EverWind said it has received Environmental Assessment approval from the Nova Scotia Department of Environment and Climate Change for the 432MW Setapuktuk Wind Project, the first wind development in the company’s Phase 2 power buildout.
The company said the project is expected to create 350–400 construction jobs and 20–35 long-term operations and maintenance positions. EverWind also said the wind farm will generate more than C$3 million in indexed annual municipal tax revenue for the Municipality of the District of Guysborough (MODG), along with C$432,000 a year through a Community Benefits Fund.
According to EverWind, the Setapuktuk project will supply clean power to support industrial-scale clean-fuel production and align with Nova Scotia’s broader energy strategy, including the Wind West initiative for large-scale renewable development. Electricity from the project will be delivered to the Point Tupper Green Fuels Project facility via the approved Strait Crossing Transmission Line.
The project is being co-developed with Membertou First Nation. EverWind CEO and founder Trent Vichie said the approval followed extensive analysis and engagement. “This approval reflects years of environmental studies and community engagement, as well as close collaboration with the Province, MODG, and our Mi’kmaq partners. Setapuktuk is a major opportunity for rural Nova Scotia, and we are proud to be moving it forward,” he said.
Chief Terry Paul of Membertou First Nation said the partnership demonstrates practical progress toward economic inclusion. “This project represents real economic reconciliation in action. Through our partnership with EverWind, we are helping create long-term opportunities for our people while leading in clean energy development,” he said.
MODG Warden Paul Long said the project will deliver lasting economic benefits. “The Setapuktuk Wind Project represents a major opportunity for the Municipality of the District of Guysborough. It will deliver long-term employment, municipal tax revenue, and meaningful community investment that support economic growth and the strength of our communities,” he said.
EverWind said the 54-turbine development will be located near Pirate Harbour, Middle Melford, Sand Point, Hadleyville and Manchester in the Municipality of the District of Guysborough.
