en.Wedoany.com Reported - BC Hydro has signed a 30-year energy purchase agreement with West Moberly First Nations and Renewable Energy Systems (RES) for the 210-megawatt Sweetwater Wind Project near Dawson Creek.
Under the agreement, West Moberly First Nations will hold a 51% majority stake in the project through a wholly owned subsidiary. The project is located on private agricultural land within Treaty 8 territory, approximately 20 kilometers north of Dawson Creek. This contract is one of only four successful outcomes in BC Hydro's 2025 power call. The Sweetwater Wind Project plans to install approximately 30 wind turbines, generating enough clean electricity annually to power about 50,000 homes, aiming to support British Columbia's growing electricity demand driven by electrification, population growth, and industrial expansion.
West Moberly First Nations will play a central role in environmental reviews and project planning, leveraging its deep knowledge of Treaty 8 territory and its strong track record in renewable energy and responsible land management. The signed power purchase agreement is expected to bring long-term economic benefits to the Peace River region, including local contracting, employment, and lasting revenue for the First Nation and surrounding communities.
Chief Roland Willson of West Moberly First Nations stated that this agreement is about ownership of the Nation's energy future, not just as a partner but as a majority shareholder. He noted that developing clean energy on their territory, on their own terms, brings lasting benefits to the community and region, and expressed pride in co-leading the project with RES, representing Indigenous-led development in British Columbia.
Peter Clibbon, Senior Vice President of RES Canada, said that British Columbia has the ambition and resources to become a clean energy leader, and signing this agreement reflects the importance of building the right partnerships. He believes that West Moberly First Nations' majority stake is the model they trust, and called the project one of the most meaningful contributions RES has made in over 20 years of participating in Canada's energy transition.
Over the past 20 years, RES has developed or built more than 4 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity in Canada, spanning wind, solar, and storage across five provinces. The company has been involved in 20% of all operating wind projects in Canada, and the Sweetwater Wind Project marks RES's entry into a new province, expanding its national footprint. The project is being advanced by a dedicated British Columbia-based team that combines regional expertise with RES's global operational strength.
RES is the world's largest independent renewable energy company, operating in 24 countries across wind, solar, storage, green hydrogen, transmission, and distribution. As an industry innovator for over 40 years, RES has delivered more than 29 gigawatts of renewable energy projects globally and plans to bring over 26 gigawatts of new capacity into operation within the next five years. Additionally, as a service provider, RES supports 45 gigawatts of renewable energy asset management, with related operations and maintenance and spare parts experience. The company brings together the global experience and innovation of 4,500 employees to transform how energy is generated, stored, and supplied.
West Moberly First Nations is a community of Dunne-za, Saulteau, Cree, and Tse'khene peoples, whose ancestors have lived in northeastern British Columbia since time immemorial. Formerly known as the Hudson Hope Indian Band, the Nation became a party to Treaty 8 in 1914, with members entitled to hunt, fish, trap, and maintain their way of life on Treaty 8 territory. West Moberly has a strong record of advocating for responsible land and resource management, committed to sustaining its way of life and culture by balancing cultural sustainability with economic development.
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