Project|Wind
East Durham Wind Energy Centre
Torys acted as counsel to NextEra Energy Canada in the development and construction of its 23 MW East Durham Wind Energy Centre in West Grey County, Ontario, including the renewable energy approval (REA) application, the related permitting and approval processes, as well as land and municipal road approvals.
The wind farm consists of 14 GE Energy 1.7-100 turbines.
Further information on the project can be found on NextEra’s website.
Torys acted as counsel with a team led by Dennis Mahony and Tyson Dyck (environmental), Andy Gibbons (real estate), John Terry, John Laskin, Sarah Shody and Nick Kennedy (administrative and dispute resolution).
Torys also acted on the following in connection with this project:
East Durham Wind in its successful application for judicial review to the Ontario Divisional Court of municipal bylaws that had the effect of preventing the construction of its 23 MW wind energy project in West Grey, Ontario and interfering with a provincial green energy policy
| Jurisdiction | West Grey County |
| Province/State | Ontario |
| Country | Canada |
| Nature of Engagement | Environmental, Disputes and Investigations, Project Development, Real Estate |
| Client | NextEra Energy Canada |
| Client Role | Project Owner |
| Key Features | Indigenous involvement |