1,077 MW installed capacity across 36 facilities, including wind, solar, hydro, biomass, and natural gas cogeneration power plants.  Please visit www.capstoneinfrastructure.com for more information.

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About Pembina Pipeline Corporation

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Pembina Pipeline Corporation is a leading energy transportation and midstream service provider that has served North America’s energy industry for more than 70 years. Pembina owns an extensive network of strategically-located assets, including hydrocarbon liquids and natural gas pipelines, gas gathering and processing facilities, oil and natural gas liquids infrastructure and logistics services, and an export terminals business. Through our integrated value chain, we seek to provide safe and reliable energy solutions that connect producers and consumers across the world, support a more sustainable future and benefit our customers, investors, employees and communities. For more information, please visit www.pembina.com.

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Notice to Readers

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